The studios of Olympic Broadcasting Service TV Tower of the Olympic Park in Rio, Brazil, needed a material to reduce any environmental vibration and noise between the adjacent broadcasting studios built for the transmission of the Games. Requirements Tight deadlines required an acoustical sheeting product that was fast and easy to install. Time Trials Factors such as the quick-and-easy application of acoustical sheets, and its proven quality in several high-quality acoustic insulation projects around the world, were crucial when choosing the right product. The product specified, currently available only from Armacell’s Brazil operation, was applied to help absorb noise and vibration in adjacent TV Studios. Read the full Job Story here .
Pool Noodles aren’t just for swimming. They’re also a flexible craft material to use when decorating your home for holidays. Easily create the best Halloween decorations from pool noodles! We have complied the top 10 creepy crafts to keep you busy and scare the neighbors this year. These spooky creations are also perfect for your next party and all you need is a simple pool noodle to make everyone say EEEK! Frankenstein – Make him big or small, either way he is very scary! https://diynoodles.com/easy-to-make-diy-frankenstein-craft-with-pool-noodles/ Monsters - There are a lot of fun monster ideas and The Clumsy Crafter made cute pool noodle monsters perfect for Halloween decorations. https://www.clumsycrafter.com/fun-craft-idea-for-kids-pool-noodle-monsters/ Chains – Backer rod is the pool noodle’s smaller cousin and Armacell makes that, too! Check out how to make spooky chains to add to a costume at Halloween Forum. https://www.halloweenforum.com/threads/fake-chain-made-from-foam-backer-rod.143877/ Bats - Making a bat craft is easy with this fast tutorial. https://diynoodles.com/easy-diy-pool-noodle-bat-craft/ Candy - Halloween is all about the candy, right!? Simple to make candy lollipops from pool noodles makes this holiday extra sweet . https://www.tiktok.com/@lifewithlaken/video/7155588811496590638 Spiders – Some people are terrified of spiders, but you can make them not so scary with this unique pool noodle design. Take a look! https://www.ehow.com/13767686/how-to-make-a-giant-spider-halloween-decoration Witch legs – Give everyone a fright with lifelike witch legs made from pool noodles. Stick them in the ground or in a cauldron! https://www.housedigest.com/1385417/pool-noodle-hack-diy-affordable-halloween-witch-legs-decor/ Wreath – Show your Halloween spirit by creating a spooky wreath to hang on your front door. Pool Noodles are the perfect base for you to wrap with paranormal paraphernalia. https://www.halloweencostumes.com/blog/p-551-diy-pool-noodle-halloween-wreaths.aspx Candles – Want to create some spooky ambiance around your haunted home? Check out our DIY page https://www.armacell.us/instructions/pool-noodle-halloween-candles/ Light Saber – Bring your Star Wars costume to life with an affordable Lightsaber prop. Just wrap the end of a pool noodle with duct tape and electrical tape, and voila -- you’re a Jedi! https://frugalfun4boys.com/make-a-pool-noodle-lightsaber/ Sample Materials Needed Pool noodles Box cutter or small knife Low temperature hot glue gun and glue sticks Battery operated tea light candles Plastic spiders, skulls, flowers, or other spooky décor Tape Ribbon Googly Eyes Striped Socks Witchy Shoes Green, Black, and Gray paint Cellophane wrapping paper PVC Pipe
Is there anything more frustrating for insulation installers than a ragged cut that causes poor bonding? Definitely not. Gaps, separation, tears, and openings in insulation can cause problems like energy loss, condensation build up, corrosion, and insulation failure. That is why getting a smooth, clean cut, and superior seal is vital for installers. Even with the best elastomeric or polyethylene foam insulation products, proper installation is a precision skill—one that requires the right tools, because when adding insulation to a mechanical system, pipes, or ducts, it is all about the installation. Using the correct knife ensures a clean cut that glues together seamlessly creating a better bond. We are happy to announce the launch of the Armacell Knife Kit ! After three years of research, sampling, and testing our application team has compiled a branded knife set of professional-grade tools for sale through North American distributors where our insulation solutions are sold. “Where to get the knives our trainers use is the number one request that we hear during Armacell’s installer training sessions,” says Anthony Ortega, Armacell Application & Project Support Specialist. “We source our knives and sharpeners from several makers in the U.S. and other countries, which can make it difficult for the installer to acquire them on their own. Now we offer all the proper tools in one easy-to-carry kit.” Our carefully curated Armacell Knife Kit includes all the high quality tools we recommend to professional insulation installers to ensure the best possible installation. Kits will be sold 10 sets to a carton and will be shipped from Mebane, NC. Our 8-piece knife kit includes: 6.5” non-serrated knife 8.5” non-serrated knife 7” filet knife with sheath 6” ceramic knife with sheath AccuSharp knife sharpener Two silver markers Multi-pocket canvas carrying case “Using the right knife and keeping it sharp is our top tip, and by investing in Armacell’s quality tools, installers are ready to make the best cut ensuring a hassle-free installation,” concludes Ortega. Use what the pros use to get the job done right. Armacell has answers.
Noise travels through buildings quickly as sound vibrations get passed from one structural member (drywall, stud, floor, etc.) to the next. For decades builders have employed any number of methods to “decouple” or isolate noise, most notably by installing double sheets of drywall, resilient channel, and sound isolation clips. These options are costly, tedious, and can be hazardous to install, so engineers are often tasked with finding sustainable and safe sound isolation clip alternatives . Luckily, we have a solution. ArmaComfort® MTD is a custom formulated elastomeric foam tape used to reduce the amount of structure-borne sound. When ArmaComfort MTD Tape is applied directly to steel studs it dramatically reduces pass through noise and provides excellent sound transmission isolation at mid-level to high frequencies without thermal bridging. ArmaComfort MTD meets ASTM E84 Class B and is UL classified/certified* for use in rated assemblies. Plus, it delivers a significant 7-point improvement in the Sound Transmission Class rating that the majority of alternative construction methods cannot match. A Safer Alternative Our patent-pending foam tape is not only an easy-to-install alternative to resilient channels, isolation clips or installing extra layers of drywall, it also is seen by the market as a less hazardous material to install. “Safety is a significant concern on every job site. Our ArmaComfort MTD Tape contributes to hazard reduction as it is a foam product, and not a piece of metal with rough edges, which can easily injure unprotected hands,” says Sarah Haenel, Sales and Marketing Manager at Armacell. This added benefit of reducing the risk of job site accidents shows how our solutions not only improve acoustic design, but also can positively impact safety measures. A win-win for architects, engineers, and construction site managers alike * This product has been classified by UL as to ANSI/UL 263 for Wall and Partition Facings and Accessories (CLB.R38810) in the US * This product has been certified by UL as to ANSI/UL 263 for Wall and Partition Facings and Accessories (CLBV.R38810) in Canada