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Reduce noise in the office: How to ensure more peace in the workplace

Work relaxed and efficient - the more people are together in one room, the more difficult it is. But there are helpful measures against office noise that contain the noise level sustainably. You can find out which these are here.

What disturbing noise factors are there when working in the office?

Talks - whether personally between employees or via telephone - represent the noise source number 1 at the workplace. Noise from devices such as computers, printers and copies are added to make matters worse. If the office is still on a traffic road that is noticeable via open or poorly isolated windows, the background noise is complete. All of this is reinforced by the echo and the sound of the incurred acoustics. This primarily leads to distraction and lack of concentration, which has a negative impact on performance. But not only that: well -being and health also suffer. Humans perceive annoying noises as annoyance, which ultimately triggers stress. For these reasons, there are noise limit values on which you can orient yourself: So offer up to 40 dB (a) ("decibel - evaluation curve a") a particularly good basis for tasks with high level of concentration. At up to 45 dB (a), mental work and communication with other people are guaranteed. The maximum value for call center as well as screen and office work represent 55 dB (a). Everything that goes beyond is not recommended.

Which measures against office noise make sense?

The good news: acoustic disruptive factors can be contained. There are now many ways to reduce the volume in the office. Our tips against noise at work promote you a much quieter atmosphere. A fundamental measure is in the interior design. So it makes sense to increase the distances between the individual jobs. The larger the space between the desks, the quieter the noises arrive at the neighboring square. Cupboards, shelves or sound-absorbing setting and partition walls between the tables also help to contain noise sources. The materials are also crucial: wood, plastic and textiles are preferable glass, ceramics and steel.

If this is not possible for reasons of space or these measures are not sufficient, for example because too many people work in the room or is on the phone, there are other sound absorbers such as Table partitionthat absorb the direct noise. This means that the noises generated by the neighboring colleague are intercepted directly from the partition.

A more intense solution, which is also quickly implemented and associated with low costs, are acoustic ceiling sails or wall panels: This type of sound insulation is ideal for the office. Whether attached directly on the wall or ceiling or floating in the air - the sails and panels equipped with a patented foam swallow the sound and thus prevent a reflection of walls and ceilings. In this way, it echoes less in the room, which brings several effects with it: the reverberation time decreases and thus ensures a reduced noise level. This means that the people present can speak quieter - which makes up an additional reduction in acoustic and reduces the noise in the office.

The best sound insulation in the office offers space-in-room systems. Fully shielded jobs or Silent Rooms promise a highest amount of calm. Equipped with acoustic protection and isolated walls, you leave noises outside and also cause a high privacy.

Where can you find more information and tips for noise at work?

Take a closer look at our measures against office noise. With our quality products, noise in the office can be reduced permanently. The simplest solution offers an acoustic partition that in different variants in our online shop WeberBÜRO is available. For the design of individual concepts, we are at your side with advice and action. We look forward to your call or message!