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Norwich Waterfront continues to offer better facilities to national touring acts and up-and coming musicians thanks to an upgraded acoustic system installed by Hodgson & Hodgson. The 'box' layout of the Waterfront, with its low ceiling and hard surfaces, had led to a problem with reverberation of sound around the auditorium. Hodgson & Hodgson fitted a dB Ceiling Absorber panel to the ceiling.

Norwich Waterfront continues to offer better facilities to national touring acts and up-and coming musicians thanks to an upgraded acoustic system installed by Hodgson & Hodgson. The 'box' layout of the Waterfront, with its low ceiling and hard surfaces, had led to a problem with reverberation of sound around the auditorium. Hodgson & Hodgson fitted a dB Ceiling Absorber panel to the ceiling.

Renovating the 72-year old listed Wembley Arena was always going to be a mammoth task, but contractors were helped along the way by Tufsound acoustic wall and ceiling panels from Hodgson & Hodgson. The panels have reduced noise reverberation around the building and transformed the quality of sound within the venue, something which has been much criticised in the past.

Renovating the 72-year old listed Wembley Arena was always going to be a mammoth task, but contractors were helped along the way by Tufsound acoustic wall and ceiling panels from Hodgson & Hodgson. The panels have reduced noise reverberation around the building and transformed the quality of sound within the venue, something which has been much criticised in the past.

Sportspanel, the ceiling panel from Hodgson & Hodgson has achieved the highest rating for impact resistance in a recent test, confirming its robust construction. The product is designed to absorb high levels of reverberant noise. Primarily fixed to the underside of a roof, its front face can withstand impace from sports equipment such as basketballs, making it ideal for use in sports centres. It can also be installed into a conventional suspended ceiling grid system. Manufactured from high density mineral wool, Sportspanel achieved Class 1A when tested for impact resistance.

Sportspanel, the ceiling panel from Hodgson & Hodgson has achieved the highest rating for impact resistance in a recent test, confirming its robust construction. The product is designed to absorb high levels of reverberant noise. Primarily fixed to the underside of a roof, its front face can withstand impace from sports equipment such as basketballs, making it ideal for use in sports centres. It can also be installed into a conventional suspended ceiling grid system. Manufactured from high density mineral wool, Sportspanel achieved Class 1A when tested for impact resistance.

Hodgson & Hodgson has launched a new addition to its range of acoustic products. Firesound wall and ceiling panels are designed for use in underground train stations, airports, schools sports stadia and railway stations or any area where the acoustics need improving without compromising fire safety. FireSound was designed to comply with London Underground standards for spread of flame, smoke and toxicity in areas needing a reduction in reverberant noise to improve the clarity of messages over public address systems. Suitable for walls and ceilings, the panels have high impact resistance and a cleanable surface. They are manufactured from specially-painted, perforated steel with a fire-rated, sound-absorbing infill. The moisture resistant infill is totally enclosed in a black fabric for a modern finish. Furthermore, the thermal insulation that FireSound provides contributes significantly to the thermal resistance of the building fabric, in accordance with Building Regs Part L for Energy Conservation.

Hodgson & Hodgson has launched a new addition to its range of acoustic products. Firesound wall and ceiling panels are designed for use in underground train stations, airports, schools sports stadia and railway stations or any area where the acoustics need improving without compromising fire safety. FireSound was designed to comply with London Underground standards for spread of flame, smoke and toxicity in areas needing a reduction in reverberant noise to improve the clarity of messages over public address systems. Suitable for walls and ceilings, the panels have high impact resistance and a cleanable surface. They are manufactured from specially-painted, perforated steel with a fire-rated, sound-absorbing infill. The moisture resistant infill is totally enclosed in a black fabric for a modern finish. Furthermore, the thermal insulation that FireSound provides contributes significantly to the thermal resistance of the building fabric, in accordance with Building Regs Part L for Energy Conservation.

Firesound is the latest addition to Hodgson & Hodgson's range of acoustic products. Firesound wall and ceiling panels are designed for use in underground train stations, airports, schools, sports stadia and railway stations. They are designed to be aesthetically pleasing, adding a contemporary feel to the areas where they are installed.

PhonoTrack acoustic treatment from Hodgson & Hodgson has been installed in the boardroom of Tullow Oil, a leading independent oil and gas company. Hodgson & Hodgson were asked to come up with a solution for improving the acoustic performance of these spaces and recommended PhonoTrack, a decorative stretched fabric acoustic treatment, specifically developed for internal walls. PhonoTrack is designed to provide sound absorbtion and significantly reduce reverberation within a room to creat a soft, comfortable and stylish environment.

Reduc acoustic flooring from Hodgson & Hodgson has been used to ensure high quality sound insulation in a development in Somerset. Reduc Strata Extra, which is 35mm thick, was used in areas where the finished flooring was to be carpeted and Reduc Foundation 35 where ceramic tiles were to be laid.

Announcing the launch of a new and improved acoustic flooring board, flooring specialist Hodgson & Hodgson said the new board was able to offer high performance in a very thin package. The Reduce Micro 21 product is just 21mm thick but, the company says, is a 'highly effective acoustic product which exceeds the latest Building Regulations Part H'. The board is intended for use with timber floors. It damps vibration and attenuates both airborne sound and impact noise passing through the floor, the company added. It is best used on projects where specifiers are looking to upgrade separate floors but not wishing to lose any height within the room.

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Announcing the launch of a new and improved acoustic flooring board, flooring specialist Hodgson & Hodgson said the new board was able to offer high performance in a very thin package. The Reduce Micro 21 product is just 21mm thick but, the company says, is a 'highly effective acoustic product which exceeds the latest Building Regulations Part H'. The board is intended for use with timber floors. It damps vibration and attenuates both airborne sound and impact noise passing through the floor, the company added. It is best used on projects where specifiers are looking to upgrade separate floors but not wishing to lose any height within the room.

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In the conversion of an old caretaker's bungalow into a music block at the Grange School in Shrewsbury, Hodgson and Hodgson's SoundFloor, SoundSlab, CleanSound, and SilentDoors acoustic products have been installed along with a Resound partition wall system. Noise transfer between rooms in the new block was prevented by CleanSound acoustic ceiling panels, manufactured from medium-density, moisture resistant mineral wool with a decorative glass cloth fabric on the front face and a non-woven glass tissue on the reverse. Timber SilentDoors were fitted to preserve the acoustic integrity of individual rooms whilst SoundFloor was used to reduce flanking transmission across the floors of each room.

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Acoustic panelling, for installation in the new Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, has been supplied by Hodgson and Hodgson with it's Tufsound product. The design required acoustic flexibility to accommodate a variety of different musical events within the theatre. A bespoke solution was provided for areas including the foyer, walkways, and backstage rooms to prevent noise from outside disrupting performances. Tufsound is a decorative wall and ceiling treatment that absorbs airborne noise and reduces reverberation. It has impact resistance and durability. Melatech is an open cell, melamine foam that is lightweight, flame resistant and does not emit toxic fumes. Flexibility is provided when it is installed in a stretch fabric system.

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Acoustic wall and ceiling panels from Hodgson & Hodgson's TufSound range have been installed at a new recording studio at Harrow School. The product is a decorative system that absorbs airborne noise and reduces reverberation as well as resisting impact damage. Tufsound P panels are manufactured from galvanised perforated steel with a sound-absorbing mineral wool infill.

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Installed into a new recording studio at Harrow School are Hodgson & Hodgson's TufSound acoustic wall and ceiling panels. It is a decorative system designed for use in a variety of applications. The panels absorb airborne noise and reduce reverberation as well as assisting in the resistance of impact damage. TufSound P panels were specified for the studio, manufactured from galvanised perforated steel with a sound-absorbing mineral wool infill. Perforation patterns can be varied in order to improve the acoustic performance.

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To improve acoustics at the renovated Wembley Arena, Tufsound wall and ceiling panels from Hodgson and Hodgson were chosen by the building's management to provide a solution to the four internal walls of the 72 year old listed building. The product is a decorative acoustic wall and ceiling treatment. The panels absorb airborne noise and reduce reverberation creating a 'softer' acoustic environment. Impact resistance and durability are also obtained from the product, alongside aesthetic adaptability by colour-coordiating panels. 'M' panels are made from expanded galvanised steel mesh with a sound-absorbing mineral wool infill. The outer face of the mineral wool may be covered with black or white tissue or coloured fabrics.

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Courses run by John Deere's training centre are now more effective since the workshops were fitted-out with acoustic products, DecoSound and SoftSound by Hodgson & Hodgson Group. The four training workshops were highly reverberant, disrupting lectures. The company claimed that a reduction in the reverberation time in the workshop of more than two seconds could be achieved by fitting acoustic panels to three of the four walls. This was bourne out by fitting 170m? of DecoSound acoustic panelling in one of the workshops.

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