Believe it or not, if you have an echo problem in an open room with all hard surfaces it is actually quite easy to fix. Rooms with echo problems are typically built with either a drywall ceiling or open rafters. These rooms don’t have the traditional lay-in ceiling to absorb the noise so it bounces around the room and echoes until it runs out of energy.

To fix this problem is a simple math equation. Based on the Volume of the room (L x W x H) and what it is used for (i.e., office, gym, restaurant), we can run a simple formula that will tell us exactly what your current reverb time (echo) is and how many panels you need to solve the problem.

The good news is any acoustical product can fix the problem IF you use the right amount. You need to balance the equation and the exact amount will depend on the formula and the NRC rating of the product. The formula spits out how much absorption you need. We then divide that by the NRC of the product you want to use to figure out how much square footage is needed.

It is truly that simple! If you take the amount we recommend and install it in the room, your echoing problems will be solved. The exact placement of the ceiling tiles doesn’t really matter as long as you spread the panels across the room and don’t lump them in one corner. After they are installed, the noise moves so fast that it will find the panels very quickly and your echoing will be diminished.

Contact our echo solution experts if you have an issue and we can help solve your problem today!

Are you having issues with soundproofing and noise control? The noise reduction ceiling Panels may be the perfect solution to minimize these issues.

You’re probably wondering how much of the ceiling you need to cover with these panels in order to see substantial results. The exact percentage of ceiling you need to cover will depend on the size of the room and what the room is used for. However, as a general rule of thumb, it is usually less than 50% of the ceiling.

Typically, in very small rooms like a small office or conference room, you might need to cover about 50% of the ceiling. In a larger restaurant, it might be about 35-40% and in some big open meeting spaces, it might be more like 25-30%.

If you contact us with the dimensions of the room and some simple information about what the floor, walls and ceiling are made of, and what the room is used for, we can let you know the exact amount you need. For example, if you told us the room is 10′ x 10′ x 8′ H, the floor is covered with carpet and the walls and ceilings are made out of drywall and the room is used for meeting space, we would crunch the numbers and tell you you need to cover 50 Square Feet of the ceiling to quiet that room down.

The beauty of not having to cover the whole ceiling means not only do you save money by just covering part of it, but you can easily work around can lights, vents and speakers that are already in the ceiling. You also don’t have to worry about custom cutting.

Partially covering the ceiling also gives you the ability to come up with a design or layout you like the look of. You can do small pods or groupings of panels, simple rows or custom designs. The only limitation is your imagination! As long as you don’t lump all of the panels in one corner and you get the correct amount of ceiling panels needed for your room, you can lay them out on the ceiling however you’d like to assist with soundproofing and noise control.

We have knowledgeable soundproofing and noise proofing specialists ready to assist you. Contact us if you have more questions!

Applications

ISC Supply Fire Rated Access Doors and Panels are designed to provide fire protected and secure service access to critical areas in walls and ceilings for a wide range of commercial, industrial, institutional and residential applications. Offering both UL®: and Warnock Hersey® approvals, our fire rated doors are an excellent choice for locations where a fire rated product is required by code. Perfect for both new and retrofit building projects, our fire rated access doors are suitable for use in masonry, plaster or drywall enabling easy access to mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other building systems.

Sizes & Options

ISC Supply Fire Rated Access Doors and Panels are available in a wide range of sizes designed to fit common dimensions with special sizes and modifications available upon request. We also offer many additional features including drywall and plaster beads, locks, THERMAFIBER® insulation, hot smoke seal gasketing, choice of finishes and custom color paints. ISC Supply fire rated access doors come in a variety of sizes including 8×8, 12×12, 14×14, 16×16, 18×18, 24×24, 36×36, and many more! However, custom sizes are available upon request. Click here to request a quote on custom size fire rated doors.

Quality

ISC Supply prides itself on the differences we bring to our fire rated access doors. Our dedication to manufacturing quality makes us the choice for construction companies, architects, and engineers that demand the best access doors and panels in the world. Once you see what separates ISC Supply from other manufacturers, you too will appreciate and demand the ISC Supply difference. ISC Supply is considered to have the highest quality fire rated doors and panels in the industry. Trusted by contractors and specified by architects word wide, ISC Supply is determined to supply and make the best access doors in the industry.

Product Highlights

Standard: Our WB FR 800 and WB FRU 810 Series Standard Fire Rated Access Doors are ready for the most demanding durability and fire protection needs. The industry’s leading fire rated doors feature an 18 gauge steel door with 16 gauge trim plus THERMAFIBER® industrial felt insulation for optimal fire protection and superior sound control. For added security our WB FRU 810 includes our Ultra Lock, self-latching paddle latch.

Heavy Duty

Our WB FR 710 Series Heavy Duty Security Fire Rated Access Door is an aesthetically pleasing unit featuring a rugged 14 gauge steel door and 16 gauge trim that is laser cut from one sheet of cold rolled steel. For optimal fire protection and superior sound control, THERMAFIBER® industrial felt insulation is sandwiched between two pieces of 22 gauge steel while our Ultra Lock, self-latching paddle latch provides a extra measure of security.

Drywall

FR DW 820 Series Standard Drywall Fire Rated Access Door is a cost effective, uninsulated solution for fire rated locations. It comes complete with 18 gauge steel door and 16 gauge steel trim with a perforated tape-in flange ready for mounting in walls or ceilings.

Ceiling Applications Larger than 24 x 36

For ceiling applications larger than 24×36, check out our WB FR-C 800 series access door and panel. The WB FR-C 800 series was recently approved for ceiling applications larger than the size 24×36. The WB FR-C 800 series access door can be used in 1-hour ceilings for sizes such as 20×40, 22×42, 24×44, and 24×48. The WB FR-C 800 series access panel was just tested and approved in San Antonio, TX by Warnock-Hershey. The WB FR-C 800 series is the only fire rated access panel that can be used in the ceiling for sizes larger than 24×36. Click here to learn more about the FR-C 800 series access door!

We also offer fire rated access doors and panels for ceilings, plaster plus uninsulated models for walls only. Other popular access door models include: general purpose access panels, drywall access panels, plaster bead access panels, gypsum access panels, acoustical access panels, duct doors access panels, exterior access panels, aluminum access panels, security access panels, airtight watertight access panels & plastic access panels for specialty needs.