Acoustical ceiling panels are very important hardware for homes and commercial spaces that need some noise control. Here are some questions you should ask any Nashville ceiling contractor before hiring them.
1. Who Makes the Acoustic Panels?
Acoustic ceiling panels can vary greatly in quality, so it’s important to know that your Nashville acoustical ceiling contractor is working with reputable manufacturers. Each acoustic panel should be rated for its noise-dampening capabilities, and this information should be readily available. If your contractor cannot provide you with the information on an acoustic panel’s rating, it’s a major red flag. Finding the absorption coefficient for your acoustic ceiling product is not a challenge for Ozburn-Hessey. We work with many well-established manufacturing companies like Armstrong World Industries and USG, who both have rigorous standards of quality. When you work with us for your acoustic ceiling installation, rest assured that we’re only offering you products that are made with longevity and proper function in mind.
2. How Long Does It Take to Install Acoustic Ceilings?
Installation timelines are a legitimate concern for businesses and homeowners alike. You don’t want to start working with an acoustic ceiling contractor who cannot provide you with a realistic work schedule. For homes and small storefronts, you can expect installation to take anywhere between one and three days. There are a lot of factors that can make things go faster or slower, including the extent of the teardown required, whether a drop ceiling structure is already present, and the height of the ceilings. Larger homes or businesses can take longer, though it’s important to note that many acoustic ceiling installation jobs go smoothly. At Ozburn-Hessey, we want to be thorough, and proper installation can ensure that you’re getting the most from your acoustic ceiling. Sometimes this means that the installation can take a bit longer than if you went with an unqualified or cheaper contractor, but the end result is what truly matters.
3. Are Acoustic Ceilings Right for My Home or Business?
Are you unsure whether you need acoustical ceilings at all? Don’t worry; most people aren’t sure. Sometimes folks are quite confident they need them, and then it turns out they don’t understand what these panels actually do. Acoustic ceiling panels are not soundproof, so if you’re looking for a way to fully insulate sound, you should know that loud sounds can still transmit through even the highest-quality acoustic panels. The goal of acoustic panels is not to stop sound, but rather to prevent echoes and other auditory issues that can happen in places like offices or recording studios. Acoustic ceilings still make sense for music spaces, though, because they absorb and prevent echoes, which can impact recording and live performance sound quality. Content creators like streamers, podcasters, and video producers can all benefit from acoustic ceiling panels in their home studios, too. So no matter what creative pursuit you enjoy, these panels can help. You’ve likely seen acoustic ceilings in office buildings, and this is where they’re most common. This is because the open floor plan of offices can quickly become noisy. To cut out the din, property owners opt for acoustic ceilings to ensure that private conversations are kept private and crosstalk doesn’t happen. If you’re not sure if your home or commercial space is right for acoustic panels, feel free to give us a call. We are in the business of doing right by our customers, and that means we’ll never sell you something you don’t really need.
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Still have more questions about acoustical ceilings? Contact us today at Ozburn-Hessey to schedule a free consultation and estimate for your specific project.
