See How AcoustaShield Compares To Other Fencing Materials
Seethematerial comparison tablesbelowfordesignand installation factors to consider when comparing AcoustaShield sound barrier fencing systems to concrete, wood, and metal fencing materials.
MATERIAL COMPARISON - DESIGN FACTORS
ACOUSTASHIELD
CONCRETE
WOOD
METAL
TYPE OF SYSTEM
POST & PANEL
POURED/POST & PANEL POST & PANEL
POST & PANEL
MOISTURE RESISTANCE
EXCELLENT
POOR
POOR
GOOD
FREEZE-THAW RESISTANCE
EXCELLENT
POOR
FAIR
POOR
TYPICAL SERVICE LIFE
50+ YEARS
50 YEARS*
25 YEARS
25 YEARS
EASE OF INSTALLATION
FAIR
FAIR
EXCELLENT
FAIR
FIRE RESISTANCE GRAFFITI RESISTANCE WEIGHT PER SQUARE FOOT
POOR
EXCELLENT
EXCELLENT
EXCELLENT
POOR
POOR
EXCELLENT
POOR
5-8 lbs.
30-45 lbs.
100-125 lbs.
5-7 lbs.
*Compared to AcoustaShield sound barrier, concrete, wood, and metal products may have a much shorter service life in areas where de-icing road treatments are used for snow and ice.
MATERIAL COMPARISON - INSTALLATION FACTORS
ACOUSTASHIELD
CONCRETE
WOOD
METAL
HEAVY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
NO
YES
NOT ALL
YES
CAN BE USED ON BRIDGES
YES
NO
YES
NO
CHALLENGING TERRAIN
YES
NO
NO
NO
ONSITE CHANGES/ADJUSTMENTS
YES
YES
NO
NO
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