An Introduction to ACOUSTADE
With the 2003 introduction of ACOUSTADE acoustical masonry units, Proudfoot now offers architects and contractors even more noise control options with the added touch of grace and elegance.
Create an improved environment in architectural masonry acoustics. The ACOUSTADE unit's design innovation Is your practical solution to effectively absorb problem noise, diffuse sound energy, thoroughly capture flutter echo, standing waves and sound intensity annoyances - with style.

Absorbtion, Diffusion, Style
ACOUSTADE® architectural acoustical concrete masonry units provide built-in sound control for areas of public access where noise pollution is a problem. Available in 8" or 12" thickness, ACOUSTADE units are load-bearing with compressive strengths comparable to standard CMUs of similar composition. Installed conventionally - in stack bond with little or no added labor, the in-place cost of ACOUSTADE is low by comparison to most other acoustical materials.
Diffusion is the random reflection and dispersion of the sound path after striking irregular shaped surfaces and reliefs. Many rooms utilizing flat, exposed masonry promote sound "bounce" and problematic reflections. ACOUSTADE units improve the quality and nature of sound by providing desirable diffusion with their innovative grid and impressed form.
Ideal for schools, houses of worship, manufacturing plants, arenas, water treatment facilities and other structures where excessive noise can be generated, ACOUSTADE units are available throughout the United States through a network of licensed concrete block manufacturers that make the product locally to a series of strict specifications.