Pemko acoustic bulletin, edition 2, is available from June 2007. It will encompass all the new extensive independent sound attenuating testing we undertook through 2006.

A new section will suggest for the first time, based upon factual independent test evidence, methods of upgrading existing doorset locations.

Improving sound attenuation performances, especially as applied to doorsets in either new build or refurbishment, now features as an essential requirement facing specifiers and building managers.

Reference to Building Regulations (England & Wales) Approved Document ‘E’ identifies a requirement for a sound attenuating performance of Rw.29dB for entrance doors to dwellings. Further reference to Building Bulletin 93 will identify a requirement for an Rw.30dB performance for classroom doors and an Rw. 35dB performance for doors to Music Rooms for use in educational establishments.

Pemko acoustic door sealing systems provide secondary benefits which include:

• Improved smoke sealing performance.
• Effective light tight barrier for darkroom doors
• Reduce energy loss around the door perimeter gaps
• Provide draught and weather sealing.

Fig.2
Shows how simple
threshold solutions can
be adopted without
removing the door.

Fig.3
With no moving parts, door
shoes provide equal
performance to ADB’s for
acoustic performance

Fig.4
Illustrates how face fixed self
adhesive seals can be applied
to the jambs and head.