Air for Highways
Outperform noise. Reduce disruption. Built to last. Certified acoustic performance with modular, rapid installation.
Introduction
Air is a modular acoustic barrier system for highways projects where speed, lifespan and acoustic certainty matter. Built from 99% recycled polymers and tested to BS EN standards, it’s engineered to cut roadside noise while keeping installation simple and programmes efficient.
Panels slot together for fast assembly with minimal plant. The durable surface resists weathering and impact, helping reduce maintenance cycles over the asset life.
- Road widening and new carriageways
- Bypass schemes near residential areas
- Bridge and junction improvements
- Temporary works and compounds
- Meet acoustic targets with confidence
- Shorten install windows and traffic management
- Lower whole-life cost vs. traditional materials
Why Air for Highways?
Protect roadside communities, meet strict noise regulations and keep projects moving. Air reduces traffic noise, installs quickly during planned works, and delivers performance that lasts.
The issue
Noise from busy highways
Main roads and bypasses often generate high noise levels that affect nearby homes, schools and public spaces.
Why it matters
Community wellbeing and compliance
Managing highway noise reduces complaints, supports planning approvals and ensures schemes meet environmental targets.
How Air helps
Rapid installs, proven protection
Modular design allows fast installation during short lane closures, providing reliable acoustic control with minimal disruption to traffic.
Proven results
Independently certified performance
- Certified to BS EN 1793 / 1794 standards
- Independent test data and case studies
- Clear installation and technical guides
What you get
Quieter roads, long-term value
Better journeys and happier neighbours, plus durable infrastructure designed for decades of service.
Benefits for highways teams
Fast to install
Quick slot panels reduce plant time and keep traffic management windows tight.
Certified acoustic performance
Independently tested to BS EN standards for proven sound absorption and insulation.
Long design life
Tough, weather-resistant surface engineered for a service life of up to 40 years.
Sustainable materials
Built with recycled PVC housings and mineral wool infill, reducing carbon impact.
Modular & adaptable
Configurable heights, returns and corners to suit complex roadside geometry.
Neat aesthetics
Clean lines and stable colour present well to stakeholders and communities.
10 years vs 40 years: the lifecycle that saves
Timber barriers typically require replacement on a ~10-year cycle. Air has a 40-year design life - reducing replacements, disruption, waste, and cost.
Air: up to 40-year design life
Timber: ~10-year replacement cycle
Air acoustic barrier system
Air is engineered for proven acoustic performance and long-term durability. Each cassette is built with recycled PVC housings and delivers a 40-year design life. The Absorptive variant incorporates a natural mineral-wool core for enhanced sound absorption, while the Reflective variant delivers high airborne insulation through a solid cassette structure. Tested to BS EN 1793-1 and -2, Air achieves DLα = 8 dB (sound absorption) and DLR = 28–29 dB (airborne insulation). The quick-slot cassette system enables rapid installation with minimal plant use, improving on-site safety and efficiency.
Air is designed for resilience and sustainability. The cassettes are weather-resistant, non-corrosive and maintenance-free, performing reliably in demanding environments. At end of life, the mineral wool and PVC can be separated, with the PVC granulated for reuse in new cassettes - closing the loop and reducing waste. Verified to BS EN 1793 / 1794, Air delivers a dependable, low-impact acoustic barrier for highways, rail, utilities and industrial projects.
Superior noise reduction
Recycled PVC housings
40-year design life
Quick-slot cassette system
Weather and corrosion resistant
BSI-verified / UKCA-ready certification
Specification
- Panel system: modular, quick slot cassettes
- Material: 99% recycled PVC housing with mineral wool infill
- Design life: up to 40 years (project dependent)
- Surface: weather & chemical resistant
- Heights: configurable to scheme requirements
- Foundations: project-specific
- Returns/corners: supported
- Standards: BS EN 1793-1 (DLα = 8 dB), 1793-2 (DLR = 28–29 dB)
- Colour: Brown or Green as standard
- Accessories: gates, terminations, safety signage
Technical documents
Designed for circularity
A simple promise: materials stay in use. From the very first extrusion to decades of reliable service, every Air barrier is designed to deliver both acoustic performance and long-term sustainability. The system minimises waste during manufacture, uses up to 99% recycled PVC, and is supported by a circular end-of-life programme that ensures each component is recovered, reprocessed and made ready for its next installation. This commitment to performance and reuse makes Air a defining step forward for noise control infrastructure.
FAQs
Explore the most common questions on Air for highway schemes, if you need project-specific guidance, don't hesitate to contact our expert team.
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Applications
From major highways and busy rail networks to energy facilities and industrial sites, Air performs wherever noise affects people and places. Each environment presents unique challenges: meeting planning conditions, achieving compliance, advancing sustainability goals, and improving community well-being. With certified acoustic performance, responsibly sourced recycled materials, and a 40-year design life, Air delivers dependable, sector-wide solutions.
Explore the applications below to see how Air helps infrastructure projects combine performance, responsibility, and long-term value.
Insights
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