Housing and sound insulation: Improving existing attached dwellings and designing for conversions

Publication Year

2006

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Provides an introduction to sound insulation in housing, looking at reasons to improve, dwelling types, remedial treatments and impacts, measuring sound insulation and noise. Applies these factors to Scottish housing by looking at housing stock, construction systems and materials, and considers the effects of noise on occupants. Examines performance of sound insulation, covering evaluation, tests and assessments. Also looks at methods for improvement, construction types, conversions and offers case studies.

Document History

This document is no longer available from the original publisher therefore the status is unconfirmed. Building Performance Centre, Napier University. Funded by Scottish Building Standards Agency, Historic Scotland and Communities Scotland. Published by Arcamedia.

Author

Smith, S. Wood, J. B. and Mackenzie, R.

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