3/1/24, 5:45 PM

HOW MUCH NOISE CAN A FENCE REDUCE?

HOW MUCH NOISE CAN A FENCE REDUCE?
Reducing excess noise in your outdoor space may be high on your priority list. Our range of acoustic fencing has proven ability to reduce noise decibels which will allow you to enjoy your outside space.

HOW DOES A FENCE REDUCE DECIBELS LEVELS?
A decibel reducing fence panel will either reflect or absorb noise waves. Reflective noise reduction fencing creates a barrier that will reflect noise waves away. Absorptive noise reduction fencing has a membrane that the noise waves hit, which then dissipate into the panel.

HOW MANY DECIBELS DOES A FENCE REDUCE?
T & M Fence Pros' reflective acoustic fence will reduce sound levels by up to 28 decibels. It will reduce excess noise pollution such as road noise, nearby transport infrastructure, schools, and industrial. Our absorptive acoustic fencing, which is more commonly used in non-domestic settings, can reduce noise by up to 32 decibels.

**REDUCING ROAD NOISE WITH DECIBEL REDUCING FENCING**
T & M Fence Pros, who are fence installers based in Shreveport, LA. As the decibel reducing fence is designed to reflect sound waves, the barrier must be tall enough so that it limits the amount of sound that will travel over the fence instead of bounce off it.

To offer the correct support for a taller decibel reducing fence, steel I beams are recommended. Posts should be set deeper into the ground to also increase the support given.

CHOOSING FENCING WITH NOISE REDUCTION AND GOOD AESTHETICS
To match the aesthetics of a new build home; an attractive timber fence that also tackles excess road noise effectively is sought after. New homes are often built close to national infrastructure due to the demand from home buyers. The architecture and design of new developments are becoming more aesthetically pleasing and homes are being built for to incorporate all aspects of the world, such as people working from home, or the value in having a quiet outdoor space to enjoy. Fencing, which often makes up a large part of the exterior appearance of a home, needs to match the premium nature and appeal.


CAN A NORMAL FENCE PANEL REDUCE DECIBEL LEVELS?
Heavy-duty, well-built, dense fence panels can reduce decibels levels if they have no gaps. Interlocking timber boards which disrupt the ability for sound waves to penetrate beyond the fence will have an effect on excess noise. If a purpose-built decibel reducing acoustic fence isn’t attainable, opting for a heavy-duty fence may be the solution. Fence panels such as our Shadowline, or Tongue and Groove Effect are solid timber fencing with interlocking horizontal boards. Boards are 51mm thick and interlock, creating limited opportunities for sound to penetrate, meaning this style of fence panel will reduce noise better than others.