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Hanging Acoustical Art

Reed Tanner — Mon, 09 May 2016 14:10:45 +0000

We were approached by the designer and owner of a new restaurant in Charleston, SC about making a solution to hang artwork made into acoustical panels from the ceiling. They had all the artwork and frames picked out that they wanted to use. We took all of the material and ideas, and gave them an

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Division 8 | Doors and Windows

Warco Web Admin — Mon, 09 May 2016 14:09:36 +0000

Warco is a “solutions” company, and supplying division 8 items are another way that we provide products and services to clients. When attention to detail is necessary, and provisional accuracy is required, Warco’s consistent ability to meet the schedule while operating within project specifications shows through. The below listing includes some examples of items that

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RPG Offers Unique Acoustical Solutions

Warco Web Admin — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 13:28:56 +0000

RPG is the industry leader in acoustical research and product development. The most recent eFFUSOR newsletter highlights the use of Clearsorber which is a fiber free sound absorber that allows daylighting to pass into the space as well as Topakustik which is an acoustically absorptive wood finish. RPG has solutions for any acoustical issue that

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Construction Type and Fire Resistance

Warco Web Admin — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 23:17:05 +0000

There are many factors that go into classifying the Type of Construction for a building, including the use of the building, the structural materials used, the number of stories, and the area per floor. Table 503 of the International Building Code is used by the designer in this process. Different Types of Construction require different

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NRC, STC, CAC

Warco Web Admin — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:03:14 +0000

There is often much confusion over the NRC, STC, and CAC of certain products and assemblies as they relate to acoustical properties. NRC stands for Noise Reduction Coefficient and is used to measure the amount of absorption inside a space. STC stands for Sound Transmission Class and is used to measure the amount of sound that is passing between

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Is a labor crisis looming?

Warco Web Admin — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 16:37:59 +0000

It goes without saying, but the production aspect of construction can frequently be the most stressful portion of building. The impacts of repairs, re-work, and poor craftsmanship quality can hurt the project schedule and overall costs while applying unwanted strain on work relationships. With that noted, many construction professionals and educators have expressed a concern

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