Echo Barrier products are made with a special high-tech composite material that absorbs noise and suppresses noise reflection. At frequencies of 300Hz-1khz, it absorbs up to 100% of sound.

Echo Barrier products are unrivalled at reducing sound pollution but are light enough for one person to install. Despite being thinner and lighter than our competitors’ products, our barriers are more effective.

Acoustic sound absorption close up of barrier.

Echo Barrier products are fully waterproof to industry standards, IPx 6/9. They are effective in heavy rain and can be jet-washed.

Traditional acoustic blankets and noise barriers are often made of water-absorbent materials (such as fibreglass and Rockwool). When these materials get waterlogged, they weigh the barriers down and cut their noise reduction in half.

Extensive testing has proved that Echo Barrier's products provide unrivalled noise attenuation in the field. Laboratory tests have shown that our barriers reduce noise by up to 40dB. Even though our barriers are 50% lighter than conventional acoustic barriers, they are more effective. Echo Barrier's modular system of acoustic barriers are perfectly balanced in size and weight. They easily be linked and reconfigured to customize your barriers to for your work environment.

Echo Barrier's modular system of acoustic barriers are easy to move, deploy, and reconfigure for any situations.
If you need to create an acoustic wall or curtain, you can link the barriers vertically or horizontally. If you need extra noise reduction, they can be doubled up easily.
Echo Barrier's acoustic products can be positioned and modified to to meet your needs in almost any situation.

Echo Barrier's modular system of acoustic barriers are easy to move, deploy, and reconfigure for any situations.
If you need to create an acoustic wall or curtain, you can link the barriers vertically or horizontally. If you need extra noise reduction, they can be doubled up easily.
Echo Barrier's acoustic products can be positioned and modified to to meet your needs in almost any situation.

Tested to international standards:
Water-resistant test standard IPX6 / IPX9 (BSEN 60529:1992 )
Fire-resistant test standard ASTM E84 (BS 7837-1996)
Dust-resistant test standard BSEN 60529-1992
Cold-resistant test standard (result) BSEN 60068/2/1:2007
Tensile test standard (result) ISO 17025 (5.52kN vertical, 1.34 kN horizontal)
UV-resistant 3 years (USA + Canada)

The geometry of noise mitigation concerns the relative positions of:
* i) any barrier;
* ii) the source of noise it is intended to mitigate;
* iii) the noise receiver (in this case, the human ear).

The closer the barrier is placed to the noise source -making its "acoustic shadow" larger- the greater the noise attenuation. A barrier can also reduce more sound if it is made taller, or by using fence extentions
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As Echo Barrier products are lightweight and portable, they can be moved to cast the optimum acoustic shadow, and maintain the perfect site geometry as the project progresses.

The critical range in noise control is 300Hz-1000Hz. A noise control barrier must absorb as much sound as possible over this range if it is to be considered effective. Tested in the field, our barriers average a remarkable 77% efficiency over the crucial range. Considering our products are half the thickness and much lighter in weight than alternatives our competitive advantage becomes clear.

All Echo Barriers are designed with the end user in mind, they are easy to store, transport and install making for maximum site efficiency

What makes our acoustic barriers so effective?

The best way to understand how our temporary noise control barriers deliver market-leading performance at minimum weight is to take a look inside.

1. Front facing outer layer

We use super-durable, waterproof PVC, ensuring the best possible noise reduction without sacrificing appearance.

2. Noise-absorbent composite

Highest grade, acoustic absorbent made from recycled materials prevents noise from reflecting off the barrier (bio-degradable).

3. Waterproof breathable membrane

Absorbs sound, not water.

Designed with ease
of use in mind

Easy hook

Install in seconds without the need for permanent fixings

Reflective Strips

For extra visibility at night

High temperature in direct sunlight

UV resistant (5 years). Temperature resistant from -40° F to 158° F.

Mesh faces sound source

Always place the barrier with the black (mesh) side facing the source of the noise.

Do not use cutting tools

No sharp cutting tools to be used when unpacking barriers.

Frost resistant BSEN 60068/2/1:2007

Frost resistant from -40° F.

Water resistant BSEN 60529:1992

Fully water resistant, tested to IPX6/9.

Rigorous testing

There are two key measurements to consider when testing an acoustic barrier’s performance:

Transmission loss: The decrease in noise level (measured in decibels) that results when sound passes through a solid barrier;
Efficiency: The ability of a barrier to prevent sound reflection and its consequent increase in noise.

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By concentrating on one of these measures it is relatively easy for some barriers to perform well in the lab alone, but it is performance in the field that is vital.

Both in the lab and on worksites, Echo Barrier’s products achieve world-leading performance for both transmission loss and efficiency of sound absorption.

In some circumstances, Echo Barrier’s products perform better in the field than in a lab. The chart below shows the results of independent tests using a diesel-powered trenchless excavation drill.

When compared with their performance in the laboratory, Echo Barrier panels deployed on-site achieved an additional 5 dB in noise reduction at certain frequencies.

BARRIER ATTENUATION LAB v FIELD PERFORMANCE

Temporary Sound Barriers, New York City

Keeping the sound of progress in check with portable sound barriers, New York City

Temporary acoustic barriers, New Your City

New York is one of the busiest, liveliest cities in the world, with over eight million people speaking eight hundred languages calling one of its five boroughs home.

Known across the globe for its iconic buildings, thriving arts scene, diverse culture, and – importantly – delicious pizza, New York receives nearly 70 million visitors a year. It is a pulsing hub of energy and excitement, but with its residents living across a mere 300 square miles of land, it is also by far the most densely populated city in the United States.

With this ceaseless activity, and the ever-pressing need for new real estate and transport infrastructure to support it, construction work is inevitable. It therefore comes as no surprise that noise pollution is one of New York’s biggest problems.

But it’s critical that the march of progress doesn’t negatively impact quality of life in the present. Using acoustic barriers means that all necessary construction work can take place without inflicting unbearable noise pollution on New Yorkers.

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Outdoor sound barriers, New York City

Any construction worker will tell you that when you're completing a job, especially one in a crowded metropolis like New York, there are a certain number of noise regulations that need to be followed – particularly on larger sites.

Understanding New York City noise ordinance is the first step, but for companies that are serious about completing their work to the benefit of New Yorkers in the present as well as the future, Echo Barrier’s exterior sound barriers for construction are the perfect solution. Our acoustic barriers feature a hi-tech composite that cushions and absorbs noise, providing as much as a 43dB reduction in sound. They also provide developers and contractors with a cost-effective, low-visual impact solution, so that both noise and aesthetic complaints are to a minimum.

All our modular systems are ready for rapid deployment, and can be moved by one person and attached to almost any structure for an immediate and significant reduction in noise. When it comes to sound wall barriers, New York City contractors will find no more durable or weatherproof solution than Echo Barrier. Able to withstand temperatures from -40 degrees to 158 degrees Fahrenheit, even the most ferocious New York winter or scorching summer will leave them unscathed.

Echo Barrier panels also help to spread and improve your company’s image, as all panels are designed to carry corporate branding, logos, community care messages and more. Additionally, their Class 5 PVC exterior means they won’t fade in sunlight, and can be jet-washed without risk of damage.

Temporary acoustic barriers, New York City

While every major US city has a pressing need for portable sound barriers, New York City’s need is by far the greatest.

Perhaps the greatest benefit of Echo Barrier’s noise solutions is their versatility. The composite material’s resistance to harsh weather and harsh environments, as well as their portability, means they can be utilised in a range of ways across different locations. Echo Barriers come in many different styles and designs, meaning they’re fit for purpose across not only construction sites, but railways, highways, events, and demolitions.

Sound barriers on highways cushion and absorb traffic noise by as much as 100% at certain frequencies, and to get the most out of our highway sound barriers, New York City workers may double them up to form a thicker barrier with increased noise attenuation. Echo Barrier’s straightforward and secure design means that our barriers can be manoeuvred and transported with ease, and reconfigured in accordance with your needs.

With our acoustic barriers, necessary work can be carried out without fear of breaking noise regulations. This means your company can focus on the job in hand.
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