Ytong Barrier Reduces Noise on Highways and Railways

An economical and environmentally compatible solution, Ytong Noise Barrier developed by Türk Ytong prevents traffic noise from roads and railways. Developed within the scope of EU legislation harmonization efforts aimed at controlling and reducing environmental noise pollution, this new product's high sound insulation performance has been certified through acoustic tests conducted at TSE Laboratories according to TS EN 1793 standard. This new system will play an important role in controlling environmental noise pollution on roads, railways, airports and in industrial areas. Ytong Noise Barrier will offer durability, stable structure, rapid installation capability and an economical solution. Ytong Noise Barrier, a product resistant to weather conditions and requiring no maintenance, is therefore suitable for use in all climate zones in Turkey.

Gökhan Erel, General Manager of Türk Ytong, pointed out that noise currently poses a significant risk to human and public health, emphasizing that creating a noise-protected environment is important for people's physical and mental wellbeing.

Erel stated: "Particularly those living or working near transportation networks have their quality of life negatively affected. With residential areas concentrating near transportation networks, this has become an issue not only for major cities but for settlements of all sizes. As Ytong, using domestic raw materials and beginning production in Turkey, we are offering effective solutions to this problem through Ytong Noise Barrier. Ytong Noise Barrier, unaffected by weather conditions and resistant to many environmental impacts including wind loads, is a system that makes a difference in this field with its non-rotting, rust-free structure that does not suffer sectional loss or corrosion. For this reason, it is a low-cost investment and life-cycle alternative." Ytong Noise Barrier panels are shipped from the factory as finished products. With high assembly speed and practical application details, Ytong Noise Barrier panels provide cost advantage and speed in applications spanning kilometres. Various visual designs can be applied to these panels, and direct painting can be performed. Thus the panels can achieve a visual impact that harmonizes with the urban fabric and does not disturb residents. Ytong Noise Barriers also provide a good solution for reducing noise around residential buildings and large residential complexes, educational and health facilities, nursing homes, accommodation facilities, dormitory buildings, cultural and religious facilities.