Depending on its location in a building, the door may need to be Fire-rated, but it also requires a designated standard of acoustic performance. Wherever noise influences human activity, an effective acoustic door is essential, whether preserving the confidentiality of discussions in a private office or reducing noise from hotel rooms; privacy is paramount. Legislation is now in place, giving guidelines for acoustic performance of door assemblies in several situations.

 
Acoustic doors are vital to properly insulate the sounds inside a room. The combination of the doors’ solid build, their edge seals, and the frame, along with the insulated engineering within the body of the door, all contribute to a significant reduction in the vibrations and sound that pass through it.