ECHO BARRIER H-SERIES User Manual page 20

Feature
Acoustic performance
Waterproof (to BSEN60529)
3 kg/m² or 5 lb/yd² > weight > 2.5 kg/m² or 4 lb/yd²
Acoustic absorption > 80% (300 Hz – 800 Hz) 40 mm
40 mm or 1.5" > thickness > 25 mm or 1"
Rapid installation kit
Aesthetics
Panels can be doubled-up on site
Performance: total marks from possible 7
Site practicalities and handling
Rapid installation kit
Lightweight
No fiberglass/Rockwool
No water retention
No retention of dust i.e. non-porous
Roll-up design feature
Scaffold curtain fit kit
Minimum 5-year life (durable and well made)
Site: total marks from possible 8
Site safety and security
No fiberglass/Rockwool
No retention of dust i.e. non-porous
Fire-resistant
Lightweight
Reflective strips
Anti-theft cable
Safety: total marks from possible 6
Aesthetics and corporate image
High-quality materials and construction
Color options
Printing of logos, messages, contact details
Minimum 5-year life (durable and well made)
Aesthetics: total marks from possible 4
Recycling
Extensive use of recycled materials
Comprehensive recycling policy
Recycling: total marks from possible 2
Purchase Costs — ROI
Cost per barrier divided by typical lifespan
Total checklist marks from possible 28
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Table 6. Checklist:
Echo Barrier vs Other Acoustic Barriers
Echo Other
Barrier Barrier
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
7
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
8
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
6
✓
✓
✓
✓
4
✓
✓
2
✓
28
PERFORMANCE GUIDE
Reason
Waterlogging compromises performance by up to 50%
Optimum weight for most applications
Achieve highest performance in the field
Effective sound absorption—but slim
Easy optimization of site geometry/rapid deployment
Considerably enhances perceptions of efficiency in noise mitigation
Increase mitigation where needed
Install 2× faster with ½ the personnel
Better/easier manual handling
Not hazardous to skin
Less weight/mess/mildew
Avoid respiratory hazards—dust diseases
Better/easier manual handling/storage/transportation
Quicker installation with fewer personnel
Value for money
Not hazardous to skin
Avoid respiratory hazards—dust diseases
Reduced fire risk
Better/easier manual handling
Night-time visibility
Reduced potential for theft from site
Corporate image on site combined with durability
Harmonize with corporate branding/environment
Company branding, corporate image and marketing
Site looks professional and well run over project period
Substantially reduced carbon footprint
Environmentally responsible
Industry norm is 6 months to 2 years. Projected life of Echo Barrier H4 range
is 3–5 years outdoors, up to 10 years indoors