Acoustical Performance

Utilize our full suite of acoustical performance capabilities to assess your building products and systems
Growing concern about the effect of sound on human performance has lead to increased regulation making accurate testing critical for the certification of building products, materials, and appliances. Ensure compliance and your competitive advantage by working with the building product’s industry leader in helping to supply valid data to architects, facility owners, and consultants.
Since the adoption of the LEED codes by healthcare and educational institutions and the creation of green construction codes for all types of buildings, acoustical performance has become a key way to differentiate your product in the eyes of project leaders and future occupants alike.
Sound Absorption
Measure your product’s ability absorb sound and reduce noise levels in a given space.
Sound Transmission Loss
Understand your product or system’s ability to attenuate sound passing through it.
Impact Sound Transmission
Measure your floor-ceiling system’s impact isolation performance.
Acoustical Certification
We offer acoustical ETL certification comprising listings that will reference the acoustical performance of your certified product or entire assembly. Utilizing our certification mark will reflect a commitment to product performance and helps you stand out from the competition by having your acoustical rating certified by the most reputed building product certified body. It will allow you to demonstrate the acoustical performance of your product in the marketplace.
Field Testing
Test your product in the field with our mobile and easy-to-access field acoustic team.
Capture the total amount of sound generated by a machine, appliance, or other sound emitting devices.
Which types of products can affect acoustical performance?
- Appliances
- Curtain Walls
- Dampers / Ducts
- Doors / Door Frames
- Floor / Ceilings
- Finishes / Sealants
- Furnishings
- Glass / Glazing
- HVAC
- Insulation
- Roofing
- Wall Systems
- Windows / Skylights
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Standard Test Methods
- AAMA 1801
- ANSI S12.8, S12.51, S12.60
- ASTM C423, C522, E90, E336, E413, E492, E596, E597, E795, E966, E989, E1007, E1014, E1050, E1110, E1111, E1222, E1289, E1332, E1414, E1425, E1503, E1779, E2179, E2235
- ISO 140-18, 3741, 15665
- SAE J1400
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Acoustical Testing Services
Knowledge Center
- Remote Pre Inspections for NFPA 80 / 101
- Protek - Safety. Everywhere. Every Day
- The Acoustic Webinar Series
- Fire Doors 101: Your Guide to Testing and Certification - Webinar Recording
- Tornado Testing & Certification Requirements - Webinar Recording
- Plumbing Products Testing & Certification - Webinar Recording
- The Evolving Code Evaluation Process White Paper
- Beginners Guide for Manufacturers: Construction Products Certification White Paper
- Proposition 65 & the Furniture Industry Webinar Recording
- Why Planning for FCC Certification is Key to Success in the Door Hardware Industry White Paper