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Acoustic Barrier Technology

Acoustic technology,
award winning science

Echo Barrier’s award-winning products are the result of our rigorous application of science and technology. Our products are the highest quality on the market, and deliver unmatched noise reduction at a great value.

Our modular acoustic barriers are designed to be quick and easy to deploy, while still delivering the best noise absorption you will find.

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Outstanding performance

Echo Barrier products undergo thorough laboratory and field testing, to ensure that you get the best possible performance every time you use them.

Echo Barrior products are unrivalled at reducing sound pollution, but are light enough for one person to install them. Despite being thinner and lighter than our competitors’ products, our barriers are more effective.

Our products excel in the six areas most essential for noise reduction products:

Echo Barrier products are made with a special high-tech composite material that absorbs noise and suppresses noise reflection. At frequencies of 300Hz-1khz, it absorbs up to 100% of sound.

Echo Barrier products are unrivalled at reducing sound pollution but are light enough for one person to install. Despite being thinner and lighter than our competitors’ products, our barriers are more effective.
Acoustic sound absorption close up of barrier.
Echo Barrier products are fully waterproof to industry standards, IPx 6/9. They are effective in heavy rain and can be jet-washed.

Traditional acoustic blankets and noise barriers are often made of water-absorbent materials (such as fibreglass and Rockwool). When these materials get waterlogged, they weigh the barriers down and cut their noise reduction in half.
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Extensive testing has proved that Echo Barrier's products provide unrivalled noise attenuation in the field. Laboratory tests have shown that our barriers reduce noise by up to 40dB. Even though our barriers are 50% lighter than conventional acoustic barriers, they are more effective. Echo Barrier's modular system of acoustic barriers are perfectly balanced in size and weight. They easily be linked and reconfigured to customize your barriers to for your work environment.

Echo Barrier's modular system of acoustic barriers are easy to move, deploy, and reconfigure for any situations.
If you need to create an acoustic wall or curtain, you can link the barriers vertically or horizontally. If you need extra noise reduction, they can be doubled up easily.
Echo Barrier's acoustic products can be positioned and modified to to meet your needs in almost any situation.
Sound attentuation barrier zoomed.
Echo Barrier's modular system of acoustic barriers are easy to move, deploy, and reconfigure for any situations.
If you need to create an acoustic wall or curtain, you can link the barriers vertically or horizontally. If you need extra noise reduction, they can be doubled up easily.
Echo Barrier's acoustic products can be positioned and modified to to meet your needs in almost any situation.

Tested to international standards:
Water-resistant test standard IPX6 / IPX9 (BSEN 60529:1992 )
Fire-resistant test standard ASTM E84 (BS 7837-1996)
Dust-resistant test standard BSEN 60529-1992
Cold-resistant test standard (result) BSEN 60068/2/1:2007
Tensile test standard (result) ISO 17025 (5.52kN vertical, 1.34 kN horizontal)
UV-resistant 3 years (USA + Canada)
Close up of Echo barrier logo on a barrier.
The geometry of noise mitigation concerns the relative positions of:
* i) any barrier;
* ii) the source of noise it is intended to mitigate;
* iii) the noise receiver (in this case, the human ear).

The closer the barrier is placed to the noise source -making its "acoustic shadow" larger- the greater the noise attenuation. A barrier can also reduce more sound if it is made taller, or by using fence extentions

As Echo Barrier products are lightweight and portable, they can be moved to cast the optimum acoustic shadow, and maintain the perfect site geometry as the project progresses.
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The critical range in noise control is 300Hz-1000Hz. A noise control barrier must absorb as much sound as possible over this range if it is to be considered effective. Tested in the field, our barriers average a remarkable 77% efficiency over the crucial range. Considering our products are half the thickness and much lighter in weight than alternatives our competitive advantage becomes clear.

All Echo Barriers are designed with the end user in mind, they are easy to store, transport and install making for maximum site efficiency
Acoustic efficiency.

What makes our acoustic barriers so effective?

The best way to understand how our temporary noise control barriers deliver market-leading performance at minimum weight is to take a look inside.

Cross section Echo Barrier
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1. Front facing outer layer
We use super-durable, waterproof PVC, ensuring the best possible noise reduction without sacrificing appearance.
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2. Noise-absorbent composite
Highest grade, acoustic absorbent made from recycled materials prevents noise from reflecting off the barrier (bio-degradable).
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3. Waterproof breathable membrane
Absorbs sound, not water.

Designed with ease
of use in mind

Easy hook

Install in seconds without the need for permanent fixings

Reflective Strips

For extra visibility at night
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High temperature in direct sunlight

UV resistant (5 years). Temperature resistant from -40° F to 158° F.
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Mesh faces sound source

Always place the barrier with the black (mesh) side facing the source of the noise.
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Do not use cutting tools

No sharp cutting tools to be used when unpacking barriers.
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Frost resistant BSEN 60068/2/1:2007

Frost resistant from -40° F.
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Water resistant BSEN 60529:1992

Fully water resistant, tested to IPX6/9.

Rigorous testing

There are two key measurements to consider when testing an acoustic barrier’s performance:

  • Transmission loss: The decrease in noise level (measured in decibels) that results when sound passes through a solid barrier;
  • Efficiency: The ability of a barrier to prevent sound reflection and its consequent increase in noise.


By concentrating on one of these measures it is relatively easy for some barriers to perform well in the lab alone, but it is performance in the field that is vital.

Both in the lab and on worksites, Echo Barrier’s products achieve world-leading performance for both transmission loss and efficiency of sound absorption.

In some circumstances, Echo Barrier’s products perform better in the field than in a lab. The chart below shows the results of independent tests using a diesel-powered trenchless excavation drill.

When compared with their performance in the laboratory, Echo Barrier panels deployed on-site achieved an additional 5 dB in noise reduction at certain frequencies.

BARRIER ATTENUATION LAB v FIELD PERFORMANCE

Barrier noise reduction graph.

Noise Ordinance Solutions, Virginia

Keeping the sound of progress in check with temporary sound barriers, Virginia

Noise ordinance in Virginia: keeping history alive in a vibrant, colourful state

You can’t dig deep into American history without mentioning Virginia – the state is where America was founded and the revolution ended. Virginia is known to offer the best of both worlds for homebuyers, with major cities such as Virginia Beach and Richmond being located there, and much quieter country towns outside the city limits.

But like any vibrant, bustling city the constant need to maintain, update and advance real estate, infrastructure and amenities makes ongoing construction projects an occupational hazard. And this, of course, means a lot of unwanted noise pollution and disturbances.

The construction of a bright future shouldn’t mean sacrificing your quality of life in the present. At Echo Barrier we understand this, which is why we’ve developed our market-leading range of temporary sound barriers, specialist applications and acoustic enclosures. Our acoustic barriers have a world-leading performance and are the best solution to noise pollution in even the toughest of circumstances and locations.

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Virginia noise reduction solutions

Across each state there are many noise regulations that need to be followed. This can be difficult for companies in industries such as construction, demolition and manufacturing, where noise disturbances are inevitable. On sites that are located close to apartment buildings and residential areas, it is understandable that the local community may worry about the effect that noise pollution may have on them.

Echo Barriers are designed for just these applications. Our low-visual impact but highly effective acoustic barriers absorb sound energy, reduce noise pollution and lower decibel levels significantly.

Manufactured for ease of deployment, durability and of course, performance, our intelligent noise management solutions can be installed quickly to great effect. Our barriers are internationally endorsed and certified, so you can have the confidence that your noise ordinance is in good hands.

Barriers are also extremely versatile and can be used across a variety of business types. They’re great solutions for construction and demolition sites, railways and roadworks, utilities and live events. Echo Barriers are the highest-quality and are built to last – with a lifespan up to five times longer than conventional barriers and, in certain circumstances, up to ten years.

Noise control in Virginia

Our patented acoustic technology is the key to high-performance, cost-effective, intelligent noise management. Our modular system is quick to deploy on any site, with our barriers being lightweight and durable, they’re easy to transport and quick to manoeuvre. The acoustic panels can be readily fitted onto scaffolding or fencing or can be linked together and left freestanding to create a wall both horizontally and vertically. The Echo Barrier H-Series is one of the most popular and most effective temporary sound barriers on the market. Its world-leading performance is down to a noise-absorbent composite, a breathable waterproof membrane and a front-facing outer layer that can be customised with corporate branding or to blend in with surroundings for a low-visual impact.Like all our products, our H-Series range is fire-resistant and waterproof, so whether there’s a downpour or extreme heat you can have the confidence that your temporary sound barriers will be working for you. Alongside our H-Series range we also offer selections of acoustic enclosures and specialist applications. Our specialist ranges are fitted with extra fire-resistant panels and noise-absorbent panels for tougher circumstances and locations. Regardless of your business, needs Echo Barrier is the best solution for those looking for an intelligent, high-performance, cost-effective sound barrier.

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