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... buy some of the GIK acoustic panels to help tame problematic frequencies... ran across these fluted panels. It says wood, but its really MDF... experience with these type of panels, or could you suggest a...

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... up at the harsh LED panels, waiting for the inevitable return... covered floor-to-ceiling in thick, black acoustic foam, the kind with sharp... dense, sickening thwack of flexible wood impacting taut, sensitive flesh. "AAAAAH.... Her vision tunneled. The black acoustic foam on the walls bled... peaks and valleys of the acoustic foam walls look like a ...

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... an acoustic perforated ceiling (squares) with a 20% perforation ratio. Behind the panels..., simple wood frame to house treatments instead of individual panels. Individual panels cost more... also leave gaps between the panels and wasted space above and ... it as building one large acoustic panel. See attached photo. Again ...

I'm in the process of rebuilding an old house. I'm looking for aesthetically pleasing sound panels to be mostly fitted on a slanted roof. I'm in Estonia and have found these Gustafs Panel system | Acoustic wooden paneling for public spaces but it would likely cost me about €50,000 to fit. I need about 250-300 sqm in total. I'm looking ideally for white or light wood finish. Any suggestions?

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Achim Rohr said: ↑ Beautiful! May I ask, which absorbers/diffusors behind your rack these are? Looks great. Click to expand... the ones behind the rack are just cheap felt wood panels. You will find plenty on Amazon by searching „3D acoustic wood panel“. Mine are by the brand tecTake

Maybe referred to as; compressed organic mulch fiberboard ceiling panels. Often marketed as natural wood fiber or wood fiber acoustic tiles, are sustainable, lightweight, and sound-absorbing products manufactured from compressed organic materials like wood shavings, sawdust, and bonded with starch.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Barrette-Outdoor-Living-3-ft-x-6-ft-Optic-Black-Polypropylene-Decorative-Screen-Panel-73050083/315970643 Would something like this be terrible for a DIY panel? Put some acoustic fabric on the back, make box behind and fill with insulation. I see panels for sale that seem to have wood on the front so figured this might be ok, if not as good as a pure acoustic fabric panel. If that makes sense. Thoughts? submitted by /u/bryanchicken to r/BudgetAudiophile [link] [comments]

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TL;DR: I want to install decorative wood slat acoustic panels with black felt backing in a desk corner in a rental apartment. The main reason is visual, with sound absorption as a secondary bonus. One wall is an exterior brick wall. Indoor winter conditions are usually about 20 C / 68 F and 30-38% RH, and the coldest wall surface I measured was about 13 C / 55 F, so it seems to stay above dew point. Is it safer to mount the panels on thin wood sheets screwed directly to the wall, or on thin 15-18 mm battens/furring strips with a small air gap behind them? I want the safest low-cost reversible option with as few holes as possible, and I am very open to being told not to do this at all, if it can't be done safely. I live in Denmark in a rental apartment, so I am trying to avoid excessive drilling, glue, or anything too permanent. The panels are the common wood slat type mounted on black felt backing. My main goal is the visual look, and secondarily a bit of sound absorption. I am not trying to insulate the wall or improve the wall assembly thermally. The area I want to cover is about 150 cm / 59 in on the exterior wall behind my desk, plus about 90 cm / 35 in on the adjacent interior wall. The real concern is the 150 cm / 59 in exterior wall. A previous tenant had some mold there, but at that time the wall had wallpaper on it and furniture was placed directly against it (I think it was a couch). The wall has since been redone and now appears to be painted masonry with breathable paint and no wallpaper. I keep the room temperature stable with smart radiator valves, I air the room out regularly, and I have monitored humidity over the winter. Typical indoor conditions were around 20 C / 68 F and 30-38% RH. During colder weather outside (occasionally around -8 C / 18 F), the coldest lower part of the wall measured about 13 C / 55 F with an IR thermometer. So above the dew point (3-8 C) as far as I can tell. I have not seen any visible moisture on the wall this winter. The building caretaker has told me I am allowed to install acoustic panels, but I still want to sanity-check what is realistically safest, if safe at all. My two ideas are: Screw thin wood sheets directly to the wall, then screw the acoustic panels into those sheets. My hope is that this would keep the number of holes in the brick wall fairly low and make it easy to remove the whole setup later for inspection. Because mounting the acoustic panels directly on the wall would require about 15-18 screws per panel, which is excessive. Or it requires glue, which makes inspection impossible. But is it a bad idea to mount wood sheets directly on the wall? Mount thin horizontal battens/furring strips first, maybe 15-18 mm / about 5/8-3/4 in thick, then screw the acoustic panels to those. This seems simpler, but I am worried about creating a small cavity with stagnant air behind the panels on a cold exterior wall. I realize I may be missing something important here, and I know a few spot measurements may not tell the full story. I would really appreciate a blunt practical opinion: which option is less risky from a condensation/mold point of view, is there a better reversible approach, or should I just give up on this project? Is it not sufficient to just calculate the dew point and confirming that the wall temperature stays above the dew point the entire winter? submitted by /u/TheTerribleCoconut to r/HomeImprovement [link] [comments]

Looking at installing vintage wall paneling. Does anyone have a good source for reclaiming vintage wood wall paneling that may be headed for the landfill? Or maybe you have a home-renovation project coming up and are removing old wall paneling from the 70s.. etc. Would prefer to avoid going with the modern acoustic wall panel styles, but am aware that those are an option. Any tips helpful, thank you submitted by /u/dontmakemepickname to r/PDXBuyNothing [link] [comments]

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Hi everyone, We’re thinking of doing a TV wall in our flat living room (which is open plan with a kitchen). The kitchen is all modern, glossy grey, so the vibe of the place is pretty contemporary. I really like the idea of putting wooden acoustic panels behind the TV—it seems stylish and adds some texture—but I’ve been seeing a lot of people online saying it’s a dead trend, looks tacky, or is “everywhere now.” I honestly don’t see it myself, but I might be missing something. I would so much appreciate what other people think about it and why they would or wouldn’t do it. Thank you so much! submitted by /u/Independent_Dig7292 to r/interiordecorating [link] [comments]

When they first hit the internet 2 or 3 years ago, I thought they were pretty cool. Now, time has passed, and I basically forgot about them, they're something I see in inspo or Youtubers' backgrounds but don't care much for. However, I was just at Lowe's and saw that they sell them now. At that moment, I came to feel they're incredibly dated, or at least a trend that will be dated. I've never really gone in for trends, so I was somewhat taken aback by this realization. Anyone else agree or are we still hanging onto them? Now I'm questioning everything. Is boucle dated? What about Lego as an unironic, non-nerdy decoration? submitted by /u/abattlescar to r/malelivingspace [link] [comments]

We decided to paint it red and orders samples now( wood panels are too expensive for now :( ). The ceiling is already fixed, dont worry. Sorry, but i didnt expect so many comments, I cannot answer and thank you all. Thank you for the input! I think the internet decided on the wooden panels. Thank you for giving us advise. I will update you, once it happened. :) 3-4 weeks till then. Original Post: We are unsure what to do with our wall. I wants add more wood, like the acoustic paneling. My wife is unsure and tells me to just paint it white. Other colors were also discussed. What do you think? Update: - Green and Faux Brick are ruled out. - ceiling is WIP and will be done on wednesday - rug is a question for the future - Lamp will follow once the ceiling is completed - this is a lot of input thank you! submitted by /u/Maltei to r/interiordecorating [link] [comments]

Just finished installing the panels (Costco, Artika, they cut down the noise a TON), was originally going to just do behind the monitors and tower, but had three left over and figured what the hell, mocked one up and really liked the look so finished it off. Dark Green, warm wood. It's a well used space though. The desk is never really this clean for long. Offscreen: Milwaukee impact, the entire contents of my junk drawer where I went looking for watercooling fittings last night (Oops, they were in my PC the whole time. I forgot.) , My Athlon 64 Machine for classic XP gaming, and my Trinitron station, with matching TV stand! submitted by /u/fadedspark to r/battlestations [link] [comments]

I ran REW using A1 Evo Express with no acoustic wood panels and after installing the acoustic wood panels. Here are my results. I do have a 10.1 Auro 3D setup in a small room. Front and back walls have the panels. I’m a beginner when it comes to REW. I’m asking, was there an improvement in sound to the before and after the acoustic panels? After is the left and before is the right. It’s just my front left, right and center speakers. Is there anything that stands out negatively? I know the rear heights aren’t in the best position. submitted by /u/joefox707 to r/hometheater [link] [comments]

Mods, please sticky. Will update this as more information comes in. Please see for week 2 https://www.reddit.com/r/Calgary/comments/1q6zw0v/watermain_update_thread_week_2/ Update #21 7am Jan 6 Calgary we're still in the water red zone. We need your URGENT help to buy a little more time for the repair. Please do everything you can to conserve. The City has asked employees who can to work from home. Employers, please do the same to help reduce strain on our system. Update #20 — 3:00 AM, January 6, 2026 BEARSPAW FEEDER MAIN INDEPENDENT REVIEW AND SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL Later this evening, Calgary City Council will receive the Final Report of the Bearspaw Feeder Main Independent Review. To ensure transparency and immediate action on the Panel’s findings, I am calling a Special Meeting of Council for Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM. At that meeting, the report will be presented publicly by the Panel, debated openly, and formally considered by Council so we can begin acting on its recommendations without delay. This Review was originally aimed to be completed by the end of January 2026. I am grateful we have its findings now, at a critical moment, to help guide our current response and the real-time decisions required to protect public safety and strengthen Calgary’s water system. The Independent Review was tasked with a full, no-shortcuts examination of the 2024 Bearspaw South Feeder Main incident — what happened, why it happened, and what must change to ensure it does not happen again. Its scope was comprehensive, covering operations and maintenance, asset management, risk and assurance, planning, design and engineering, budget and financing, and governance and organizational accountability across Calgary’s water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. I thank Panel Chair Siegfried W. Kiefer for his leadership, and panelists Michael J. Crothers, Gordon M. Engbloom, Nancy F. Foster, Bob B. Kerr, and Stephen Stanley for bringing deep expertise and independence to this work. I also thank the Advisory Group — Dawn Farrell, Wayne Stensby, and Dr. Edward McCauley — for their support throughout this process. Each brought decades of experience in critical infrastructure, utilities, risk management, and engineering to this work. The swift public release of this work reflects our clear commitment to accountability, learning, and strengthening the delivery, and confidence in, Calgary’s essential water systems. On Wednesday, Council and Calgarians will hear directly from the Panel. We will take the findings seriously, and move swiftly informed by the facts — the good, the bad, and the hard lessons — to strengthen Calgary’s critical water infrastructure and ensure our city is prepared for the future. More information on the panel and its scope is available here: https://www.calgary.ca/emergencies/feeder-main-repair/bearspaw-feeder-main-independent-review.html UPDATE #19 3pm Jan 5 Jan. 5 Major water main break update CALGARY – The City of Calgary’s focus remains to fix the impacted portion of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main to bring it back into service next week and take pressure off the smaller Glenmore Water Treatment Plant. With water usage trending higher, Infrastructure Services General Manager Michael Thompson said the overreliance on the Glenmore Treatment Plant is a serious concern. “The Glenmore Plant is small, and we are currently running three times normal to keep up with our demand,” said Thompson. “We are working very hard to keep it running at this capacity, but if there are any mechanical or other issues, it will have a serious impact on our water supply. We also need to keep enough water in the Glenmore Reservoir to get us through the winter.” Unlike the 2024 break – where multiple repairs were made before the feeder main was brought back into service – the priority will be to get the Bearspaw South Feeder Main back up and running as soon as possible and reinforcing parts of the line as future work. “This work will likely include reinforcing segments of pipe using the concrete encasement method which we used in 2024,” said Thompson. “These reinforcements will take place as soon as possible, no later than the spring of 2026." The dependability of feeder main line remains a concern and will continue to be until a new, parallel line, is put in place. “I understand this news regarding the stability of the pipe is not what anyone wants to hear,” said Thompson. “While planning for urgent reinforcement work, we will be looking for every possible opportunity to advance the Bearspaw South Feeder Main Replacement project to get us out of this vulnerable situation.” Thompson said shutdowns of the feeder main in Spring and Fall, may be necessary to complete reinforcement work. CONSERVATION AND WATER USE Calgary Emergency Management Agency Chief Susan Henry says conserving water until the feeder main is back up, is key. Calgarians used 510 million litres of water Sunday – well above the safe zone of 485 million litres. “It is imperative that Calgarians continue to conserve water, so demand does not outstrip supply,” said Henry. The boil water advisory for affected communities was removed Sunday night. “I am pleased to share that as of Sunday evening, the boil water advisory that was in place in the communities of Parkdale, Montgomery, Point McKay and West Hillhurst has been lifted,” said Henry. Anyone in the affected area who has not used their household water system in the past 24 hours is advised to flush their systems prior to initial use. To flush your system, turn the bathtub tap on cold for ten minutes. Turn the bathtub off and then turn all other faucets on cold for five minutes. If you have continued to use your household water throughout the last week you do not need to take this step. “While this may seem contrary to the conservation messaging we have in place, ensuring safety for those folks who were on a boil-water alert is paramount,” said Henry. For those homes that flush, please return to water conservation after doing so. ROADS AND MOBILITY A single eastbound lane on 16 Ave N.W. east of Sarcee Trail N.W. has been reopened. Access to eastbound 16 Ave N.W. from Sarcee has also reopened. Westbound traffic along 16 Avenue N.W. between 49 Street and Sarcee Trail N.W. remains closed. There will be reduced speed through the construction area. With the opening of eastbound 16 Avenue N.W., 49 Street N.W. is returning to normal operations, meaning there will no longer be a left-hand turn from southbound 49 Street N.W. onto eastbound 16 Avenue N.W. Motorists wanting to travel eastbound on 16 Ave N.W. should use Home Road N.W For the latest information about road closures and detours, please go to: https://www.calgary.ca/roads/conditions/traffic.html CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS Crews continue making steady progress at the break site along 16 Avenue N.W. The water in the site has been pumped out and drained, the affected piece of the pipe has been excavated, cut and removed. Calgarians may see some hydrant-flushing in the area of 52 St. And Memorial Dr. S.E. This is part of a separate water main repair project and not related to the Bearspaw Feeder Main repair. The flushing is critical for health and safety. More updates will be shared as information becomes available. Keep updated by visiting www.calgary.ca -30- Update #18 6am Jan 5 Overnight, our water use slipped further into the redzone. Without changes, we'll enter loss-of-life territory, where firefighting and emergency response may be compromised. This is serious. Reducing use now protects lives and keeps essential services running. Please conserve. We'll be hosting an update on the repair work at 1pm streamed online at www.calgary.ca/live. Update #17 6pm Jan 4 2026 Boil Water Advisory lifted for Parkdale, Montgomery and Point McKay and West Hillhurst Effective immediately, the Boil Water Advisory for the communities of Parkdale, Montgomery, Point McKay and West Hillhurst has been lifted. Water Services’ labs (in collaboration with Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Alberta Environment and Protected Areas) have tested and confirmed that the water in these communities meet all water-quality guidelines and standards. Water may now be used and safely consumed as boiling is no longer required. Anyone who has not used their household water system in the past 24 hours is advised to flush their systems prior to initial use. To flush your system turn the bathtub tap on cold for ten minutes. Then turn all other faucets on cold for five minutes. Despite the advisory lifting, it is imperative that Calgarians continue to conserve water, so demand does not outstrip supply. The mandatory Stage 4 water restrictions remain in place as crews continue to work on the feeder main break near 16 Avenue N.W. east of Sarcee Trail. As of Sunday evening, we have reopened a single eastbound lane on 16 Ave N.W. east of Sarcee Trail N.W. Access to eastbound 16 Ave N.W. from Sarcee has also reopened. Westbound traffic along 16 Avenue N.W. between 49 Street and Sarcee Trail N.W. remains closed. There will be reduced speed through the construction area. With the opening of eastbound 16 Avenue N.W., 49 Street N.W. is returning to normal operations, meaning there will no longer be a left-hand turn from southbound 49 Street N.W. onto eastbound 16 Avenue N.W. Motorists wanting to travel eastbound on 16 Ave N.W. should use Home Road N.W. The City of Calgary thanks affected residents and businesses for their patience and cooperation during this time and recognizes the continued effort by all Calgarians to save water. For more information visit calgary.ca/watermainbreak or contact 311. Update #16, 3pm Jan 4 2026 As we turn the page on the holiday season, we thank Calgarians for their patience and diligence as crews work 24/7 to repair a major water main break. “The first Monday of 2026 is expected to mark a return to work and school for many Calgarians. We’re continuing to remind everyone to adjust their water use habits and help conserve our water system,” says Calgary Emergency Management Agency Chief Susan Henry. Yesterday (Jan. 3), Calgary’s water use crept up to 495 ML. This usage continues to strain our supply and is above the acceptable usage goal of 485 ML. The 485 ML threshold helps us ensure there is water available for consumption and life safety purposes like emergency response and fighting fires. “The urgent need to reduce our water use still exists today,” says Henry. “We are still asking Calgarians to conserve water, whether that means a shorter shower or fewer flushes, there are many ways we can all ensure our water system remains stable while crews work on this critical repair.” 16 Ave N.W. reopens to eastbound traffic Prior to the morning commute on Monday, Jan. 5, a single eastbound lane on 16 Ave N.W. will be reopened to traffic east of Sarcee Trail N.W. Access to eastbound 16 Ave N.W. from Sarcee will also be reopened during this time. Westbound traffic along 16 Avenue N.W. between 49 Street and Sarcee Trail N.W. remains closed. There will be reduced speed through the construction area. With the opening of eastbound 16 Avenue N.W., 49 Street N.W. is returning to normal operations, meaning there will no longer be a left-hand turn from southbound 49 Street N.W. onto eastbound 16 Avenue N.W. Motorists wanting to travel eastbound on 16 Ave N.W. should use Home Road N.W. Please observe all construction signage in the area and expect delays. Commuters are encouraged to use alternate routes, when possible, and expect delays while traveling through the area. Up to date information on traffic detours is available at calgary.ca/trafficinfo Construction and repairs Crews continue their repair progress at the break site along 16 Avenue N.W. We have removed water from the site and excavated the damaged section. Crews are now moving into the pipe removal phase of the repair, which is expected to begin this afternoon. We will share updates as soon as they are available. Update #15, 8am Jan 4 2026 Water use saw an uptick, putting further strain on the system. Please keep conserving while crews work 24/7. Shorter showers, flush when needed, delay laundry and dishwashers, avoid outdoor use, and only use what you need: everything helps! Keep updated: www.calgary.ca UPDATE #14 - 3pm, Jan 3 2026 WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhIYG8ZgMms As Calgarians return to routine on Monday, we are urging residents to continue conserving water while crews work 24/7 repairing a major water main break. “We know that Monday will be a big day with people returning to work and school. We are remind Calgarians to be mindful of water consumption as you undertake a new routine under these circumstances,” says Calgary Emergency Management Agency Chief Susan Henry. Yesterday (Jan. 2), Calgary’s water use reached 493 ML. This is putting a heavy strain on our supply. Our usage goal is 485 ML or less. This allows us to keep our storage at sustainable levels and to make sure there is water available for consumption and life safety purposes like emergency response and fighting fires. “We still have an urgent need to reduce our water use so that we can make sure we all have enough while the feeder main is being repaired,” says Henry. “We are asking everyone – regardless of what part of the city you are in, to help conserve water so that access to drinking water is preserved while we continue to make repairs on the feeder main. Taking simple steps can add up to make a difference.” A water usage dashboard showing current rates is updated daily and can be viewed on Calgary.ca. The City of Calgary remains under Stage 4 Water Restrictions and efforts conserving water must continue. We are focused on ensuring plans are in place for Monday’s commute. A Boil Water Advisory remains in place for portions of Parkdale, Montgomery Point McKay and West Hillhurst neighbourhoods. Residents can find information on water wagons and an updated map of the impacted area on calgary.ca. ROADS AND MOBILITY Monday morning’s commute in the 16th Avenue N.W. area will be challenging. We are investigating solutions to help ease the expected traffic congestion with people returning to work and school. More information will be provided on Sunday. For the latest information about road closures and detours, please go to: https://www.calgary.ca/roads/conditions/traffic.html CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS Crews continue making steady progress at the break site along 16 Avenue N.W. The water in the site has been pumped out and drained, the pipe has been excavated and uncovered, and the existing pipe is being cut in preparation for it to be removed. Crews have also been assessing the site and inspect the pipe to help determine the cause of the break and advance repair plans. More updates will be shared as information becomes available. Keep updated by visiting calgary.ca. UPDATE #13 - 7am Jan 3, 2026. Calgary, our water system is in the YELLOW ZONE. We need your help urgently to conserve water! -Keep showers short, 3 minutes or less. Every minute you save can save 6 to 8 litres of water -Flush toilets only when necessary. Every flush can save 4.8 to 6 litres of water. -Run dishwashers and laundry only when full Thank-you, Calgary! These small actions make a big difference. #yyccc Update #12 - 3:30pm Jan2 2026 As we head into the final weekend of the holiday break, crews continue repairing a large water main break in the Bowness and Montgomery area. The City of Calgary remains under Stage 4 Water Restrictions and efforts conserving water must continue. We are focused on ensuring plans are in place for Monday’s commute. Water demand has dipped to sustainable levels after being in the unsustainable red zone since the water main break happened Dec. 30. As of noon today, treated water storage stands at approximately 473 million litres. This is below the 600 million litres needed to stabilize the system. “We thank Calgarians for doing their part to conserve water. But we know with Monday coming and people heading back into the office and to school there may be increased demand,” said Calgary Emergency Management Agency Chief Susan Henry. “It’s important that we don’t creep back into that red zone and put our system under more strain.” The following actions can help you play a role in reducing water usage: Limit showers to three minutes or less Flush toilets only when necessary Run dishwashers and laundry only when full A Boil Water Advisory remains in place for portions of Parkdale, Montgomery Point McKay and West Hillhurst neighbourhoods. Residents can find information on water wagons and an updated map of the impacted area on calgary.ca. CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS Crews continue making steady progress at the break site along 16 Avenue N.W. Since yesterday, crews have cleared the affected area of water to allow them to assess the site and inspect the pipe to help determine the cause of the break and advance repair plans. More updates will be shared as information becomes available. ROADS AND MOBILITY Monday morning’s commute for those normally travelling along 16th Avenue N.W. will be affected due to road closures and detours. While we are continually monitoring worker safety and making a plan to help motorists get around, 16th Avenue remains closed between Home Road and Sarcee Trail. We are working to minimize disruption and will provide advance notice of any changes to traffic patterns as construction progresses. Motorists are asked to follow posted signage and allow extra travel time when moving through the area. For the latest information about road closures and detours, please go to: https://www.calgary.ca/roads/conditions/traffic.html Keep updated by visiting calgary.ca. UPDATE #11 - 8am Jan 2, 2026 Thank you, Calgary! We stepped up to conserve water, and it made a real difference. We’re now back in the sustainable zone—but we’re not out of the woods yet. Please keep conserving as crews continue their work. Latest details are here: https://www.calgary.ca/emergencies/feeder-main-repair/bearspaw-water-main-break.html Daily updated data here: https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiODAyOTA3ZDctYjM1ZC00ZmEzLWI0M2MtZDg4NjExNzJhMDA0IiwidCI6IjcyNjI5NjdhLTA1ZmEtNGQ1OS04YWZkLTI1YjczNGVhZjE5NiJ9 UPDATE #10 - 5:30PM Jan 1, 2026 Calgary's water levels are in the red zone!!! We need your help to reduce water use. See below. JF The City of Calgary continues to repair a large water main break in the Bowness and Montgomery area. The city remains under Stage 4 Water Restrictions. “Thank you for your patience and for working with us as we manage this challenge together. This break caused a significant loss of water in our system and we need your help to restore balance. Reducing water use right now is critical,” said Calgary Emergency Management Agency Chief Susan Henry. “This is not how anyone wanted to start the new year,” said Chief Henry, “We understand the disruption this has caused to daily routines, businesses and families, and we appreciate the patience and cooperation Calgarians have shown as we work through this challenge together.” The City of Calgary continues to repair a large water main break in the Bowness and Montgomery area. The city remains under Stage 4 Water Restrictions. WATER RESTRICTIONS AND BOIL ADVISORY Water conservation remains essential as The City works to restore system stability. The water system is currently under strain, with treated water storage levels below what is required for reliable operations and emergency backup. As of this morning, treated water storage stands at approximately 496 million litres. This is below the 600 million litres needed to stabilize the system. Over the past 24 hours, the system experienced a net loss of approximately 100 million litres, placing Calgary in the Red Zone, where water treatment plants are operating at full capacity with no system redundancy. We are urging residents to immediately reduce water use by taking the following actions: Limit showers to three minutes or less Flush toilets only when necessary Run dishwashers and laundry only when full “These small actions make a big difference,” said Chief Henry. “Every litre saved helps stabilize the system and speeds up recovery.” The City continues to work closely with its largest water users to reduce consumption and is asking businesses to limit non-essential water use. A Boil Water Advisory for portions of Parkdale, Montgomery Point McKay and West Hillhurst neighbourhoods remains in place. Residents can find information on water wagons and an updated map of the impacted area on calgary.ca. All residents and businesses within this area are advised to bring tap water to a rolling boil for one full minute prior to any consumption, including: drinking brushing teeth cleaning raw foods preparing infant formula or juices making ice, etc. For more information on Boil Water Advisories and using water safely when an advisory is in place, resources for homeowners and businesses is available here: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/eph/Page15235.aspx#boilwater We will continue to provide updates daily. You can get the latest news, water saving tips, and much more at calgary.ca CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS Crews continue to make steady progress at the break site along 16 Avenue N.W. Overnight, crews successfully pumped out water surrounding the break, allowing repairs to proceed safely. The damaged section of pipe is now fully exposed, and excavation is continuing to provide full access for repairs. A camera inspection inside the pipe is underway to gather detailed information about the extent and cause of the damage. “We can see the results of the failure, but now we need to understand why it happened,” said Michael Thompson, General Manager of Infrastructure Services. “That information will directly inform how we manage the rest of the feeder main moving forward.” The Bearspaw South Feeder Main has been operating with known areas of deterioration. Following inspections in 2024, The City completed 23 urgent pipe repairs and installed a real-time acoustic fibre optic monitoring system to detect wire breaks. While the system was functioning normally at the time of the December 30 break, this incident has prompted a reassessment of risk tolerance. “Our risk tolerance has changed,” Thompson said. “We can no longer wait for indicators before acting. We will be moving forward with additional immediate repairs while accelerating long-term replacement projects.” Crews are also installing temporary distribution bypasses to help redistribute water, refill storage and stabilize supply. At the same time, all other known pipe locations are being reviewed, priority sites are being flagged, and repair timelines are being developed. In parallel, The City continues to advance major infrastructure projects to improve long-term reliability, including: * Bearspaw South Feeder Main Improvements Project, which will replace the existing pipe north of the Shaganappi Pump Station with a new steel feeder main * North Calgary Water Servicing Project, a 22-kilometre feeder main currently under construction *Planning for the South Calgary Water Servicing Project, a future 25-kilometre feeder main to increase system capacity and resiliency “These projects are critical to ensuring Calgary’s drinking water system remains reliable as the city continues to grow,” Thompson said. ROADS AND MOBILITY 16th Avenue N.W. at Sarcee Trail remains closed in both directions and motorists are asked to avoid the area. The latest road detour information is available at https://www.calgary.ca/roads/conditions/traffic.html The City is working to minimize disruption and will provide advance notice of any changes to traffic patterns as construction progresses. Motorists are asked to follow posted signage and allow extra travel time when moving through the area. For more information and updates, visit calgary.ca/watermainbreak UPDATE #9 – 10AM (Jan 1, 2025) At 2PM today, I’ll be joined by CEMA Chief Susan Henry and Infrastructure GM Michael Thompson to speak directly to Calgarians about the water main break—what went wrong, what’s being fixed now, and how we’re preventing this from happening again. Watch live: calgary.ca/live UPDATE #8 - 4pm, 12/31/2025 CALGARY – The City of Calgary continues to ask Calgarians and surrounding communities to conserve water as crews work on a watermain break at 16 Ave. near Home Rd. N.W. “We need Calgarians to help us in reducing their water use as we continue to deal with this incident,” said Calgary Emergency Management Agency Chief Susan Henry. Given the location of the break and an initial assessment, the break is related to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main, prompting the City to open the Emergency Operations Centre and move to Stage 4 Water Restrictions. “Calgary relies on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main to transport the majority of its water from the Bearspaw Water Treatment plant, which is the largest of the two plants in the city,” said Henry. “With the Feeder Main out of service, we have had to make emergency adjustments in our underground pipe network to move water from the smaller Glenmore Water Treatment Plant throughout the city. This means that we have less water to meet the demands of the entire city and surrounding communities. This is why it is so important for people to reduce their use.” While the water remains safe to drink in most of the city, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has declared a Boil Water Advisory for portions of the Parkdale, Montgomery, Point McKay and West Hillhurst neighbourhoods. An updated map of the impacted area is up on calgary.ca. All residents and businesses within this area are advised to bring all tap water to a rolling boil for one full minute prior to any consumption, including: • drinking • brushing teeth • cleaning raw foods • preparing infant formula or juices • making ice, etc. For more information on Boil Water Advisories and using water safely when an advisory is in place, resources for homeowners and businesses is available here: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/eph/Page15235.aspx#boilwater City of Calgary Water Director Nancy McKay said crews are making progress. “This is a break along the same Bearspaw South Feeder Main pipe that broke in June 2024, on which we made a series of repairs,” said McKay. “By early this morning, the Water team had identified the location of the break. Crews are now digging at the site and taking water and debris out of the hole. We will continue to work to repair this pipe as quickly as possible.” In order to make sure there is enough water for the most important needs, we are asking residents of Calgary, and our neighbours in Airdrie, Chestermere, Tsuu’tina Nation and Strathmore to take steps to save water in the following ways: • Limit showers to under 3 minutes. • Flush toilets only when necessary. • Run dishwashers and laundry only when full. These voluntary actions will help ensure water is available for everyone. Indoor facilities such as pools, rinks and recreation facilities are advised to implement their water reduction plans. We will provide updates when information is available via local media, social media, 311 and calgary.ca. Note: 16th Avenue N.W. at Sarcee Trail remains closed in both directions and motorists are asked to avoid the area. The latest road detour information is available at https://www.calgary.ca/roads/conditions/traffic.html Update #7 - Noon, 31 Dec 2025 Click here to watch our recent livestream update from the Emergency Operations Centre. https://youtube.com/live/-A4uCRfUVtg Update #6 - 4am, 31 December 2025 Full details and map of Bowl Water Advisory is available here: https://newsroom.calgary.ca/boil-water-advisory-declared-for-the-city-of-calgary/ Currently we do not have an estimate for how long the Boil Water Advisory will be necessary. This issue is temporary, and our crews are working 24/7 to complete the necessary repair work. https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1485/8c8fcad6-b2ef-4e4c-b6fe-81b66b1b2f82/800_bwa-zommedout.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1485/d3f7ef64-cb13-4120-9344-757ebb667570/800_zoomedinbwamap.jpg?10000 Update #6 - 2am, 31 December 2025 • A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for portions of Montgomery and Parkdale and Point McKay Communities • The City is activating its Stage 4 Water Restrictions – for outdoor water use such as rinks, snow making or other large outdoor water usage • Indoor facilities such as pools, rinks and recreation facilities are advised to implement their water reduction plans • As part of our efforts to manage water supply during this critical period, we need everyone to take simple but impactful steps to reduce indoor water use. ◦ Limit showers to under 3 minutes. ◦ Flush only when necessary. ◦ Run dishwashers and laundry only when full. We are anticipating a media availability in mid to late morning. Update #5 - 1am 31 December 2025 Everyone is safe tonight. During the water main break near 16 Ave NW, the Calgary Fire Department rescued 13 people from their vehicles amid challenging flooding conditions. I want to sincerely thank our firefighters, first responders, and the City crews working through the night for their professionalism and dedication. Crews will continue assessment work overnight. We expect to have more information to share after 6am. Update #4 - 12:10am 31 December 2025 I have spoken with Premier Danielle Smith and MP Corey Hogan to brief them on the situation. Both have offered their full support, and provincial and federal officials are standing by should additional resources be required. Coordination across all orders of government is ongoing. No further updates expected before 7am. Update #3 - 11:15pm 30 December 2025 The teams are still doing their assessment work. Given the magnitude of the break, we won't have further details until 6am. Update #2 - 10:40pm 30 December 2025 The City of Calgary is onsite responding to a water main break east of the Sarcee Trail/16 Ave N.W. interchange. At this point, it's too early to confirm the cause or the extent of the damage. Given its location and an initial assessment, we expect the break is related to the Bearpaw South Feedermain. We are assessing the water pressure to determine the impacts to residents in neighbouring communities. The City of Calgary is opening the Emergency Operations Centre and activating the Municipal Emergency Plan. The Calgary Police Service and the Calgary Fire Department are also at the location to detour traffic around the area. Please avoid the area. You can find all traffic impacts on the roads and traffic web page at https://www.calgary.ca/roads/conditions/traffic.html We will give a public update once we have a better understanding of the impacts and we know more information. Update #1 There has been a water infrastructure failure in Bowness, causing significant localized flooding and road closures. 2000 homes and 100 businesses have been affected by the service disruption. Please assist our emergency crews and first responders by avoiding any non essential travel in the area surrounding 16th Ave NW and Sarcee Trail NW. The seriousness is being investigated and we will provide more information as soon as possible. #yyccc submitted by /u/JeromyYYC to r/Calgary [link] [comments]

*Please no comments regarding building regs, insurance, planning etc as we made all of the necessary checks and sign-offs for our circumstances, this is highly dependent on your local authority so please consult them for your own circumstances and plans. I'd been meaning to post this for ages but never got round to it. A project that initially started because someone said it would be too big a project for us to take on. Did everything ourselves with little more than a jigsaw, combi drill/driver and multitool. Didn't do it all at once so difficult to estimate a time, if I had to guess I'd say a couple of months if we worked on it constantly. I spent about 30 hours looking a different building methods, looking up building regs etc and making designs using Google Sketchup. Settled on using SIP panels due to the combined structure and insulation being one single panel and how quick they were to build. I'll admit the research phase probably went too far as all aspects of the build were over-engineered. We initially were planning to just get a DIY conservatory kit but wanted something more usable. The existing conservatory was over 30 years old and the polycarbonate roof leaked, as well as the problems it caused with excess hot and cold. Beginning: Structure: 150mm SIP panels (2 x 18mm OSB sheets with XPS insulation sandwiched between) they attach using jointing splines or 4X4 timbers. The end result is very strong, airtight and lightweight. Due to it being so lightweight we were able to use the single course of bricks from the conservatory with a few shims on top of DPM to make up the difference, it's now been stood for 5 years with 0 movement so we're happy we got away without having to make substantial foundation changes for it. The structure is joined to the wall by 4x2 timbers which lay 50mm into the first SIP panel, the timbers were secured with 180mm concrete screws. In hindsight this is where I would have bought an SDS as doing this with a combi drill was a nightmare. Exterior Walls: Wrapped the exterior in breathable membrane, battened and cladded with Larch, decided to stain it as we didn't want it to turn grey. Cladded the sides with black metal sheets, but we plan to change these in the future as it's a bit too "Grand Designs" for our tastes, we'll probably replace it with wood cladding or brick slips etc. Roof: After struggling to find a definitive answer on whether SIP panels needed to be a warm or cold roof, I erred on the side of caution and built an additional deck on top of the SIP roof using 2x4 timber and 18mm OSB, this was also an easier way to get the needed gradient on the flat roof without cutting the SIP panels diagonally. We then laid EPDM rubber on top. The skylight is a triple layer plastic dome, we initially wanted a glass one but had reservations about the weight given it's a 1.2x1.2m opening. The plastic one also came with it's own insulated upstand which was a big decider. Despite this we definitely over-engineered the roof by using half-size SIP panels which doubled the amount of timber supports running across. We joined the roof to the house in the same way we did the walls, with ventilation at the top and bottom of the roofline. We didn't put cavity trays into the brickwork where the extension met the house because we knew we'd be rendering shortly after completion, so were confident that water ingress wouldn't be an issue at the abutment to the house walls. After toying with the idea of flashing tape, we flashed it in properly with lead which was an arse to manage dust at height. Interior: This was built during the plasterboard shortage of the pandemic so we improvised by using 12mm plywood on 25mm battens and vapour barrier (back when 12mm ply was £16 a sheet) and lining papering over it with fire-resistant lining paper as there was initially going to be a tumble-dryer in the space. When finished it's not massively obvious that it's not plastered and means there was no settlement cracks to repaint, the downside is we had to trim all the window and door reveals with wood to get it to look seamless. Behind the ply is a 25mm cavity for wiring and plumbing with 25mm sound insulation wherever there wasn't end wires. The end result means the room has decent acoustics for movies and gaming etc. We've now got a sofa under the window and have a pulldown projector screen for movies. Any questions, feel free to ask! There's a few things we'd do differently but overall we're happy with the project for what was under £10k at the time. I'd dread to think what it'd be now with the cost of materials being so high. submitted by /u/JSHU16 to r/DIYUK [link] [comments]

My system primarily for music, with Apple Music from an Apple TV4K as source. It’s a 2.1 setup for stereo mixes and a 5.2.4 setup in Dolby Atmos mixes - about 50/50 for my listening habits. -Yamaha A6A as DAC/processor and amp for the surrounds, center and Atmos speakers -Yamaha A-S1200 as power amp for the mains. DIY side panels in oak, and DIY bench -Bowers&Wilkins 703S3 as mains, with #bassti stands -SVS 3000micro front sub, the .1 for stereo mixes (red trace in the picture) -Bowers&Wilkins 706S3 as surrounds, DIY stands -Bowers&Wilkins Htm71S3 center -Four Dali M-80 as Atmos speakers, with in ceiling cabinets -SVS SB5000 sub in the back for 5.2.4 mixes (white trace - green trace is the Aligned Sum for both subs) -Philips 77” Oled809 as screen -YPAO r.s.c calibration for 90-20k hz. -UMIK 2 and REW for the bass dial and integration 10-90hz. -IKEA Gunnlaug sound absorption curtains and four DIY acoustic panels with wood fiber insulation. submitted by /u/One_Definition1564 to r/audiophile [link] [comments]

Just a heads up if anyone is thinking about using felt-backed acoustic wall panels at home. I bought and installed some about a month ago for my new office, hoping to cut down on noise between rooms, put my nice speakers in there as a bit of a listening room... Install was already a pain (the felt makes clean cuts nearly impossible, trim shifts around, you basically need a RotoZip or skill saw). I got them up and didn’t use the room much at first. Starting mid last week I began working in there full-time, and within a couple of hours each day I’d get sore throat, watery eyes, and allergy-like symptoms. I did notice a smell early on, but just figured it was leftover glue, dust or allergies... and didn’t think too much of it. The symptoms always went away overnight and came back as soon as I was in that room. Today I finally pulled out my crappy little air quality monitor (originally bought for 3D printing) and it wasn’t dust or PM2.5 — it was formaldehyde (HCHO). Even though the panels had already been on the wall for a month (plenty of time for any “new product” smell to fade), the readings were still bad. With the windows open, fans on, and a big air purifier running, my office was sitting at 0.180 mg/m³ (≈180 µg/m³). When I shut the room up and turned up the heat, it climbed to 0.220 mg/m³ within 15 minutes. I'm sure it would have been in the mid 2's without the purifier. After a bit of digging, I realized that’s about 4–5× higher than Canada’s long-term exposure guideline and over double the WHO’s short-term limit. Suffice to say, the panels came down this evening. If you’re looking at these kinds of acoustic panels (especially cheap imports), be careful. Reading went down to 0.034 within a few minutes of the panels being out and the smell gone. Now to repair drywall and do a wood panel accent wall.... Lesson learned.... And the guy I bought them from told me to pound sand. Glorious. This was post install Yay levels a few minutes after last panel came out and pre vaccum submitted by /u/yyccamper to r/AirQuality [link] [comments]

I am 39 and have never done any woodworking of this magnitude. I have built acoustic panels for my studio in the past but this was a feat. Took me several months of acquiring the wood and tools along with researching designs. My dream table is nearly $6,000 and our budget wouldn’t allow for that. So I did what any crazy and obsessed board game fan would do: I played far less games over the summer but spent a ton of time building a table that will last longer than me. Hard maple was my first choice and I couldn’t be happier. While this isn’t a masterpiece, I am proud of how “where there’s a will, there’s a way” really came out of me with this. I learned how to use a router and saws. I watched hours and hours of construction videos on YouTube. While I could have spent the full amount and saved myself 100+ hours, I don’t regret this at all. The chairs were bought and built by me as well. I did all the sealing/finishing with Clean Armor wood 750 + wood 757. submitted by /u/Beginning-Fan7929 to r/boardgames [link] [comments]

Finally bought my first home and moved out! This is my first time living on my own and having my own space, so I decided to go with a 5.2.4 setup in the living room (I used to have a 7.2 setup in my bedroom before moving out, bedroom now just has a simple 2.1 setup). The difference upgrading from 7.2 to 5.2.4 Atmos was surprisingly subtle. The soundscape does feel more three dimensional but it's not as pronounced as I was once expecting it to be. Let me know if there are any particular movies/TV shows with great atmos track I can test out! I was originally gonna go with in-ceiling speakers for my atmos channels but unfortunately there wasn't enough space between the drywall ceiling and the concrete wall above (only about 3 inch gap) (it's an apartment unit), so I decided to just re-use my existing Klipsch bookshelves from my 7.2. setup and mount them on the ceiling instead. I installed some acoustic slat wood panels on my front wall, they worked surprisingly well as acoustic treatment, and they also look great! (goes really well against my sage green wall) Let me know what you guys think! Specs: TV: LG C4 77" OLED AVR: Denon AVC-X3800H Fronts: Klipsch RP-6000F II Center: Klipsch RP-500M II Surrounds/Ceiling: Klipsch R-41M Subs: SVS PB-1000 (x2) submitted by /u/tiger1998tiger to r/hometheater [link] [comments]

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Hi all, the new home have this wood panels around the staircase and I want to remove it and replace it with Oak Timber Acoustic Panel. Any idea is there are drywall behind the wood panel or stud? And best way to replace it with Oak Timber Acoustic Panel. Thank you. submitted by /u/Redsnowz to r/AusRenovation [link] [comments]

First DIY project after buying a house, pretty happy with how it came out, few things left to do to make it look cleaner but proud of it! submitted by /u/BossFlop to r/DIYUK [link] [comments]

Im tempted to get plywood cut to size in B&Q and stain the wood with a walnut stain. And buy a roll of felt or polyester felt and do this myself. I’d be saving about €400 (I’m in Ireland). Has anyone done this themselves? If so, any tips/recommendations? Or should I just fork out the extra few quid 😆 Im not actually worried about the acoustic element, it’s purely decoration for a bedroom wall. submitted by /u/Respectandunity to r/DIYUK [link] [comments]

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