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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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