Metropolitan Insulation Blog

01
Apr
2014

Metropolitan Insulation – Specialists in Soundproofing

Metropolitan Insulation are specialist in their field including the following specific areas;

Sound quelling:
For confidentiality and privacy in sensitive office areas. Work done for KPMG and JP Morgan. This hides conversations from adjoining offices and is unobtrusive and easy to install.
Soundproofing, for industrial, commercial and domestic. Both state of the art hard-core and injected systems for airborne and impact noise pollution.

Acoustic testing:
For certification and implementation of sound insulation steps towards successful cure of existing or retrospective noise pollution issues.

Suspended ceilings:
To enhance existing spaces for acoustic and thermal purposes. Acoustic flooring, prior to or including new surfaces being laid.

Full refurbishments:
Where recording studio type of proofing is important as carried out for BBC from old existing structures.

Sprayed/injected closed and open cell systems:
For high thermal u values and acoustic purposes. Implementation and advice on depths and recommended installations.

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14
Mar
2014

Environmental Licences

In the last quarter we have dealt with 2 politically affiliated clubs that have had problems with their entertainment licences about to be revoked. Together with our acousticians we were able to offer multiple solutions including acoustic glass panels. The problems arose that council environmental noise officers tested DB levels consistently above 90. Without reduction pretty quickly,these clubs would not be able to continue with bands on there premises,therefore loss of major income.

Our in house complete service; testing,advice,method and implementation of systems not only gave these clubs peace of mind but it also enabled there revenue streams to continue unhindered. Proof that whatever your soundproofing issues maybe we can offer a complete solution.

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01
Mar
2014

Soundproofing Challenge – Uxbridge

The last few months have produced a number of interesting and successful projects for Metropolitan. In Uxbridge we were commissioned to completely insulate and soundproof The Car Paint Shop. This was an interesting and challenging but ultimately, successful. Basically the rear of this bloc and steel construction was primarily the store and workshop. The rear has been converted by the owner into mezzanine accommodation.

The challenge brought about by the proximity of the railway and major construction site nearby, was to sound insulate to an acceptable level. We carried out a complete overhaul by spray insulating the roof with low density open cell acoustic foam.

Then following the contours of the building we installed 12cm MF acoustic walls and ceilings. These steps provided the client with sleep at night as well as a green energy low emission,thermally efficient structure. Another example of how Metropolitan can rise to any soundproofing challenge.

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12
Feb
2014

Maxiboard

Maxiboard is the perfect material for soundproofing your walls and ceilings. It is great for spaces where loss of room space is not an option. It can be applied to most lightweight brickwork or double skinned brick walls. It can also be used to form an independent structure, and is moisture resistant and extremely durable. Maxiboard is only 17mm thick offering maximum performance for minimum thickness.

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15
Jan
2014

Soundproof Studios launched in Manchester

The Uk’s first fully soundproof studio suite has been launched in Greater Manchester. The suite of 4 soundproof studios was funded by Manchester council.

The green screen studios mean that they can be used for virtually any filming, voice overs, photography, adverts etc. Project Director Sue Woodward said;

“There is increasing demand for dedicated green screen studios complete with cycloramas and sound proofing, triggered by the growth of digital content production and the need for bite-sized snippets of digital media in many formats for use across all business sectors in the modern world.”

 

 

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01
Jan
2014

DIY Homes answer to Housing Crisis?

A new co-housing development has just been completed outside of Lancaster. Residents who formed the Lancaster CoHousing Group three years ago have reduced their environmental impact and costs by combining resources. They share a laundry, tools, kitchen facilities and a playroom.

The houses have all been designed to the Passivhaus standard. This aims to reduce energy consumption through the use of sprayed insulation, triple glazing, biomass boilers and solar panels.

Another self-build housing cooperative has been developed on the outskirts of Leeds. Packed with straw bales and sprayed with lime render, the straw keeps the heat in and the sound out.

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28
Dec
2013

Soundproofing Your Business

All the noises that come within the normal office environment can combine to make quite a racket. Keeping your workers and clients happy by keeping the noise pollution to a minimum can be a challenge. But there are some things that you can do to help sound proof your business.

There are many sound proofing techniques that can be used these days to keep noise both in and out. With the noise made by computers, walking on floors, traffic noise etc, latest soundproofing techniques can help enrormously.

You can also upgrade your current soundproofing solution if it is no longer up to the job. Metropolitan  Insulation can help you to decide what option is the best for your specific business. Whether you are a commercial office building, a music studio or a doctors surgery, we have a solution that will fit your situation and budget.

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02
Dec
2013

Soundproof Music Centre and Coffee Shop in London

A new soundproof coffee shop and music room has opened in the London borough of Camden this week. Tower 47 is a New York style cafe on Chalk Farm Road, London.

The back of the shop will sell musical instruments, whilst the front of the shop serves coffee, but it will also host music gigs overlooking thr cafe, on the mezzanine level.

They are also in the process of building seven soundproof rooms which will be used for lessons and rehearsals.

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26
Nov
2013

Raising funds for charity with help from Sprayed Insulation!

A surveyor from Edinburgh is to spend two month on the remote island of Rockall to raise money for Help the Heroes. He will spend his time in an eight foot water tank, sprayed with foam insulation to protect himself from the cold.

Only four people in total have ever slept on Rockall, but Nick Hancock, 30, says he is confidant that he can do it;

“The RockPod survival shelter I have constructed is almost complete. It was recently insulated with sprayed insulation, and I am now finishing it internally.”

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02
Nov
2013

£1.7m Noise Barrier in London

A group of residents in East London who have been campaigning for a concrete noise barrier at a cost of £1.7 million may see a political u-turn by councillors.

The council will have the final say on the matter on Tuesday. They are recommending that £300,000 be spent on enhancing the existing barrier on Veterans Memorial Parkway in London. But residents are fighting for a more robust solution of a concrete noise barrier to help to soundproof their neighbourhood from the noise pollution caused by London traffic.

Residents claim that the proposed work will not solve the problem. Local residents say;

“You can’t sit out in your back deck and have a decent conversation. The noise levels are ridiculous.” claims London resident Gerry Sunstrum, 69.

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