Item 7Gk. City of Southlake
Department of Planning
1400 Main Street, Suite 310, Southlake, TX 76092
MEMORANDUM
September 28, 2005
TO
FROM
SUBJECT
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Ken Baker, AICP, Planning Director
Variance to Chapter 11, Article III of the Southlake City Code (Noise Nuisances) for
the Shops at Southlake (Central Market).
REQUESTED ACTION: Consider the requested variance to the Noise Code.
BACKGROUND: The Southlake City Code, Chapter 11, Article III (Noise Nuisances)
regulates noise levels in the city. The standards established are as
follows:
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Shops at Southlake, located at the southeast corner of F.M. 1709 and
S. Carroll Avenue, may require a variance from the above standard.
At present, a 14' high wall is proposed along the southern property line
to buffer the adjoining residences from noise nuisances expected to be
generated by the proposed adjacent commercial operations. This wall
would meet the city's standards of limiting noise at the residential
properties to under 55 decibels. However, due to the scale and
aesthetic concerns of a 14' high wall, City Council and adjoining
property owners may opt for a lower wall. In that case, a variance to
the noise standards will be required for the development.
Attached with this memo is an exhibit depicting the area affected by
this variance request. Also attached are letters from the developer's
acoustical consultant with information pertaining to noise analysis at
the southern edge of the subject property.
ATTACHMENTS: Site Plan Exhibit
Acoustical consultant's letter
Acoustical consultant's noise level analysis
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To: David C. Palmer, Cencor
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FRom: Chad Himmel
DATE: September 13, 2005
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RE: Shops at Southlake - Environmental Noise Control Barriers
JEA #: 2531
JEA has reviewed the potential effects of reduced barrier heights for the proposed
development, if 14' -tall barriers cannot be implemented along the south property
line due to City of Southlake wall /fence height limitations (re 8'- maximum
allowable height).
JEA estimated delivery truck and refrigeration equipment noise levels received on
residential properties located south of the development site, based on various
conceptual barrier heights, in accordance with barrier location, configuration, and
construction concepts outlined in our Sept. 12 report to Cencor.
Estimated noise levels received on south neighboring residential properties follow,
using two primary facility noise sources: 1) a single passing tractor- trailer with
high diesel exhaust stack (exhaust at about 12' above pavement), and 2)
continuous operation of outdoor refrigeration condenser equipment associated
with the proposed HEB building.
As shown in the table above, the Southlake Noise Ordinance allowable nighttime
or Sunday noise limit of 55 dBA can be achieved using a 14' -tall noise barrier, and
may be achieved with barrier height of 12' or more, but cannot be achieved with a
barrier shorter than 12', even with implementation of optional barrier absorptive
or diffusive surface treatments discussed in the Sept. 12 report.
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Estimated Noise Level (dBA; Leq)
Received at South Neighboring
Residential Properties
South Property Line
Barrier Height
One Passing
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14'
55 dBA
54 dBA
12'
57 dBA
56 dBA
10'
60 dBA
58 dBA
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66 dBA
62 dBA
As shown in the table above, the Southlake Noise Ordinance allowable nighttime
or Sunday noise limit of 55 dBA can be achieved using a 14' -tall noise barrier, and
may be achieved with barrier height of 12' or more, but cannot be achieved with a
barrier shorter than 12', even with implementation of optional barrier absorptive
or diffusive surface treatments discussed in the Sept. 12 report.
Chad Himmel
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COUSTICS
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September 12, 2005
Mr. Brian Thomas, AIA
Selser Schaefer Architects
1350 South Boulder Ave, Ste 1100
Tulsa, OK 74119
Mr. David C. Palmer
Cencor Realty Services
3102 Maple Avenue, Ste 500
Dallas, TX 75206
RE: Site Plan Environmental Noise Review
Shops of Southlake and HEB Central Market, Southlake, Texas
Dear Sirs:
JEAcousTics (JEA) was retained on behalf of H.E. Butt Grocery Co. (HEB) by
Selser Schaefer Architects (SSA) and by Cencor Realty Services to provide
acoustical consultation for environmental noise issues related to the proposed
development for the Shops of Southlake, including an HEB Central Market in
Southlake, Texas. Our scope of services includes review of the site plan, review of
the Southlake development code regarding noise, identification of potential noise
sources and evaluation of noise propagation to adjacent or nearby residential
receiver properties.
JEA has conducted a review of the site plan for the purposes described above.
Recommendations for environmental noise control, including design parameters
and guide specifications for noise containment, isolation or attenuation concepts
are provided below for your consideration.
Site Conditions
The development site is located at the southeast intersection of East Southlake
Blvd. and South Carroll Avenue. The lot is currently undeveloped. To the north of
the proposed development, is a commercial /mixed use Southlake Town Square,
which includes eateries and a bank (NW corner). Across South Carroll Avenue,
east of the center that will contain the Central Market, is undeveloped as well.
South of the proposed development is a residential community. Properties with
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residential dwellings, typically 2 stories, back up next to the service areas of the
Central Market and southern shops of the Southlake development. The Central
Market store building will generally occupy the south portion of the development
site. The project site (plan shown below) will contain the new store building with
surrounding paved parking for customers to the north, and driveway areas to the
south for HEB fleet and vendor (i.e., tractor - trailer and delivery van) operations
for Central Market and adjacent retail to the east and west. Grade elevation at
the residential properties is approximately equal to (up to 2' higher than) the
elevation of pavement at the proposed facility. As the grade elevation increases
going east along the proposed site the elevation of the grade at the residences
increases likewise.
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On the morning of August 6, 2005, JEA visited the project site. The objectives of
the site visit were to measure ambient noise levels on neighboring residential
south of the project site and to observe and document primary noise propagation
paths and sensitive noise receivers surrounding the site.
Southlake Blvd. is a 4 -lane roadway (2 lanes in each direction with a center
turning lane). South Carroll Avenue is a 2 -lane roadway (1 lane in each direction).
Based on observations at the site, it appears that vehicular traffic noise from both
South Carroll and Southlake Blvd. are not major contributors to the background
noise (due to distance for Southlake Blvd. and traffic for South Carroll Ave).
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Primary noise sources include outdoor air - conditioning condensers at residential
properties, low altitude airplane and helicopter fly -overs (near DFW airport), and
lawn -care activity. Overall, we anticipate moderate to low ambient noise levels
(around 45 dBA) in the general vicinity of houses south of the development site.
Southlake Noise Ordinance
The Southlake Noise Ordinance' defines objective noise levels that are declared to
be unlawful. (See attached Ordinance in the Appendix.) The following table
summarizes noise levels that are unlawful when received on a residential zoned
property:
Limits for Noise Received on Residential Zoned Property
Property Receiving Sound
Daytime
Nighttime
Sundays
Residential
60 dBA
55 dBA
55 dBA
Commercial
70 dBA
65 dBA
65 dBA
The noise ordinance specifically states, "measurements are intended to be taken
on typical single incident noise from activity at the noise source." JEA interprets
this statement as an instantaneous measurement for a single event. Therefore,
the design goal will be relative to the more stringent nighttime criteria. The noise
ordinance specifically restricts (Sec. 11- 61 -(11)) "Conducting any commercial or
industrial trash or waste pickup within 1,000 linear feet of any residential
dwelling during the nighttime.
Potential Facility Environmental Noise Sources
Reviews of the site plan and JEA's experience with HEB supermarkets and other
retail facilities indicate the following potential continuous, intermittent and
transient noise sources at the proposed facility:
• Truck docks: ground level, combination of continuous (idling) and transient
❑ Vehicle noise, arriving, idling, and departing
❑ Vehicle refrigeration equipment associated with refrigerated trailers
❑ Loading and unloading operations (palettes, impacts, forklifts, carts)
• Vendor delivery vans: ground level, transient, limited duration
• Grocery refrigeration chiller equipment: ground level or roof mounted,
relatively continuous
Cite of Southlake, Code of Ordinances, Ordinance No. 778
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• Diesel engine electrical generator
• Building air conditioning and ventilation equipment: roof mounted, continuous
• Driveway traffic (vendors and customers): ground level, combination of
continuous (idling) and transient
• Parking lot and driveway sweepers: ground level, limited duration.
• Trash compactors: ground level, intermittent, limited duration
❑ Compactor operation
❑ Compactor pickup onto flat -bed truck
For grade- mounted grocery refrigeration chiller equipment, JEA used the
following noise data on file from previous HEB store analysis to model
preliminary condensing unit selections by John Clary (Clive Samuels & Assoc.):
Refrigeration Condensing Unit Noise at 10 Feet (dB)
ner Octave Band Center Freouencv (Hz)
Depending on evolution of design and equipment selections, source sound levels
may vary. Equipment locations may affect propagation paths and net attenuation
due to distance losses and reflections. Specific noise mitigation measures will be
refined to achieve permissible noise levels at property lines.
Potential Facility Noise Received at Existing Residential Properties
Following the site visit, JEA conducted analyses to evaluate potential facility
environmental noise received at neighboring properties. The objectives of the
analyses were:
• To estimate noise levels produced by fleet and vendor activity in the loading
docks and driveway south of the site
• To estimate noise levels produced by proposed condensers and generators
at the new facility, based on equipment manufacturer's noise data;
• To project noise levels received at neighboring residential properties; and
• To compare the projected noise levels to the Southlake Noise Ordinance
Operations noise from vendor delivery trucks and tractor - trailers in the receiving
docks may be occurring during early- morning hours from 6 am and on Sundays.
Therefore, the controlling objective limit in the ordinance would be 55 dBA at the
property line for operations noise and 55 dBA for air conditioning and
refrigeration equipment. Operation of diesel generator for routine
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Depending on evolution of design and equipment selections, source sound levels
may vary. Equipment locations may affect propagation paths and net attenuation
due to distance losses and reflections. Specific noise mitigation measures will be
refined to achieve permissible noise levels at property lines.
Potential Facility Noise Received at Existing Residential Properties
Following the site visit, JEA conducted analyses to evaluate potential facility
environmental noise received at neighboring properties. The objectives of the
analyses were:
• To estimate noise levels produced by fleet and vendor activity in the loading
docks and driveway south of the site
• To estimate noise levels produced by proposed condensers and generators
at the new facility, based on equipment manufacturer's noise data;
• To project noise levels received at neighboring residential properties; and
• To compare the projected noise levels to the Southlake Noise Ordinance
Operations noise from vendor delivery trucks and tractor - trailers in the receiving
docks may be occurring during early- morning hours from 6 am and on Sundays.
Therefore, the controlling objective limit in the ordinance would be 55 dBA at the
property line for operations noise and 55 dBA for air conditioning and
refrigeration equipment. Operation of diesel generator for routine
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maintenance /exercise is expected to occur during daytime hours. Thus, the
objective limit for generator noise would be 60 dBA at the property line.
Truck Docks artd Trucks Without providing effective noise barriers to block the
direct path of sound from tractor - trailer traffic and vendor van loading and
unloading activity on the development site to existing neighboring residences,
some noises produced by the proposed development are likely to exceed nighttime
noise levels allowed by the noise ordinance.
If no effective noise barrier is in place, noise levels associated with some of the
louder vendor traffic and loading dock operations received at the existing
residential properties to the south can be expected to be as high as 69 dBA. These
noise levels will be associated with transient events, such as backup beepers,
moments of tractor acceleration, truck horns, vendor van rollup- doors. For longer -
term events, such as idling of tractors, trailer refrigerators, and longer periods of
relatively continuous loading dock activity, noise levels received on north and east
neighboring properties can be expected to be less than 69 dBA but which still
exceed the 55 dBA limits for nighttime noise. With effective noise barriers in
place, discussed below, noise levels can be reduced to meet ordinance limits.
Buildin,a Systems (HVAQ Building HVAC design has not been completed and
specific equipment has not been selected. JEA obtained likely condenser
information and modeled predicted noise at the southerly residential property
boundary to be below 72 dBA. Refrigeration equipment noise is expected to have
tonal character, which may also increase neighbor's annoyance. Installation of
noise barriers and/or acoustical absorption around refrigeration equipment would
reduce equipment noise and its impact at property boundaries.
Diesel Generator Continuous noise produced by the generator during routine
maintenance operation or exercise, can be expected to be 66 dBA (without noise
barriers) at the residential properties south of the development. Maintenance
operations are expected to be during the daytime. With a 60 dBA daytime noise
ordinance and 6 dB of noise reduction required, noise mitigation for tractor trailer
activity may be used to meet the criteria.
Traffic: On- premises partner and customer traffic noise in parking areas and
driveways on the development are expected to comply with noise ordinance
requirements without additional noise mitigation. However, some partner
vehicles may be louder than expected, and use of a noise barrier to address vehicle
noise along primary driveways may be warranted, especially where noise barriers
installed to address vendor tractor - trailer noise concerns can be utilized to also
address partner /employee traffic noise.
Trash Compactors Trash compactor operation is expected to comply with daytime
noise ordinance requirements without additional noise mitigation. However,
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commercial trash pickups during the nighttime are prohibited when within 1000'
fr om a residential property.
Pavement Sweeping Parking lot sweeper operations are not anticipated during
nighttime hours for south driveway areas. Parking lot sweeper noise is expected
to comply with noise ordinance requirements without additional noise mitigation.
Planning and Design for Noise Mitigation
According to current plans, fences or walls that may act as effective noise barriers
are planned along the southern property between the Central Market and the
residential neighborhood. These walls should be designed and utilized to be
effective noise barriers that obstruct the direct path of primary noises (tractor
exhaust stacks, loading docks, truck driveways, vendor parking areas, and
refrigeration condensers) towards residential properties to the north and east.
1. Tractor - Trailer Delivery Daytime /Non - Sunday Scheduling
JEA understands that HEB has agreed to limit tractor - trailer deliveries to
daytime hours between 6 am and 10 pm. The Southlake Ordinance defines
daytime hours to be 7 am -10 pm, when (except on Sundays) the noise limit is
60 dBA rather than 55 dBA for nighttime. Thus, even with deliveries
restricted to 6 am -10 pm, some deliveries may occur during nighttime hours or
Sundays; subject to the 55 dBA noise limit. If deliveries can be limited to
Ordinance daytime hours (i.e., 7 am- 10 —pm), Monday through Saturday (i.e.,
not on Sunday), the 60 dBA noise limit may be observed, and the 14' height of
some of the western portion of the South Pr °oporty Line Bari °ier described below
in item (2.a), west of the HEB building, may be reduced to 12'.
2. Truck Noise Barriers
In order to reduce idling and driving noise from tractors, trailer refrigerator
noise, warning beeper noise, compactor pickup noise, and other vendor loading
dock facility noise received at south neighboring properties, implement the
following items:
a. South Property Line Barrier
❑ West Portion: Install a noise barrier at least 14' high, as measured from
driveway pavement elevation along the west portion of the southern
property boundary, where tractor - trailer traffic is anticipated. The
barrier should extend from near South Carroll Avenue to about the
plane of east face of the east -most condensing unit, about 150' east of
the truck docka total length of about 750' from S. Carroll Ave.
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❑ Middle Portion: The 14' barrier height may be stepped down to 8' in
increments of 1' per 20' horizontal length. Thus, over a distance of about
100' from west to east the middle portion of the barrier could step down
from 14' to 8' height.
❑ East Portion: For the east portion of the south property line, the barrier
height may be 8' tall, extending to the east end of the development
property. The east portion of the barrier may follow the driveway
curving north, or it may remain parallel to the property boundary.
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b. Noise Barrier Construction: Noise barriers should be constructed of
materials weighing at least 2.5 pounds per square foot ( >_ 5 psf preferred)
and should be solid, not having open weep holes, seams, or other
perforations that would allow the passage of air and sound through the
wall. Where gaps (up to —4" above grade) are required at the base of the
barrier for stormwater drainage, etc., ensure that the direct path of sound
(direct line of sight) from the drainage gap to a tractor - trailer exhaust stack
(12' above pavement at loading dock or rear driveways) through any portion
of the gap is obstructed by a secondary barrier or earth berm. Masonry or
concrete is preferred for barriers, including precast concrete panel systems
(e.g., Superior Concrete Fence). Wood, sheet metal, or other materials may
also be acceptable. For a wood barrier (as a less effective alternative), use
battens to seal gaps between boards, and implement a maintenance plan to
repair and replace battens that crack or warp over time.
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3. Landscaping (Acoustical Effects of Trees and Shrubs)
Approximately 1 dBA of environmental noise reduction can be achieved by
proving about 100' of dense, evergreen treeibrush growth to separate outdoor
noise sources from sensitive receivers. Compared to the acoustical
effectiveness of 8'- to 14' -tall noise barriers recommended and potential effects
due to meteorological conditions (wind, temperature - gradient refraction), noise
reduction provided by proposed, heavy landscaping on Lot 6 would be
insignificant.
4. Optional Acoustically Absorptive or Diffusive Surfaces
Tractor and vendor van traffic noise will build up between the south building
face and the noise barrier. Acoustical absorption or diffusion to reduce noise
build -up is not required, but may be considered for implementation to achieve
up to 2 dBA noise reduction if noise barriers shorter than those recommended
item (2.a) are desired. To augment barrier performance so that 14' barriers can
be reduced to 12' minimum, apply acoustically absorptive or diffusive surfaces
to either the building face or face of the noise barriers to reduce the build -up of
noise. Adding optional absorption or diffusion will not allow the recommended
14' barrier height to be reduced lower than 12' above driveway elevation:
a. Optional absorption: Consider adding apsorption to about 50% of north -
facing barrier surfaces (or possibly the opposing south - facing building
surfaces). Absorptive finishes should have a Noise Reduction Coefficient
(NRC) no less than NRC 0.50, and may include Pyrok Acoustement`"' spray -
on cement based acoustical plaster, SoundBlox'R acoustically absorptive
CMU, medium density (3 -7 pcf) fiberglass panels faced with perforated
metal panels, or other acoustical materials suitable for use outdoors. See
the attached product and vendor list. Absorptive materials with higher
NRC ratings may be used to cover less surface area. Acoustical absorption
is a function of absorption coefficient (NRC value) and surface area. Thus,
the acoustical absorption provided by 1500 square feet of material with
NRC 0.50 is equal to that provided by 750 square feet with NRC 1.0.
b. Optional diffusion: In addition to, or as a less effective alternative to adding
acoustically absorptive surfaces described above, consider implementing
one or both of the following to help reduce the build -up of sound in truck
docks or vendor driveways:
i. Splay or slant the noise barrier (in plan) such that the building face and
noise barrier are not parallel. Splays or slants should be at least 3
degrees from parallel, 6 to 7 degrees preferred.
ii. Apply acoustically diffusive surface textures with depth of articulation >
2" to the noise barrier and/or building face.
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c. If implemented as options to reduce noise barrier heights in item (2.a), the
type and placement of absorption or diffusion should be reviewed by JEA to
ensure its effectiveness before designs are finalized.
5. Refrigeration Equipment Noise Barriers
Based on estimated equipment noise, additional attenuation is required for the
southeast condenser equipment. Install an acoustically absorptive noise
barrier 1' higher than the top of condensing units along the east, south, and
west face of condensers. The barrier should have acoustical absorption with
NRC >_ 0.70 covering at least 70% of the barrier surface(s) facing the
equipment. Barrier construction should be as in item (2.b) and absorptive
materials should be similar to those described in items (4.a); with NRC >_ 0.70.
As an alternative, install a non - absorptive barrier T higher than top of units.
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Please do not hesitate to call with questions or concerns.
Submitted by,
JEAcousTICS
Daniel J. kupesztoch
Consultant
Reviewed by:
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Chad N. Himmel, P.E.
Associate
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panels that are highly resistant to
10960 Millridge No. Dr. Suite 212
800.262.7231 or 800.766.3969
moisture and abuse)
Houston, TX 77070
www.martinfireproofing.com
281.469.8073
Noise Control Systems
Aluminum Panels (Perforated aluminum
703 West 26th Avenue
panels for either interior or exterior
Covington, LA 70433
applications)
504.892.7973
www.noisecontrolsystems.com
Precast Concrete Technology, Inc.
"Concrete Impressions" (Two -sided
P.O. Box 16612
textured precast sound wall system)
Tampa, FL 33687 -6612
800.383.2123 or 813.899.4284
www.concreteimpressions.net/
Pyrok, Inc.
Acoustement (Spray -On Prtland cement
Advanced Environmental Concepts, In
121 Sunset Road
based acoustical plaster)
Barbara O'Toole
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
2810 East Trinity Mills #209 -335
914.777.7070 or 404.607.9765/914.277.5135
Carrolton, TX 75006 -2369
www.pyrokinc.com
214.492.1066
Stark Ceramics, Inc.
Perforated ceramic tiles
P.O. Box 8880
Canton, OH 44711
800.321.0662 or 330.448.1211
www.starkceram ics.com
Tectum, Inc.
Wall and Ceiling Panels suitable for
Maniscalco & Associates
P.O. Box 3002
Indirect exposure to moisture
Judy A. Maniscalco CSI
Newark, OH 43058
1912 Hollister
888.977.9691 or 740.345.9691
Houston, TX 77080
www.tectum.com
713.465.3433
The Proudfoot Co.
"Soundblox" - Slotted Masonry Units
P.O. Box 276
Monroe, CT 6468
203.459.0031
www.soundblox.com
Trenwyth Industries, Inc.
"Acousta -wal" (Slotted masonry Units)
One Connelly Rd.
Emigsville, PA 17318
800.233.1924
www.trenwyth.com
1705 West Koenig Lane Tel 512/371 -0800
Austin, Texas 78756 -1206 www.JEAcousTics.com
Fax 512/371 -0825
° COUSTICS
Enginccrcd Vibration Acoustic & Noise Solutions
Pre - Fabricated
Noise Barriers
Supplier Contact Info. Product & Description NRC STC
Concrete Solutions, Inc. (SoundSorb)
SoundSorb - cementitious. open - cellular material.
0.80 -1.00 51 (with
3300 Bee Caves Road, Suite 650
integrates with concrete
concrete
Austin, TX 78746
backing)
512.327.8481
www.soundsorb.com
Durisol, Inc.
RDNBP - Post and Panel System, Both sides
0.70 -0.85 -42
67 Frid Street
absorptive, Unlimited wall heights, Integral
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8P 4M3
precast concrete traffic barrier, Variety textures
905.521.0999
and colours
www.durisol.com
Empire Acoustical Systems
Silent Screen Absorptive Panel - aesthetic color
1.0 26
36744 Constitution Drive
choices, vertically or horizontally, 8 " -10 "panels
Trinidad, CO 81082
M -90 Silent Screen retrofit for existing walls
719.846.2300 or 512.261.2200
www.empireacoustical.com
Silent Screen Reflective Panel
Faddis Concrete Products
Types - Hessian, Victory, Wicker, Pennwall, Crib
3515 Kings Highway
Wall, Kentucky Rail, Pier Block, Shore Wall
Downingtown, PA 19335
Retaining Wall, Stone Wall
610.269.4685
www.faddis.com
New Frontier Industries, Inc.
Everquiet Wall - Light- weight, Certified "Green ",
38
P.O. Box 1360
Tongue and Groove Snap Installation, can be
Milton, NH 03851
used as Temporary Barrier
603.652.7888
www.newfrontierindustries.com
Precast Concrete Technology, Inc.
Soundwalls - Absorptive or Reflective, Finishes
P.O. Box 16612
on Both Sides, Non - Proprietary System
Tampa, FL 33687 -6612
800.383.2123 or 813.899.4284
www.concreteimpressions.net/
Sound Zero - Div. of Manning Materials Co.
Sound Zero - Variety of facings, Dual -sided
>0.80 26 -33
680 Ben Franklin Hwy
Birdsboro, PA 19508
Sound Zero NR - Made from Recycled Tires
0.80
800.321.6275
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1705 West Koenig Lane Tel 512/371 -0800
Austin, Texas 78756 -1206 www.-JEACOUSTICS.com
Fax 512/371 -0825