Commercial Acoustic Ceilings: Enhanced Productivity and Privacy

Noise is a constant presence in most commercial spaces, either through the constant hustle and bustle of customers or via the low buzz of activity from employees. Sometimes this noise, no matter what form it takes, becomes so prevalent that it impacts employee productivity. What steps can be taken to reduce noise in the workplace? In today’s blog we will be looking at acoustic ceilings and how they can reduce noise, enhance productivity and enhance privacy in commercial spaces.

What is an acoustic ceiling?

Acoustic Ceilings are ceilings that have been specially designed to absorb sound which can help minimize echoes in a given space. There are several types of acoustic ceilings available such as dropped ceilings that make use of acoustic tiles, permanently affixed acoustic ceiling tiles or sprayed on ceilings. Acoustic Ceiling Tiles are available in a wide variety of materials and styles and can usually be customized to fit any space or look.

What are the benefits of Acoustic Ceilings?

Acoustic Ceilings offer many benefits to commercial spaces from reducing noise transfer between floors of buildings to creating better acoustic spaces for employees. They reduce the presence of echoes within a space which can make conversations easier to understand. They also reduce ambient noise, ensuring that employees aren’t being distracted or agitated by excess noise, therefore increasing productivity. Acoustic ceilings also ensure that sound doesn’t travel as far, making it easier to have private conversations that can’t be overheard by others, increasing privacy.

We hope we have been able to show you the benefits that acoustic ceilings can have for your commercial space. If you have any questions about acoustic ceilings, please feel free to contact us.

Turner Bros Contractors Ltd. has been providing steel-stud framing, drywall, and acoustic ceiling services for residential and commercial applications in the Vancouver area since 1932. The company is family-run with four generations of the family represented in the business.

If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about your residential or commercial project, please call us at (604) 532-1991 or email us at info@turnerbros.ca.