Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Information Paper
Abstract
Intended to help designers assess the likely effect of rain noise from lightweight roofs and roof elements on the indoor ambient noise levels in rooms. Contains results from measurements of the sound intensity levels caused by artificial heavy rainfall on roof glazing, polycarbonate roofing and ETFE roofing, the latter with and without rain suppressors. The measured sound intensity data allow comparison of products and estimation of the reverberant sound pressure level in a room from rain noise.
Author
Hopkins, C.
ISBN
9781860818981
Subjects
- Building structure
- Weather/Climate
- Roofs
- Special subject areas
- Environmental issues/energy
- Acoustics
Publisher History
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.