Sound walls can be made from many different types of materials, one of which is lightweight PVC panels as used in AIL Sound Walls. These types of PVC panels offer advantages that might not be available in other systems.
Lower installed costs for PVC noise barrier walls
Their lightweight construction allows them to be installed in many different configurations and applications. On the ground, their lighter weight allows them to be installed easily with local labor, lighter lifting equipment and smaller foundations — all of which means lower foundation costs. Plus, with panel lengths of up to 16′, fewer posts and foundations are needed — which means even lower installed costs.
PVC noise barrier walls are longer lasting
These sound barrier walls are made from long-lasting, UV-resistant PVC, with the highest percentage of recycled content available. They are low maintenance and, unlike wood, metal or concrete noise walls, they will not rust, rot or stain and they are impervious to rain, snow, ice and de-icing salts.
PVC sound walls adapt easily to inclines, angles and curves and accommodate doors and utility ports
These lightweight and nimble PVC sound wall systems are also very adaptable for various types of sites and applications. They are great for access gates, doors, utility ports, clear panels and site variations like curves, angles, steps and grade changes. Their design flexibility allows them to be designed into wall-clad, roof-mounted or other structure-mounted systems such as parapets, crash barriers or retaining walls.
AIL Sound Walls — lightweight PVC sound walls for every application
AIL Sound Walls are very versatile and can be configured for a wide variety of applications in the transportation, rail, commercial, industrial, energy, mining, healthcare, municipal and residential development sectors. Here are some examples of popular applications for AIL Sound Walls.
Airport noise walls
AIL Sound Walls are engineered for maximum sound reduction from unwanted airport noise, whether it comes from a small commuter plane taxiing for take-off or from a massive Airbus racing down the runway. Our absorptive and reflective systems are perfect for airport noise barrier walls.
Commercial development noise walls
As commercial developments encroach upon residential neighborhoods, residents are requesting better noise barrier wall solutions. Low maintenance and easy to install, AIL Sound Walls provide superior noise-abatement solutions for all noise-sensitive projects.
Compressor and regulator station enclosures
Air or gas compressors are very noisy pieces of equipment. AIL Sound Walls offer unmatched performance. Secure access doors can be integrated into these noise barrier walls to allow easy access for routine maintenance or emergency repairs.
Depot and loading dock sound walls
With trucks arriving day or night, transit depots and loading docks never seem to sleep. That shouldn’t mean that nearby residents can’t sleep either. Easy to install and cost-effective, AIL Sound Walls can be integrated into buildings or around depot yards to keep the peace.
Equipment enclosures
AIL Sound Walls can be engineered to create customized equipment enclosures and screens. Access doors and ports are easily integrated for routine equipment maintenance, making our systems an ideal noise barrier wall solution for any type of equipment enclosure or screen.
Generator and transformer enclosures
Whether on rooftops or at ground level, noise from generators and transformers is easily mitigated by custom enclosures made from AIL Sound Walls. Their versatility and light weight make them ideal for generator enclosures and transformer enclosures of all shapes and sizes.
Highway and bridge sound walls
AIL Sound Walls’ reflective and absorptive systems provide superior noise abatement and are cost-effective noise barrier wall solutions. They can be installed easily on narrow roadside job sites and are an efficient land-use solution in urban areas.
HVAC unit enclosures
Many of today’s urban buildings use roof-mounted HVAC systems. The lighter weight of AIL Sound Walls makes them ideal for rooftop enclosures. Their supports easily integrate with both existing and new roof structures to deliver effective sound barrier wall solutions.
Industrial site noise barriers
Excessive noise is one of the most common occupational health hazards in today’s heavy industrial job sites and permanent hearing loss is a serious health concern. Choose AIL Sound Walls to mitigate unwanted noise with effective noise barrier wall solutions.
Military site sound barrier walls
The versatility and performance of AIL Sound Walls makes them excellent choices to mitigate unwanted noise from operational and infrastructure sources on military bases. Integrated access doors for personnel or vehicles and clear viewports are features that military specifiers appreciate.
Oil and gas facility noise walls
Occupational hearing loss is a serious concern for many workers in the energy sector, requiring effective sound-abatement solutions on job sites. The high-performance ratings of our AIL Sound Walls provide unmatched value and performance in noise barrier walls.
Parking lot sound barrier walls
Busy parking lots generate plenty of noise that can aggravate neighboring homes and businesses. Keep the peace with AIL Sound Walls — a cost-effective solution that’s engineered for maximum performance in noise barrier walls.
Pumping station noise walls
Take larger mechanical systems and add pressure and you have a recipe for unwanted noise. AIL Sound Walls provide excellent sound-mitigation solutions for pumping stations and similar facilities that require perimeter noise barrier walls.
Railway sound barrier walls
AIL Sound Walls offer cost-effective and durable noise barrier wall solutions. In addition to their excellent sound-mitigation properties, AIL Sound Walls can be installed easily on narrow rail job sites and are an efficient land-use solution in urban areas.
Residential development sound walls
Today’s residential developers need to consider nearby communities throughout every phase of construction. Keep your project on track and the neighborhood happy with AIL Sound Walls — the low-maintenance and budget-friendly noise barrier wall solution.
Rooftop noise barriers and screens
The lighter weight of AIL Sound Walls make them ideal for rooftop applications. Our in-house engineering team helps ensure our sound barrier wall systems integrate easily with roof structures of both existing and new buildings to deliver effective sound mitigation.
Shopping center noise walls
Lightweight and easy to install, AIL Sound Walls are engineered for maximum sound reduction of ambient commercial noise such as customer traffic, delivery trucks, loading docks and on-site machinery. These noise barrier walls install easily on narrow site perimeters.
Sport field and park sound walls
Sports fields, parks and playgrounds are often located near residential areas and need effective noise barrier walls. AIL Sound Walls come in a variety of attractive colors and textures and are keeping the peace in all of these types of locations — even race tracks.
Structure-mounted sound walls
Although often ground-mounted, AIL Sound Walls can easily be integrated with other structures such as AIL MSE Walls (or other retaining walls), traffic barriers and bridge parapets. Our in-house engineering capability and on-site support ensures successful project outcomes.
Utility substation sound barrier walls
With transparent panels, utility ports and man-doors that can be easily integrated to allow access for routine maintenance or emergency repairs, AIL Sound Walls are ideal noise barrier wall solutions for utility applications.
Wastewater treatment plant sound walls
Wastewater treatment plants generate noise and, if they are located near residential areas, that can be problematic. Noise barrier walls or surrounds made from AIL Sound Walls provide effective and secure solutions with a variety of features like access doors and view ports.
Be confident with an AIL Sound Walls turnkey solution
We support you through all phases of your noise barrier wall project: engineering, manufacturing, project management and site assistance — so you know you have a turnkey solution you can count on.
- In-house design and engineering expertise
- Designs based on wind loading and local soil conditions
- Detailed proposals complete with installation budget estimates
- Engineer-stamped project drawings for approvals and construction
- Professional support in engineering, project management and site assistance
- Offering value-engineered alternatives to help you save time and money
An AIL Sound Walls Representative can help you save
There’s an AIL Sound Walls specialist ready to help you value engineer a better solution for your sound-mitigation project. Call toll-free 1-866-231-7867 to get started.
