Challenge

Most people will think of motorway fencing when hearing about acoustic barriers or fencing. The term conjures up miles of dense, dark and quite unattractive barriers that stretch for miles at the side of carriageways to contain the traffic sound. However, family run business Jackson's Fencing, have created a version of acoustic fencing that is for residential use.

Garden Designer Mark Lane’s home is situated in east Kent alongside a busy and noisy road. He had created a contemporary wildlife garden surrounding his home, and wanted to make full use of the space, but needed a barrier to drown out the noise of the nearby road.

Solution

By installing Jacksons' Jakoustic barriers along the whole of the length of the roadside, Mark has been able to make full use of the space.

Mark told Jacksons Fencing: “We installed a long run of Jacksons acoustic barrier along the entire length of the garden side that is adjacent to a busy road. The traffic noise was overwhelming, at busy times we would have to shout loudly just to be heard over the din.

Outcome

Mark continued: “The acoustic fencing is designed to either absorb or reflect the unwanted noise. The Jakcured timber boards are beautifully solid, they make a perfect timber backdrop to garden views and they have the Jacksons' 25 year guarantee as well.

“The boards are designed to fit together incredibly closely, so sound waves cannot easily penetrate the barrier. It has helped a lot; you can still hear the traffic noise, but the sound is contained on the other side of the fence.

“It is now actually possible to have a normal conversation, instead of shouting!

“A great thing is that as a result of the acoustic barrier being installed, we can now make full use of this area.

“We’ve created a seating/dining area underneath the large trees next to the Jakoustic. It not only looks great, especially with the late afternoon sun, it is a peaceful area to relax in with a glass of something after the stresses of the day.”

The installation of all the fencing and other Jacksons products in Mark's garden were carried out by Metcalfe Fencing, who are Jacksons' expert Installers.