Rating of the best noise barriers for 2024

Unfortunately, not all of our fellow citizens are lucky, and they live in a quiet and peaceful place, without being distracted during their rest by the regular sharp sounds that come from the street. Even outside the city limits it happens that "we only dream of peace." The fact is that most of the suburban cottage villages are located along popular highways or railways. Naturally, the operation of the latter is accompanied by a constant hum against the background of which loud and annoying (especially at night) sounds periodically appear. Industry has found a way to create an oasis of silence around the site. The rating of the best noise barriers for 2024 will help determine the choice of a design that is suitable for each specific case.

Definition of noise barriers

Noise shields provide reliable protection against acoustic pollution, shield from noise sources that exceed environmental standards.

In order to provide protection against noise, the screen must be high. This allows it to scatter and / or reflect sound waves. Differing noise barriers are able to reduce the noise level by 8-24 decibels.

In addition, in addition to their direct purpose, noise protection screens protect the personal plot and house from many other products that arise during the operation of roads. This is about:

• mud;
• stones;
• dust;
• exhaust gases.

Also important is the ability of these structures to protect the visual center of homeowners living on the nearby roads and railways from the harmful effects of headlights of passing cars and trains.

Manufacturing materials

Noise protection structures can be made of materials that differ in quality and cost. However, they all share two characteristics in common, being:

• heat-resistant;
• fire resistant.

If necessary, these properties of noise protection screens allow them to successfully resist fires, restraining fire from entering the territory of the property.

Few people know that innovative noise protection screens made by European manufacturers can be equipped with two more functions that are practically unique for structures of this kind:

1. They tend to absorb air pollutants and substances harmful to the human body. Acting as an effective sorbent, the panels clean the air space surrounding a private house.
2. Photovoltaic panels can be installed on the noise screens.This allows the structure to work on the principle of a solar battery, that is, to generate and store electricity from the sun.

Characteristics and structure of noise barriers

Acoustic shielding screens are noise suppressing material built into a special frame. All designs can be conventionally divided into several variations. The division is performed according to several parameters:

• the type of protection against noise exposure;
• the degree of light transmission.

Noise protection

Considering the type of protection against noise exposure, structures are divided into:

• sound absorbing;
• sound-reflecting;
• combined.

The sound-absorbing structures are based on panels of a strictly defined thickness, the purpose of which is not only direct absorption, but also further dispersion of sound waves. Panels of this type are most often made multi-layer. Visually, they resemble a sandwich made of materials that differ in texture and characteristics.

Here it is important to pay attention to the fact that manufacturers use basalt wool as the main sound-absorbing layer. This material is distinguished by the fact that, in addition to high sound insulation properties, it has excellent refractory properties. Thus, the installed panel, if necessary, will be able to protect the territory from a natural disaster - fire.

For the manufacture of sound-reflecting panels, smooth or corrugated sheets are used. The surface of the panels should reflect air waves, directing them back to the original point of origin. So the construction:

• creates a sound shadow behind itself;
• reduces the level of decibels affecting the auditory organs of citizens living in the fenced area.

Manufacturers make these panels from various materials. You can purchase a design from:

• plexiglass;
• metal;
• wood.

True, wood panels are used quite rarely, since they do not differ in either durability or a high level of fire safety.

As for the combined panels, they combine all the properties and characteristics of the previous two types. Thus, one part of the sound waves entering the structure is absorbed and scattered, and the second is reflected in the direction of the point of origin.

Light transmission

Classification by the degree of opacity of structures for noise protection assumes the presence of four groups:

1. Transparent.
2. Tinted.
3. Opaque.
4. Opaque with transparent elements.

A transparent noise protection panel is made of plexiglass. Its main feature is to provide the best possible visibility to all road users. It looks attractive and is able to visually fit into the architecture of any settlement or private household.

Slightly less transparency for tinted structures. Nevertheless, they are able to qualitatively protect the organs of vision of residents living behind the fence from the headlights of passing cars. The disadvantage of installing structures of this kind is the fact that they somewhat impede the movement of vehicles on the highway.

In terms of safety for drivers, opaque structures are in last place. They make it difficult to see and can cause a traffic accident. In addition, the limited space they created itself has a subconscious negative impact on the human psyche. Because of this, such noise barriers are practically not used in residential areas. They are recommended to be installed to protect the territories of factories and industrial enterprises and transformer booths.

As for opaque soundproof structures with transparent elements mounted in them, today they are the most preferable.The creation of various design options for the design entirely depends on the wishes of the customer, since transparent elements can be of any size and shape.

This flexibility in the creation of combinations helps to create a preliminary sketch of the noise protection screen, which subsequently visually matches any architectural and design solution of the fenced area. In addition, it is these screens that are often produced by a combined method. That is, they successfully repel acoustic attacks and at the same time absorb the rest of the sound waves.

Sizes of sound barriers

At the request of the customer, the manufacturer company can produce a structure of any size. However, screens that are not 5 meters wide are considered most preferred. As for the height, here the restrictions speak of eight meters.

If these recommended indicators are exceeded during the manufacture, the structures will have a shorter service life. Such changes occur due to the fact that the base of the screen will have a heavy load. The sailing tension of the screen also increases significantly.

The best noise bar manufacturers for 2024

As for the companies - manufacturers of noise protection screens, here you should pay attention to the following organizations:

• "Dorbarrier";
• OZMK LLC;
• Building bioconstructions "Dakar";
• HTMC;
• "Prompanel"

"Dorbarrier"

For many years the company has maintained a reputation as a reliable manufacturer. Vast experience in working with noise protection structures and the use of high-quality innovative equipment in the production helps to produce high-performance screens for fencing both public and private properties.

The main characteristics of the structures produced by Dorbarier include:

• excellent level of noise-absorbing properties - screens absorb up to 37 decibels;
• easy use - panels can be easily mounted on site;
• long service life - aluminum structures function efficiently for 25 years, galvanized steel panels can last for 20 years;
• resistance to aggressive environmental influences and external mechanical and / or chemical factors;
• aesthetically attractive modern design developments of structures.

In addition to these positive characteristics, buyers are attracted by the fact that the company's products are manufactured in full compliance with the requirements of state legislative norms. Production processes are developed taking into account the technical conditions and meteorological characteristics of the region.

• affordable cost;
• a wide range of;
• simple installation.

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LLC "OZMK"

The Russian manufacturer of noise protection screens produces products of a wide variety of shapes and configurations. The company's craftsmen achieve this result thanks to modern equipment and high quality materials. Of course, production processes are carried out in accordance with the requirements of technological standards. Today the company supplies the market with two options for noise barriers:

• noise absorbing;
• noise-reflecting.

The improved technical characteristics of the structures one hundred percent guarantee their long-term and highly efficient operation. The screens are ideal for installation as fencing on construction sites and along motorways.

• low cost;
• simple installation, which is easy to carry out independently, without the involvement of specialists.

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Building biostructures "Dakar"

For more than 15 years the company has been manufacturing soundproofing structures. Today it is the only Russian company that manufactures panels in an industrial continuous way.

The structures supplied to the Russian market differ in types and configurations.Soundproof three-layer structures made of rolled metal are especially popular among customers.

The quality and reliability of each offered panel is guaranteed.

• a wide range of configurations of soundproof structures;
• democratic cost of panels;
• all types of noise barriers are available.

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HTMC

Eight years of experience of HTMC with noise protection screens allows it to provide customers with designs with various technical and quality characteristics. The company's engineers are also engaged in their own authoring developments. Some of the innovative designs have already been patented and went on wide sale, waiting for their buyer. The effectiveness of the noise protection screens developed by HTMC has already been tested by customers.

Innovative technologies and modern equipment (including special equipment) allow the company's employees to install the ordered noise protection screens, even at facilities with difficult terrain, located on rough terrain.

The huge productivity of the company (more than 900 m2 of soundproof panels come off the conveyors per day) allows us to guarantee the timely delivery of finished products even to large firms engaged in construction on a huge scale. The same applies to fencing large sections of motorways.

The company's designers pay special attention to the high aesthetics of the products. As a result, the racks of the noise protection screens are installed inside the structures, which, accordingly, does not affect their visual appeal.

The company's products are able to transform an industrial and human-hostile zone into a beautiful, friendly and, most importantly, a quiet oasis. With regard to the relationship with the architectural design of the zone, it is easily achieved thanks to the technological support and the talent of the staff.

• decorative look;
• a wide range of panels and related products;
• high sound absorption coefficient (from 46 to 51 decibels).

• high cost of structures.

"Prompanel"

The assortment of this manufacturer includes a large number of variations and types of soundproof panels. They are made using innovative equipment from materials that provide the best acoustic protection. In addition to the direct manufacture of panels, the company is engaged in their installation and after-sales service. Before placing an order for manufacturing, you can use the services of a designer and order the design of an acoustic barrier.

Choosing soundproof screens made by Prompanel, the buyer is a durable and efficient construction.

• execution of large volumes of orders is possible;
• product quality control is carried out at all stages of production;
• performance;·
• wide range of products
• affordable price segment.

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Summing up

Summing up, we can say with confidence that the installation of noise barriers is the only way to effectively protect against noise from highways or railways.

An additional advantage of mounting such structures is a wide range of models differing from each other in appearance and configuration.

As for the pricing policy, the companies offer affordable noise protection screens. Therefore, both private and public homeowners with different levels of financial solvency can afford to install panels to protect against noise attacks from highways and railways.