Engineered Noise Barriers
Built for Performance, Safety, and Compliance
Memtech designs and installs high-durability barrier systems (lightweight PVC or heavy-duty modular panels) that block noise, enhance safety, and comply with regulations.
Barrier Systems Engineered for Results
Memtech partners with industry-leading suppliers to deliver durable noise barriers with reliable performance. Whether you're attempting to control industrial noise from your facility, or isolating outdoor mechanical equipment, we offer aesthetic, high-performance systems designed to meet your project needs.
Our barrier systems are trusted by general contractors, industrial engineers, safety officers, and hygienists for:
- Rooftop HVAC and generator enclosures
- Perimeter walls for machinery, railways, or roadside facilities
- Noise mitigation around loading docks and manufacturing areas
- Mechanical equipment barriers on industrial campus rooftops
- Urban transit noise walls and infrastructure protection
Solutions Tailored to Noise Profiles and Site Constraints
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Lightweight Absorptive PVC (Post‑and‑Panel)
Tongue‑and‑groove PVC panels with mineral‑wool cores deliver NRC up to ~0.95 and STC ~32; heavier variants reach STC ~39. Excellent for rooftops and mechanical equipment barriers where weight and ease of installation matter; available in extended 16 ft panel lengths to minimize posts and foundations.
- Dual-sided sound absorption with an internal sound barrier layer
- Installing dividing walls in open manufacturing floors
- Minimizes internal sound reflections while blocking sound transfer
- Common for fully enclosed machine rooms or walkways between active areas
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Lightweight Reflective PVC (Post‑and‑Panel)
High‑durability reflective PVC designed to block/redirect sound with STC ~31; enhanced versions test to STC ~36 and are also available in 16 ft spans for efficient installs along tight corridors or structure‑mounted runs.
- Acoustically absorbing material on the exposed face with a barrier backing
- Designed to block sound radiating from high-noise sources
- Designed as perimeter walls to intercept and reduce noise transmission, minimizing disturbance to surrounding environments
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Precast Absorptive Walls
Engineered wood-fiber cement panels installed in a post-and-panel system, delivering NRC values of 0.70–0.90 and STC ratings up to 46. Features include 2-hour fire resistance, long service life, and wide post spacing (12–24 ft centers) for tall, continuous runs. An ideal choice when durability, aesthetics, and code compliance are critical.
- Sound-absorbing quilted panels with no internal barrier
- Ideal for spaces with echo and reverberation issues
- Often used in gymnasiums, warehouses, or large commercial interiors
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Transparent Acrylic/Poly Systems
UV‑stable, high‑clarity panels for excellent visibility and maintaining daylight internally while controlling noise; offered as drop‑in “ready‑fit” modules, with optional bird‑safe striping and bridge/rail accessories. Often paired with opaque walls to open views without sacrificing height. (Some systems carry extended warranties for outdoor use.)
- Absorber material on the exposed face with a barrier backing
- Designed to stop sound from one direction
- Used along perimeter walls or near noise sources directed toward quiet areas
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Crash‑Tested, Rigid-Framed Aluminum
Lightweight, mineral‑wool‑filled aluminum panels available in absorptive or reflective configurations and validated to MASH TL‑4 criteria (truck impact at 58 mph).
- A barrier system proven to withstand MASH TL-4 impact loads
- Available in single or doubled-sided absorptive, and noise reflective options
- Built with perforations and a sound absorbing mineral wool interior
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Modular Interior/Exterior Industrial Partitions
Panelized barriers (with optional absorptive louvers) for rapid reconfiguration around production lines and mechanical zones; commonly supplied with PE/SE‑stamped framing, doors, and foundations for ground‑level installs.
- Full Height Partitions
Floor-to-ceiling walls for maximum separation and isolation - Glass Walls
Enhance natural light and create a modern, open feel - Climate-Controlled Walls
Maintain specific temperature zones with insulated partition walls.
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Hybrid & Integrated Systems
Combine transparent sections for natural daylight with precast or PVC panels where added mass is required. Retaining walls, traffic barriers, and access components such as man doors and gates can be seamlessly integrated, delivering a clean, single-trade solution.
- Materials work with standard precast concrete wall (CMU) blocks
- Adds attractive transparent panels to masonry block noise barrier walls
- Easy to install system improves the look of the wall while reducing overall installation time and project cost
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Precast Concrete Modular Systems
Dense, resilient wall panels, with an STC rating around 41–44, engineered for privacy, noise mitigation, and long-term durability perfect for roadsides, property perimeters, and industrial sites.
Manufactured with a dry-cast, tongue-and-groove design, optimized for installation efficiency, high freeze-thaw resilience, and minimal maintenance often delivering faster build times than poured-in-place walls.
Supports heights up to 30 feet, with multiple textured finishes (Offset Block, Vertex, Smooth) and color options (Natural Gray, Mesa Buff, Coral Rose) for aesthetic integration.
Manufactured with a dry-cast, tongue-and-groove design, optimized for installation efficiency, high freeze-thaw resilience, and minimal maintenance often delivering faster build times than poured-in-place walls.
Supports heights up to 30 feet, with multiple textured finishes (Offset Block, Vertex, Smooth) and color options (Natural Gray, Mesa Buff, Coral Rose) for aesthetic integration.
Performance Specifications
Download the full spec sheet below.
Sound Transmission Class (STC)
Up to 46 dB depending on system configuration and environment
Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC)
Varies between ~0.70–0.95 for absorptive systems
Maximum Panel Span
Up to 16 ft (material-dependent)
Height Capability
Up to 30 ft (depending on design and load conditions)
Fire Rating: Class A (ASTM E84)
Up to 2-hour fire-resistance (select precast systems) per ASTM E119
Weather Resistance
UV-stable, freeze–thaw rated, corrosion-protected
Service Life Expectancy
20–40+ years based on material selection and environment
Applications
Where noise barriers are most commonly used.
Rooftop Mechanical Enclosures
HVAC units, chillers, cooling towers, and air-handling equipment
Generators & Compressors
Containing sound from stand-by or continuous-duty power system stations.
Community Noise Control
Reducing noise from traffic, industrial, utility, or energy operations
Transportation & Infrastructure
Highway, rail, and transit corridor noise abatement
Perimeter Industrial Barriers
Manufacturing plants, processing facilities, and distribution centers.
Loading Docks & Shipping Areas
Containing truck, forklift, and material-handling noise.
Why Choose Memtech Acoustics
Certified and Licensed Professionals
Every project is guided by acoustical engineering expertise, not guesswork.
National Standards Alignment
Our products follow IBC, ASTM E90 / ASTM E413 / ASTM C423, NFPA 80 & NFPA 285, and AASHTO Design Guide Specifications.
Turnkey, Full-Service Delivery
One partner for assessment, engineering, sourcing, and installation* from concept to compliance.
High Responsiveness, Proven Reliability
Fast mobilization, accurate timelines, and dependable project execution.
Trusted Local Partner, On-Demand Support
Michigan-based with regional reach and national shipping capabilities.
*Shipping available across the continental USA; installations are offered in select regions.
Documentation & Resources
CAD drawings included with custom orders
LEED documentation available upon request
Downloadable installation instructions and specifications
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