Never underestimate the importance of ceilings designed for exceptional sound absorption and water resistance when used outside the splash zone for pool environments.
Lots of Fun, Lots of Noise
Going to an indoor swimming pool or waterpark is something most people look forward to: they are a lot of fun!
But these lively places can also generate an excessive amount of noise, and that clamor bounces off the ceilings, walls, and floors to travel across the water surface. That is most definitely not fun; Extreme noise can ruin the experience for everyone, and possibly even compromise safety.
Investments Safe and Sound
A noisy pool area can be tiring and uncomfortable. For some, it can be unbearable. Aside from headache-inducing sound levels, it is crucial that people can communicate. Swimming coaches need to be able to instruct swimmers. Lifeguards need to be able to determine quickly what could be a call for help or a serious incident. Parents need to be heard when imploring children to get out of the pool before wrinkles become permanent.
Activity-Based Acoustic Design
Increased speech clarity is crucial to the safety and success of any indoor pool or waterpark. Ecophon® recommends - and easily achieves- a wall-to-wall sound-absorbing ceiling solution.
Properly installed sound-absorbing panels help establish a more desirable sound environment, which leads to:
- Improved safety
- Improved communication
- Increased user satisfaction
- Greater staff well-being
The Ideal Indoor Pool Environment
Ecophon acoustic ceiling panels help mitigate excessive sound while also withstanding the impact of water (when installed "outside of splash zone"). As tested according to applicable ISO standards and beyond, Ecophon products, surfaces, and mounting accessories are guaranteed:
Water-resistant: Safe to use when installed outside of the splash zone.
Chloride-resistant: Tested in environments with high chloride concentrations.
Highly humidity-resistant: ISO classified for a relative humidity of 95% at 30°C
High Acoustic performance: High sound absorption with increased speech clarity
Splash Zone Options
The splash zone is not only what kids love to play in. It's also defined as the area where purposely directed or inadvertently splashed water could contact the acoustic panels. But we're ready for that. Make sure you are too!
The following acoustic assemblies are suitable for installation above the Splash Zone (beyond the reach of water splash):
- Ecophon Focus A (2x2, 2x4, 4x4) with CT 15/16"EZ Stab Classic Environmental-G90 grid system (beyond the reach of water splash).
- Ecophon Focus E/24 (2x2, 2x4, 4x4) with CT 15/16" EZ Stab Classic Environmental-G90 grid system and Connect Wall Bracket T-Profile
- Ecophon Focus DG (2x2, 2x4) with CT 15/16" EZ Stab Classic Environmental-G90 grid system and Connect Wall Bracket T-Profile and Connect Hold Down Clip Ds (1per 2x2 panel, 2 per 2x4 panel)
Also the 15/16" EZ Stab Environmental System utilizes G90 hot-dipped galvanized steel web construction with aluminum capping. In other words, it's ideal for high-humidity areas.
A Sound Effect
Sound absorption and speech intelligibility are vital components of a fun, safe, indoor pool or waterpark experience. Ecophon's sound-absorbing acoustic ceiling panels offer a smart, reliable way to achieve healthier indoor environments, improve quality of life, and foster well-being for all.