Acoustic Roof Solutions Design Considerations

Flat roof systems play an important part in helping to control noise inside, entering, and leaving buildings. This guide states some common types of noise experienced within a building and the Bauder systems best suited to dealing with them.

This document is intended to support our clients in making informed decisions when considering an acoustic solution for the building when specifying a Bauder flat roof system. It does not replace the need for client expertise or specialist advice. An acoustic solution should be designed on a project-by-project basis. For further, in-depth guidance and standards, the following can be consulted:

• BS EN ISO 140-18:2006 
• BS EN ISO 354 
• BB93: Acoustic design of schools: performance standards (Department for Education) 
• The School Premises Regulations (2012) (Department for Education) 
• The Independent School Standards (2013) (Department for Education) 
• Health Technical Memorandum 08-01: Acoustics (HTM 08-01) (Department for Health) 
• The Health and Wellbeing category of the BREEAM standards