The Situation

Quieting La Sirena Generator – We installed QuietFiber® noise absorbing material in the massive generator room of the newly constructed La Sirena superstore. The La Sirena chain of Walmart-size shopping warehouses provides one-stop shopping for locals and tourists.

We installed QuietFiber on the ceiling and walls of the store’s industrial power systems room, which houses massive emergency generators. These are necessary to keep power running in this area of the Caribbean, which is plagued by frequent power outages.

Santo Domingo-based Edelca designed and installed the industrial generators, which are a staple in this island republic. Carlos Montas is both the owner of Edelca and Acoustiblok’s representative in the Dominican Republic. Montas’ trademark “industrial art” generator systems are known for their bold colors and their clean, modern, high gloss appearance.  They have been installing them in this island republic for more than 20 years and they are a staple.

The Problem

“Noise from these industrial generators is a major problem and it plagues both businesses and residential property owners. The noise levels are almost unbearable, and the constant drone can cause permanent hearing loss. So you need to have an adequate level of soundproofing in place when they are running.” said Montas.

The Solution

The sound deadening QuietFiber material protects the locals and tourists from the loud industrial noise of the generators. Montas and his crew cut the QuietFiber to fit around any electrical conduits. They then secured the material to the walls and ceiling with standard insulation stick pins. The La Sirena project is the first time Montas used QuietFiber and he had this to say:

“I always install noise absorbing material with my generators and QuietFiber is the best soundproofing product we’ve ever used.”

The Result

“The product is great and more than I had hoped for,” Montas said. “We plan on using QuietFiber on all our future projects. We’re that happy with it.”

President and founder of Acoustiblok, Lahnie Johnson said “Using QuietFiber is perfect in this scenario, as we made it to address the reverberant sound emanating from these types of concrete-walled rooms.”

“We designed QuietFiber with this type of hot, humid environment in mind. Solid surface noise issues require a product with proven maximum sound absorption . QuietFiber also has a high temperature rating for fire blocking, and is completely hydrophobic.”

QuietFiber has an NRC of 1.00, which means it absorbs the maximum amount of sound and we offer a lifetime warranty.