Expert sound insulation solutions for your home. Meet district council requirements and create better living environments.
Our experienced engineers help homeowners, architects and developers with cost-effective solutions to improve the acoustic design of properties.
Whether you need certification for building consent, a report for subdivision consent, advice on design improvements, or comprehensive acoustics engineering, we provide tailored solutions for residential developments throughout New Zealand.
Many district councils require acoustic certificates when building near major roads or railways, or in specific zones where significant noise sources are anticipated (eg. entertainment or business mixed use). These certificates either prescribe a maximum internal noise level, or a sound insulation requirement for building elements. We prepare the documentation you need for building and/or resource consent.
To prepare this certificate, we review:
To meet the required internal noise levels, it is common to upgrade plasterboard linings on walls and ceilings, or change the glazing specification.
If windows need to remain closed to achieve the required internal noise levels, alternative ventilation must be provided. This can be achieved through mechanical ventilation or openable windows on quieter sides of the building. Your architect or builder can provide further guidance on compliance with the NZ Building Code (Clause G4).
Acoustic design certificate suitable for district council submission with your building consent application, including specifications for all building elements affecting acoustic performance.
Noise issues are often present in houses, such as disruptive noise from kitchens or toilets or inadeqate soundproofing between rooms. These issues can be impractical or expensive to remedy after the fact, but can be avoided during the design process.
We review your design for areas of potential conflict between noise generation and sensistive uses. This includes both people-generated noise and also from services such as plumbing, cooling, and extract fans.
Marked-up set of plans with accompanying information sheets explaining each recommendation. These documents are designed for easy discussion with your design team and builder to get costed and for you to make a decison on whether to implement.
For more complicated or high-end developments, we are able to provide full design services. The best way to address acoustics issues is early in the design stage, considering the site and room layout, and building material philosophy.
We work alongside your design team to integrate acoustic performance from concept through to detailed design:
Our involvement continues through the construction phase to ensure the design intent is achieved:
Full design services are appropriate for projects with complex acoustic requirements, such as:
Please contact us for a quote for your project. We review all enquiries and respond within two business days, and can generally complete sound insulation certificates within five working dayes. Please provide the following information:
This service is provided by professional acoustics engineers from Altissimo Consulting.
