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Schools enjoy the benefits of acoustical separation and full daylighting with Hufcor acoustic glass wall.

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Full height inset pass doors and protective bottom mullions offer protection and a design consistency at McKinney High School in Texas.

Spodek dental offices in Del Ray Beach, FL use paired glass wall in their lobby entrance area.

Translucent glass inserts can also provide full privacy yet allows muted daylighting to enter divided rooms with this system using Hufcor mechanical bottom seals.

Color matched aluminium or timber panels can also be used for acoustical separation as shown at this meeting space in Texas.

Acoustic Glass Wall Partitions

combine acoustic separation and the aesthetic appeal of glass Panels are of glass surrounded with a nominal 3- I /4″ thick durable aluminum frame with top and bottom sweep seals.

An optional retractable bottom seal with I ” floor clearance exerts downward force to help seal out sound and stabilize the panel The frame is of clear anodized aluminum Black or bronze anodizing, Lamb’s Wool powder coating, or custom colors are available for an upcharge. Acoustical glass wall panels may be used with the Unispan support system in addition to our standard tracks.

AVAILABLE OPTIONS FOR ACOUSTIC GLASS WALL

1. Lever Closure Panel – An expanding jamb seals the panels in the opening. When not in use, nothing remains in the opening.
2. Mullions – Allows for segmented faces.
3. Inset Pass Doors — Enables access between rooms.
4. Blinds – Inset in the glass, manual tilt operation.
5. Mechanical Bottom Seal – Quick-set Hufcor seal systems available.
6. Solid or Sound Absorptive Faces – Adjacent panels can contain solid or ecoustic matenals.

Our buildings and indeed the use of architectural walls will change due to the COVID‐19 pandemic causing sometimes daily and hours changes to the way we congregate.

As a part of this spatial and physical separation, the need for a solution to help provide customized  layouts, and social distancing practices is a must.

Designing to promote social distancing could make spaces more hospitable: hotels should provide flexibility and agility, but also the compartmentalization of space as required. Breakout spaces away from high-traffic areas can minimize guest-to-guest interaction, and having a variety of spaces with different air circulation will lessen occupancy in shared communal spaces. Private rooftops, terraces, and operable walls and windows can improve ventilation and provide a safe outdoor experience.

Hufcor operable walls have a large range of operable glasswall, operable partitions, and verticle lift partitions to ensure the most flexible sight and sound separation in the industry. Hufcor, Inc. is a global industry leader and preferred partner for the most installed brand of operable partitions in the world:

• OPERABLE GLASSWALL
• OPERABLE PARTITIONS
• ·VERTICAL LIFT PARTITIONS

X260 Medi-Vet Antimicrobial

Boral studies have shown that utilizing colloidal silicate reduces dry shrinkage cracking.

X260 Medi-Vet Anti-Microbial is a single pack one application spray on system that deeply penetrates new or existing concrete. It provides curing,permanent waterproofing and deep matrix resistance to moulds, fungi and microbes. X260 Medi-Vet conforms to the moisture suppressant requirements as per AS1884-2012. It provides an effective moisture Barrier for impervious floor coverings and coatings.

All capillaries & voids disappear because of its pore-filling technology. Up to 12% reduction can be achieved using a colloidal silicate

• Protection from bacteria – Proven control of E.coli and Staphylococcus aureu – MRSA
• Successfully tested against other enveloped viruses, such as Influenza, Avian flu and SARS
• Makes concrete impermeable, increasing longevity.
• Cures, Densifies, Hardens and Waterproofs concrete up to 200mm
• Ideally applied as a cure at time of pour by spray but can be applied to existing clean porous concrete
• Acts as an internal moisture barrier for Floor coverings and Topical Coatings
• Application of Vinyl & Topical Coatings 2 weeks after pour
• Complies with AS1884-2012 Floor Coverings-Resilient Sheet & Tiles – Installation Practises
• Environmentally Friendly & HACCP Certified – Low Odour – 0.0g/l VOC
• A 15 year warranty is provided with an approved trained applicator.
• Increases tensile & compressive strength.
• Retards efflorescence & Shrinkage cracking

Thermo Roof 200 is a thermally insulated conservatory system offering a broad range of roof configurations. Depending on the design of the conservatory, the structure of the roof can be optimised to perfectly fit your needs. The interior of the roof structure has a minimalistic look. The gutters however, are available in three variants to match your style perfectly; Renaissance, Functional and Ellipse.

Furthermore, the conservatory system allows the integration of flush roof vents for ventilation, which can be electrically operated if desired. Anticipating on the thermal requirements, the unique glazing concept of the system makes is perfectly suitable for triple glazing. TR 200 provides rafters which are not only able to carry the weight of the triple glazing but also to withstand the weight of snow load.

The thermal insulation of this roof solution, in combination with the seamless integration of windows, doors or even sliding and folding doors, makes TR 200 an ideal extension to your house.

Access for light, air and people must be created and implemented in every building. Hawa slides are made for every requirement and every building situation. For example, the single leaf version is a visually irresistible, space saving solution for doors weighing up to 60, 100 or 140kg. Then there are Symmetric versions, which make it possible to move two or four sliding shutters synchronously, and the sophisticated slide Telescopic, which moves up to four shutters simultaneously with one movement. All are available in manual and maintenance free automatic versions which are supported by the quietest sliding shutter drive on the market. The wind and weather resistance is also impressive. Tested for corrosion and for wind resistance class 6.

As an innovative leader, Hawa is in a position to quickly recognise emerging design trends resulting in  solid, reliable and long lasting sliding solutions. Hawa’s façade screens offer individuality, and climate conditioning as well as user comfort. Well known for their silent operation and ease of motion, Hawa are at the head of the pack.

The unrivalled performance of Acoustica’s AngelStep® GOLD8 acoustic underlay can be used in conjunction with most available floor types!

The unrivalled performance of AngelStep® GOLD8 was designed for use in apartments, townhouses, upmarket housing, professional office and consulting suites where discerning buyers expect performance beyond that mandated by the minimum requirements of the NCC. When AngelStep®GOLD8 is installed, it delivers optimum performance and comfort for both residents and neighbours alike.

Unlike competitive underlays, AngelStep® GOLD8 has been engineered as a universal underlay to deliver optimum acoustic performance according to the flooring type. Independent comparison tests have shown that AngelStep® GOLD8 provides a more cost-effective acoustic treatment in a thinner solution. The AngelStep® GOLD8 product is an acoustic underlay for the treatment of Impact and airborne noise transfer. Its construction combines a highly effective support and cushion. It provides maximum performance for minimum thickness combining an impact and vibration dampener and sound absorber.

AngelStep® GOLD8 is a universal floor acoustic underlay that can be used underneath most commercially available flooring types that are commonly used in residential projects.

AngelStep® GOLD8 flooring type compatibility –

• Tongue & Groove solid timber
• Engineered timber
• Laminate
• Bamboo
• Carpet
• Ceramic/stone tiles

Acoustica’s AcoustiFlex® SQ reduces traffic noise.

AcoustiFlex® SQ flexible noise barrier is highly effective against external noise from aircraft, motor vehicles, rail transportation, neighbouring properties and adjoining offices. Greatly reduces noise at construction sites when hung from an overhead structure or draped over temporary fencing. Available as AcoustiFlex® SQ 27, AcoustiFlex® SQ 29 and AcoustiFlex® SQ 31.

AcoustiFlex® SQ consists of a flexible micro-cellular membrane bonded to an aluminium facing foil and reinforced polyester backing.

AcoustiFlex® SQ has a tested acoustic rating of Rw 27 and is only 2.5kg/m2 (nominal) and has a thermal insulation rating of R1.8.

AcoustiFlex® ­­SQ has extremely good sound attenuation over the full frequency spectrum.

At only 2.5mm thick, it makes integration into any external application very easy!

Note: The transmission loss at the frequencies of 100 and 125 Hertz have been estimated as test site conditions were not suitable for measurement at these frequencies.

*Field Sound Transmission Loss testing conducted by Wilkinson Murray Acoustic Consultants.

The Government of Western Australia has now issued a directive that  moisture barrier on all projects with resilient flooring is required, and should to be factored in at the start of construction.

Substrate Moisture

Australian standard AS1884-2012 Floor coverings—Resilient sheet and tiles—Installation practices 3.1.1.2 states, that before subfloor preparation is performed and a floor covering laid on a concrete subfloor the dryness of the concrete shall be determined as described in Appendix A APPENDIX A A3.1.2 Relative humidity in-situ probe test. Concrete subfloors shall be considered dry when measurements taken in accordance with ASTM F2170-17 do not exceed 75% relative humidity.

If Oxtek Australia X200 Densi-Proof has been applied to the concrete substrate at time of pour, no moisture testing is required, provided that a warranty certificate for the X200 Densi-Proof application can be supplied.

When the RH readings of an existing concrete substrate exceed AS 1884-2012, Polyflor Australia recommends Oxtek Australia X220 Moisture Fix®.

X220 Moisture-Fix®. It is a single pack ready to use (no mixing) deeply penetrating, safe, odourless easy to apply (simply pour & spread) liquid that allows early site access (foot traffic in one hour) and in most cases, ready to accept floor prep and coverings in 24 hours.

In our modern world, the increased use of technology, along with the construction of purpose built cinema and entertainment rooms are among the plethora of noise that we are exposed to every day in our homes. Being exposed to high levels of noise impacts everybody differently. Such factors as age, health, and cognition to name a few, can influence the impact of noise.

It is quite remarkable how much background noise that our brains are able to filter out without us even realising that we are doing so. If you pause for a moment and concentrate on the audible, you will notice an abundance of internal and external sounds. Exposure to very loud noises can be damaging to the fragile parts of your ear, however it is also thought that chronic noise exposure, which may not even be particularly loud, can also negatively impact hearing. According to Peter M. Rabinowitz in his paper Noise-Induced Hearing Loss, ‘Noise can be described in terms of intensity which is perceived as loudness and frequency which is perceived as pitch. Both the intensity and the duration of noise exposure determines the potential for damage to the hair cells of the inner ear. Even sounds perceived as “comfortably” loud can be harmful’.

Structure-borne noise, also known as impact noise, is produced when sound arises from the actual impact of an object on a building element such as a wall, floor or ceiling.  Energy passes through the structure and creates noise in nearby rooms. Examples are heavy footsteps particularly on bare timber or tile floors, banging doors, scraping furniture, vibrations from loud music and plumbing noises. The Impact Insulation Class or IIC is used to rate the impact noise insulation of floors, which can often be the hardest noise to isolate.

Hawa Frontslide is ideal for façades with a high proportion of glass. Where screening/privacy and shade form part of the façade design, where space is at a premium, low-energy homes or creative frontage designs in residential settings, Frontslide is a must.

HAWA-Frontslide 60/A-Symmetric 2 is a dependable hardware system for manually-operated or electrically powered sliding shutters, with different fitting options. Attached to the ceiling or window lintel, the top track screws directly to the load-bearing surface. An angled profile support is available for wall fitting, whereby the top track secures to the support profile using special assembly screws supplied by Hawa. When it comes to aesthetics, aluminium covering screens in natural anodized or plain finishes (for custom painting) simply clip-on to the inside or outside edges of the top track. The system offers a further plus-point with the toothed belt, where a single movement can operate a pair of shutters in symmetry. In buildings with an air gap behind the façade, open window shutters can slide out of sight into the void between the building wall and the façade.