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Transparent Noise Barriers
Acrylic, polycarbonate, laminated glass and aluminium-framed elements. For projects where the view, daylight or sightlines matter as much as the noise reduction.
Why transparent
When a Transparent System Is Needed
Six reasons a project goes transparent.
Maintaining the View
Residents and road users keep the view they had.
Less Massive
Visually lighter than concrete or timber at the same height.
Daylight
Homes and gardens behind the barrier keep their natural light.
Traffic Safety
Sightlines at junctions, curves and ramps stay open.
Landscape
Less conspicuous in open landscape.
Architecture
Avoids enclosing urban areas behind a solid wall.
Four sheet systems
Which Sheet Suits the Project
Compare the four systems by size, finish and standard. Full product sheets on request.
| System | Types | Insulation | Max sheet mm | Thickness mm | Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic (PMMA) | Cast, extruded, 100% recycled, polyamide reinforced, matted, relief | B3 to B4, Rw 26 to 36 dB | 3100 x 9300 cast; 2000 x 8000 extruded | Cast 10 and up; extruded 10 to 25 | Bird stripes, prints, silkscreen |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | UV, scratch resistant, Margard | B3 to B4, Rw 26 to 36 dB | 2000 x 6000 UV; 2000 x 3000 SR | 8 to 15 | Bird stripes, prints |
| Glass | Heat strengthened, tempered, float, laminated, colour, solar | Rw 36 to 40 dB | Up to 3000 x 13000 by thickness | 8 to 40 laminated | Multi-colour prints at cost |
| Window-framed | Aluminium frame, EPDM, glass, acrylic or polycarbonate infill | Rw 36 to 40 dB | 1000 to 6000 long; 500 to 2000 high | By infill | Against, over or in the posts |
Downsides, handled
What to Plan For
Birds
Bird stripes or printed patterns, brushed, printed or foil, keep birds away from the sheet.
Scratch Resistance
Glass is scratch resistant by nature; special coatings are available for acrylic and polycarbonate.
Maintenance
Transparency lasts only with proper maintenance. In many barriers only parts are transparent, where the view matters most.
Explore by Application
Where transparent noise barriers are specified. Each application page covers the typical challenges, decisions and relevant projects.
