Is the acoustics of wood slat panels affected by the wall material?

Is the acoustic effect of 3 Sides Veneer Wood Slat Panel affected by the wall material?

As a highly effective Acoustic Panel, Wood Slat Panel has been widely used in domestic, commercial and public spaces due to its excellent noise control and sound absorption ability. When choosing wood slat panel, many users are concerned about the acoustic performance of wood slat panel on different wall materials, and in particular how it will fit in with the existing wall to achieve the best possible noise control. So, is the acoustic performance of Real Wood Slat Panel affected by the wall material? Let's find out.

The effect of wall material on acoustics

Firstly, the acoustic performance of 3 sides veneer wood slat panels is determined by the combination of the PET acoustic layer, wood veneer and MDF inside the panel, which improves the acoustic performance of the room by absorbing sound waves and reducing noise reflections. However, whilst Real wood slat panels are effective in reducing echo and noise in most environments, their acoustic performance can still be affected by the wall material.

The acoustic performance of different wall materials, such as concrete, masonry, and drywall (gypsum board), varies greatly. For example, concrete walls have a high ability to reflect sound waves and are prone to echo and sound penetration, whereas drywall or masonry walls are relatively easy to absorb sound. Therefore, when wood slat panels are installed on these different wall surfaces, their sound absorption will vary.

Adaptability of wood slat panel to different walls

When installing wood slat panels on hard walls (e.g. concrete, brick walls), more acoustic treatment may be required to compensate for the reflection of sound waves from the wall itself. For example, on such a wall, Real wood slat panel absorbs direct sound reflections and reduces echoes, but still needs to be combined with other acoustic materials (e.g. carpets, curtains, etc.) to further enhance the sound insulation.

On soft walls (e.g. drywall), on the other hand, the sound absorption of 3 sides veneer wood slat panel may be even more significant, as the drywall itself is more absorbent of sound, and the wood slat panel's sound control features better optimise the sound quality of the space, reducing echoes and noise reflections.

Best Practices

To ensure that wood slat panel delivers the best acoustics on a wide range of walls, designers often choose the most appropriate installation method based on the wall material, spatial needs and purpose of the specific environment. For example, in a commercial space with a hard wall material (e.g. concrete wall), the designer may suggest adding a void layer or adding additional sound absorbing material behind the Real wood slat panel to enhance the overall acoustic performance.

Summing up

While 3 sides veneer wood slat panel itself excels in sound absorption and noise control, its acoustics are really affected by the material of the wall. For the best acoustic experience, users should consider the potential impact of wall material on acoustics when choosing wood slat panel, and take the appropriate supporting measures to ensure that the acoustics of the space are optimised.