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Acoustic Baffles and Rafts in Commercial Offices

Acoustic baffles and rafts suspended below ceilings absorb sound, reducing reverberation and improving speech intelligibility. Widely specified in open-plan and exposed-services fit-outs.

Published 2026-04-15Hampstead Renovations Commercial

Why acoustic baffles and rafts

Open-plan offices with hard surfaces (exposed concrete soffit, glass walls, polished floors) produce excessive reverberation — conversations blur, speech intelligibility drops, workplace satisfaction suffers.

Baffles (vertical hanging panels) and rafts (horizontal suspended panels) add sound absorption without full ceiling installation.

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What we do

Acoustic specification, raft supply and installation integral to ceiling works and CAT B fit-out. See Ceiling Works, Office Fit-Out, Part E Acoustic article.

FAQs

Can baffles be retrofitted post-occupation?

Yes — baffles are one of the easier acoustic retrofits. 2-day installation for a standard open-plan floor.

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