As the need for residential development continues to increase with population growth, the need for noise barrier walls around these communities are also a requirement.
With tight constraints due to the Region of Waterloo trail system, Silentium Group was called upon to provide a turn-key noise barrier wall solution. This project was recently completed by Silentium Group managing all facets of the project, including permits, engineering/design, material procurement and installation.
TORONTO, ON, Sept 2022 – Silentium Group, Inc. is an industry-leading, turnkey noise barrier & retaining wall solutions provider responsible for bringing innovative, sustainable, eco-friendly products and expertise to the civil construction marketplace.
From project conception to completion, Silentium Group manages all facets of noise barrier and retaining wall projects including engineering & design, material supply and installation
Through collaboration with Mitrex, a photovoltaic noise barrier (PVNB) is in development for the North American market, offering a Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) of 0.7 through ASTM C423 testing, solar power production, and enhanced aesthetics for use on roads and highways.
The solar power produced by these new, innovative noise barriers can be directly supplied and used by nearby infrastructure. With a capacity of up to 22 W/SF, the solar power produced by these new, innovative noise barriers will transform our roadways into energy generators while maintaining the structure’s functionality. On average, each kilometer will be equal to a 1.2 MW power plant. The PVNBs can even be offered in virtually any design, including opaque and transparent options.
The truly revolutionary aspect of the PVNB panel technology is their noise absorptive characteristics. With performance comparable to existing absorptive noise barriers, the ability of these PVNBs to reduce unwanted traffic noise while also producing energy is the first type of noise barrier wall system of its kind.
Together, Silentium Group and Mitrex have already begun working with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) to assist in establishing product approval guidelines for this new technology by integrating Mitrex absorptive PVNB panels into existing MTO-approved noise wall system designs.
As these new guidelines are being established, Silentium Group has selected some of their existing noise barrier wall systems throughout North America to begin retrofitting with PVNB panels. These pilot projects with government entities are aimed to capture data and analyze the performance of PVNB absorptive panels for use in future projects.
“The North American transportation sector is a major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in our economy. The effects of climate change are already impacting how we travel and damaging our infrastructure. This means the transportation infrastructure market must be one of the biggest parts of the solution” says Travis Welch, President at Silentium Group, Inc. “The demand for sustainable transportation infrastructure technology such as PVNB’s is a step in the right direction to help fight the climate crisis we are in.”
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With the holiday season upon us, we would like to wish our customers, suppliers and partners a very happy holiday season and a peaceful and prosperous new year.
Thank you for the great business we did together this year. Now’s time for us both to relax and celebrate. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We look forward to working together in the new year, and many years to come!
Please note that our office will be closed from December 23rd, 2021 to January 3rd, 2022.
Sincerely,
Silentium Group
Silentium Group was pleased to assist our Client and Lowes Canada by providing a turn-key noise mitigation solution with our light-weight, PVC, absorptive, rooftop, Gravity Barrier System.
Being both fully flexible and self-supporting, SGI’s Gravity Barrier System was an ideal choice for our client when roof top penetration was not an option for screening multiple RTU’s.
Our Canadian-made, absorptive PVC perforated panels were an ideal choice on this project, with SGI also being able to provide our clients with our lightweight steel insulated panel system with a plethora of aesthetic options.
The SGI Gravity Barrier system had a seamless installation, with no disruption to the Lowes store below. Our solution met all acoustical and structural requirements, including ASTM C423-17 (sound absorption) and ASTM E-90-9 (transmission loss) testing.
Through our turnkey, single-sourced delivery model, SGI continues to expand its footprint with its lightweight noise barrier products in the ICI market. From ground to rooftop, SGI can provide solutions for all your noise mitigation needs.
Silentium Group has been selected through Graham Construction to supply and design 3 kilometers of its absorptive noise barrier and integrated architectural cladding system. The Davenport Diamond refers to the intersection where the Barrie GO corridor meets the CP rail tracks in Toronto, ON Canada. It’s one of the busiest train intersections in North America.
Davenport Diamond Grade Separation Project is a critical part of Metrolinx’s GO Expansion program and represents an important transit infrastructure commitment that will significantly improve service on the Barrie GO line. Silentium Group is proud to have been selected by Graham Construction and Metrolinx to provide its innovative noise barrier wall solutions and services.
The Silentium Group teamed up with ParkLane Mechanical Acoustics to provide the Goldman Group with a turn-key noise abatement solution for their residential development project. With over 200 lineal meters of earth retention required, Silentium Group’s integrated retaining wall / noise wall was the perfect solution for the required application.
A secondary 5 meter high L shaped noise barrier wall was also required and Silentium Group’s absorptive AcoustaCrete noise barrier wall system was also the ideal noise wall system to integrate seamlessly with the earth retention – retaining wall requirement.
Silentium Group’s cantilevered post and panel design was very effective dealing a tight lot line while allowing for minimal excavation and back-fill area. With the noise abatement and earth retention requirements in place, the Goldman Group is continuing to develop the area for a future Mattamy Homes residential development site.
