Forbo Whitepaper The Importance of Controlling Sound in the Built Environment

Whether at work, or at home, excess noise can become a real nuisance if left unchecked. Incessant noise is not only distracting, affecting productivity and concentration, but it can manifest in physical ailments. In fact, year on year, the link between excess noise pollution and poor physical health is further established. In light of this growing concern, noise-reducing solutions are becoming increasingly commonplace in domestic and commercial properties. To this end, there is now an expectation that buildings should incorporate solutions that can effectively deal with excess noise. As such, in this whitepaper, we will highlight the different types of sound that can occur in a building, the relevant regulations applicable and the benefits of installing acoustic flooring solutions.