CA2146110C - Sound barrier fence - Google Patents
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
- E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
- E01F8/00—Arrangements for absorbing or reflecting air-transmitted noise from road or railway traffic
- E01F8/0005—Arrangements for absorbing or reflecting air-transmitted noise from road or railway traffic used in a wall type arrangement
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
- E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
- E01F8/00—Arrangements for absorbing or reflecting air-transmitted noise from road or railway traffic
- E01F8/0005—Arrangements for absorbing or reflecting air-transmitted noise from road or railway traffic used in a wall type arrangement
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Abstract
A sound barrier fence includes a wall having a series of adjacent elongate boards joined with overlapping sealed joints.
The first and last boards in the series define first and second generally parallel side edges respectively. The series of boards further defines a lower edge extending between the first and second side edges. At least one rail is attached to the wall and extends between the first and second edges. A skirt extends between the first and second side edges and below the lower edge. First and second generally parallel posts are mounted in the ground. The first post has a lengthwise groove which is adapted to receive the first edge of the wall, and the second post has a lengthwise groove which is adapted to receive the second edge of the wall.
The first and last boards in the series define first and second generally parallel side edges respectively. The series of boards further defines a lower edge extending between the first and second side edges. At least one rail is attached to the wall and extends between the first and second edges. A skirt extends between the first and second side edges and below the lower edge. First and second generally parallel posts are mounted in the ground. The first post has a lengthwise groove which is adapted to receive the first edge of the wall, and the second post has a lengthwise groove which is adapted to receive the second edge of the wall.
Description
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SOUND BARRIER FENCE
FIELD OF INVENTION
This invention relates to sound barrier fences, and particularly to sound barrier fences constructed of unitary panels designed to deflect and absorb sound waves.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Transportation routes, such as highways, railroads and the like, produce noise from which surrounding neighbourhoods, businesses and the like require protection. Such transportation routes also create an increased need for privacy. In this regard, it is known to erect sound barrier fences for the purposes of deflecting and dampening sound waves and for providing privacy.
Wooden sound barrier fences are known to decrease sight access effectively. However, current designs of wooden sound barrier fences generally provide inadequate sound wave deflection and dampening for most purposes. One problem is that sound barrier fences are generally constructed from wooden boards, and sound waves often penetrate the fence through the small spaces between the boards. A second problem is that the fence boards are raised off the ground so as to avoid pl~ LuLe decomposition of the wood, and sound waves are thus able to pass between the lower edge of the fence and the ground. A
third problem is that since wooden fences are fairly time consuming to build and are generally required to be built on site, workers constructing such fences are often exposed to excessive noise and danger from passing traffic.
Tt is also known to construct sound barrier fences from concrete or masonry. While such sound barrler fences may be durable and may have adequate sound deflection and absorption characteristics, they are excessively expensive and are often considered to be unsightly.
Recently, sound barrier fences have been constructed with extruded hollow members, particularly those which are modularly connected together, some of which are constructed of thermoplastic materials which absorb rather than deflect noise waves. Many of these barriers are constructed of materials which break down qulckly or lose their resiliency when subjected to adverse conditions such as extreme weather or impacts with foreign objects.
A common problem associated with sound barrier fences, regardless of the material from which they are made, is that even if sound waves are effectively prevented from passing through the barrier, little dampening actually takes place, and the sound waves are essentially deflected back onto the transportation route. If the transportation route has such a sound barrier fence on either side of it, the cumulative effect of the reflected sound waves creates a high level of noise on the transportation route.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The object of the invention is to provide an improved sound barrier fence, and particularly to provide a sound barrier fence that has superior sound deflection and dampening characteristics, provides adequate prlvacy, is pleasing in appearance, is safe and economical to build, and is long lasting.
According to the invention, there is provided a sound barrier panel comprising: a wall comprising a series of 2~611~
ad~acent elongate boards joined with overlapping sealed joints, the first and last boards in the series defining first and second generally parallel side edges respectively, the series of boards further defining a lower edge extending between the first and second side edges; at least one rail attached to the wall and extending between the first and second edges; and a skirt adjacent to the wall and ~xt~n~1ng between the first and second side edges such that the skirt extends below the lower edge.
According to the invention, there is also provided a sound barrier fence comprising: a wall comprising a series of adjacent elongate boards joined with overlapping sealed joints, the first and last boards in the series defining first and second generally parallel side edges respectively, the series of boards further defining a lower edge ~xt~n~ ng between the first and second side edges; at least one rail attached to the wall and Pxt~n~;ng between the first and second edges; a skirt adjacent to the wall and extending between the first and second side edges such that the skirt extends below the lower edge;
and first and second generally parallel posts mounted in the ground and extending generally upward therefrom, the first post having a lengthwise groove generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first post and adapted to receive the first edge of the wall, and the second post having a lengthwise groove generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the second post and adapted to receive the second edge of the wall.
The advantages associated with the invention are several.
Firstly, sound waves are effectively deflected due to the reduction or ~liminnt;on of gaps within the fence panels, between the panels and the fence posts, and between the panels and the ground. Also, the superior strength of a sound barrier fence built according to the invention allows the fence to be built to any reasonable height, thereby decreasing the amount of noise that can pass over the fence.
~ 6110 Secondly, sound is effectively ~ArpanP~ as a result of the deslgn of the surface of the panels.
Thirdly, privacy and a pleaslng appearance is achieved through the fact that the sound barrier fence may be made of wood, and that the panels have no readily visible interfaces between boards.
Fourthly, the sound barrier fence is economical to build, since wood is generally a cheaper material to use than alternatives such as concrete. Furthermore, the invention allows the panels to be prefabricated, which is more economical since construction of the panels is accomplished more efficiently in a workshop or factory than on site. Workers are also able to spend less time erecting the fence beside noisy and often dangerous transportation routes.
Fifthly, the sound barrier fence is strong and readily able to resist deterioration from harsh weather or impact.
Resistance to deterioration is also accomplished through a readily replaceable skirt, which is the only part of the fence panel that is in contact with the ground.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAnINGS
The embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a front view of one embodiment of the invention;
Figure 2 is a rear view of the embodiment of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a partial section of the line A-A of Figure l;
Figure 4 is an exploded top plan view showing one of the joints of the embodiment of Figure l;
Figure 5 is an end view of one of the rails of the embodiment of Figure l;
Figure 6 is a partial section of the line B-B of Figure l; and Figure 7 is a side elevation view showing a detail of the embodiment of Figure 1.
Similar references are used in different Figures to denote similar components.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Referring to Figures 1 through 4, a sound barrier fence 5 is constructed from panels 10 and posts 15. The panels 10 are constructed from boards 20, upper rails 25, middle rails 30, lower rails 35, and a skirt 40.
Preferably, the boards 20 are wooden. The boards 20 could, however, be constructed from alternative materials, such as particle board, wafer board, plastic, and the like.
The boards 20 have striations 45 to assist in dampening sound waves and to enhance the appearance of the fence. If it is deslred that the sound barrier fence dampen noise emanating from both sides of the wall, striations may be included on the rear surface as well as the front surface of the panel.
Referring to Figure 4, the boards 20 are joined together with lap joints 50 with two beads of flexible adhesive 55 which run the length of the boards 20. The lap joints 50 combined with the beads of flexible adhesive 55 create a strong joint with superior sound deflecting characteristics. The beads of flexible adhesive 55 effectively seal the joints from sound waves, and the fact that the adhesive is flexible is especially advantageous in maintaining the integrity of the joint if the wood moves somewhat during transportation of a prefabricated panel 10 or because of shrinking, warping, being struck by an object, and the like. Even if sound waves were to penetrate the beads of flexible adhesive 55, the sound waves would still have to pass through the overlapping portion 60 of the lap joint 50. Other types of overlapping joints could be used, such as tongue and groove joints. Such joints would not be as advantageous as lap joints, however, as the tongues of the joints would be relatively thin compared to the overlapping portion 60 of the lap joint 50. Such joints would have disadvantages associated with the fact that the tongue of the tongue and groove joint would be thinner than the overlapping portion 60 of the lap joint 50, namely that the joint would be less strong and that any sound waves passing through beads of adhesive, if present, would have a lesser thickness of wood to pass through.
Referring to Figures 5 and 6, the rails 25, 30 and 35 further enhance the strength of the panel 10 provided by the joints 50 and the beads of flexible adhesive 55. The added strength provided by the rails 25, 30 and 35 enables the panel 10 to be prefabricated in a workshop or factory prior to installation, since the panels are strong enough to be transported. The rails 25, 30 and 35 also help prevent the boards 20 from moving relative to each other as a result of shrinking, warping, being struck and the like.
Referring to Figures 6 and 8, the rails 25, 30 and 35 have C-shaped cross-sections. The rails 25, 30 and 35 provide superior support to the panel 10 due, firstly, to the rigidity of the rails 25, 30 and 35 and, secondly, to the ability to attach fasteners 70 (such as screws) through the flange 75 21~61~0 which is adjacent to the boards 20 If it is required that the panels be furthered strengthened, such as if the fence is exceedingly high, further rails could be added. Alternatively, if strength is not as important, only one rail may be used;
such a rail would likely be installed at the top or middle of the panel.
The rails 25, 30 and 35 are preferably made of galvanized steel. One advantage of using galvanized steel as opposed to a weaker material such as wood is that the strength, rigidity and resistance to warping associated with steel rails will assist in preserving the integrity of the ~oints 50 by preventing v -nt of the boards 20 relative to each other.
The rails 25, 30 and 35 have removable covers 87, 88 and 89, which may be made of plastic. The covers 87, 88 and 89 protect the rails 25, 30 and 35 and the fasteners 70 from the weather, are attractive in appearance, and are removable for maintenance purposes.
Referring to Figure 8, the lower rails 35 extend below the boards 20, thus assisting to position the skirt 40 and to overlap the boards 20 and the skirt 40, which overlap assists in preventing sound waves from passing through the joint 90.
Upon installation, the skirt 40 is buried below the ground surface 95, to prevent sound waves from passing l~n~ernenth the panel 10. The skirt 40 is preferably made of a material, such as pressure treated wood, that is resistant to deterioration.
The skirt 40 may remain unattached to the boards 20 or lower rails 35, so that the skirt 40 may be easily replaced.
Referring to Figures 1, 2, 3 and 7, the posts 15 are securely mounted below the ground surface 95 with cement footings 100. During installation, once the posts 15 have been mounted, the outside edges of the panels 10 are inserted into the grooves 105 in the posts 15. The overlap created by this ~ 2 ~
joint prevents sound waves from passing through the sound barrier fence 5 between the panels 10 and the posts 15. The panel 10 is then secured within the grooves 105 using conventional brackets and fasteners (not shown). Alternative designs of grooved posts could be used, such as steel H-beams.
In such an embodiment, the panels 10 would fit into the groove between the flanges of the H-beam post.
As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the posts 15 can optionally be covered with decorative post caps 110 to enhance the appearance of the sound barrier fence 5 and to protect the upper end of the post 15 from moisture. The appearance of the panels 10 can be further ~nh~nced with wooden strips 115.
Most sound barrier fences constructed in accordance with the invention will obviously consist of a series of alternating posts and panels.
Numerous modifications, variations and adaptations may be made to the particular embodiments of the invention described above without departing from the scope of the invention, which is defined in the claims.
SOUND BARRIER FENCE
FIELD OF INVENTION
This invention relates to sound barrier fences, and particularly to sound barrier fences constructed of unitary panels designed to deflect and absorb sound waves.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Transportation routes, such as highways, railroads and the like, produce noise from which surrounding neighbourhoods, businesses and the like require protection. Such transportation routes also create an increased need for privacy. In this regard, it is known to erect sound barrier fences for the purposes of deflecting and dampening sound waves and for providing privacy.
Wooden sound barrier fences are known to decrease sight access effectively. However, current designs of wooden sound barrier fences generally provide inadequate sound wave deflection and dampening for most purposes. One problem is that sound barrier fences are generally constructed from wooden boards, and sound waves often penetrate the fence through the small spaces between the boards. A second problem is that the fence boards are raised off the ground so as to avoid pl~ LuLe decomposition of the wood, and sound waves are thus able to pass between the lower edge of the fence and the ground. A
third problem is that since wooden fences are fairly time consuming to build and are generally required to be built on site, workers constructing such fences are often exposed to excessive noise and danger from passing traffic.
Tt is also known to construct sound barrier fences from concrete or masonry. While such sound barrler fences may be durable and may have adequate sound deflection and absorption characteristics, they are excessively expensive and are often considered to be unsightly.
Recently, sound barrier fences have been constructed with extruded hollow members, particularly those which are modularly connected together, some of which are constructed of thermoplastic materials which absorb rather than deflect noise waves. Many of these barriers are constructed of materials which break down qulckly or lose their resiliency when subjected to adverse conditions such as extreme weather or impacts with foreign objects.
A common problem associated with sound barrier fences, regardless of the material from which they are made, is that even if sound waves are effectively prevented from passing through the barrier, little dampening actually takes place, and the sound waves are essentially deflected back onto the transportation route. If the transportation route has such a sound barrier fence on either side of it, the cumulative effect of the reflected sound waves creates a high level of noise on the transportation route.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The object of the invention is to provide an improved sound barrier fence, and particularly to provide a sound barrier fence that has superior sound deflection and dampening characteristics, provides adequate prlvacy, is pleasing in appearance, is safe and economical to build, and is long lasting.
According to the invention, there is provided a sound barrier panel comprising: a wall comprising a series of 2~611~
ad~acent elongate boards joined with overlapping sealed joints, the first and last boards in the series defining first and second generally parallel side edges respectively, the series of boards further defining a lower edge extending between the first and second side edges; at least one rail attached to the wall and extending between the first and second edges; and a skirt adjacent to the wall and ~xt~n~1ng between the first and second side edges such that the skirt extends below the lower edge.
According to the invention, there is also provided a sound barrier fence comprising: a wall comprising a series of adjacent elongate boards joined with overlapping sealed joints, the first and last boards in the series defining first and second generally parallel side edges respectively, the series of boards further defining a lower edge ~xt~n~ ng between the first and second side edges; at least one rail attached to the wall and Pxt~n~;ng between the first and second edges; a skirt adjacent to the wall and extending between the first and second side edges such that the skirt extends below the lower edge;
and first and second generally parallel posts mounted in the ground and extending generally upward therefrom, the first post having a lengthwise groove generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first post and adapted to receive the first edge of the wall, and the second post having a lengthwise groove generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the second post and adapted to receive the second edge of the wall.
The advantages associated with the invention are several.
Firstly, sound waves are effectively deflected due to the reduction or ~liminnt;on of gaps within the fence panels, between the panels and the fence posts, and between the panels and the ground. Also, the superior strength of a sound barrier fence built according to the invention allows the fence to be built to any reasonable height, thereby decreasing the amount of noise that can pass over the fence.
~ 6110 Secondly, sound is effectively ~ArpanP~ as a result of the deslgn of the surface of the panels.
Thirdly, privacy and a pleaslng appearance is achieved through the fact that the sound barrier fence may be made of wood, and that the panels have no readily visible interfaces between boards.
Fourthly, the sound barrier fence is economical to build, since wood is generally a cheaper material to use than alternatives such as concrete. Furthermore, the invention allows the panels to be prefabricated, which is more economical since construction of the panels is accomplished more efficiently in a workshop or factory than on site. Workers are also able to spend less time erecting the fence beside noisy and often dangerous transportation routes.
Fifthly, the sound barrier fence is strong and readily able to resist deterioration from harsh weather or impact.
Resistance to deterioration is also accomplished through a readily replaceable skirt, which is the only part of the fence panel that is in contact with the ground.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAnINGS
The embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a front view of one embodiment of the invention;
Figure 2 is a rear view of the embodiment of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a partial section of the line A-A of Figure l;
Figure 4 is an exploded top plan view showing one of the joints of the embodiment of Figure l;
Figure 5 is an end view of one of the rails of the embodiment of Figure l;
Figure 6 is a partial section of the line B-B of Figure l; and Figure 7 is a side elevation view showing a detail of the embodiment of Figure 1.
Similar references are used in different Figures to denote similar components.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Referring to Figures 1 through 4, a sound barrier fence 5 is constructed from panels 10 and posts 15. The panels 10 are constructed from boards 20, upper rails 25, middle rails 30, lower rails 35, and a skirt 40.
Preferably, the boards 20 are wooden. The boards 20 could, however, be constructed from alternative materials, such as particle board, wafer board, plastic, and the like.
The boards 20 have striations 45 to assist in dampening sound waves and to enhance the appearance of the fence. If it is deslred that the sound barrier fence dampen noise emanating from both sides of the wall, striations may be included on the rear surface as well as the front surface of the panel.
Referring to Figure 4, the boards 20 are joined together with lap joints 50 with two beads of flexible adhesive 55 which run the length of the boards 20. The lap joints 50 combined with the beads of flexible adhesive 55 create a strong joint with superior sound deflecting characteristics. The beads of flexible adhesive 55 effectively seal the joints from sound waves, and the fact that the adhesive is flexible is especially advantageous in maintaining the integrity of the joint if the wood moves somewhat during transportation of a prefabricated panel 10 or because of shrinking, warping, being struck by an object, and the like. Even if sound waves were to penetrate the beads of flexible adhesive 55, the sound waves would still have to pass through the overlapping portion 60 of the lap joint 50. Other types of overlapping joints could be used, such as tongue and groove joints. Such joints would not be as advantageous as lap joints, however, as the tongues of the joints would be relatively thin compared to the overlapping portion 60 of the lap joint 50. Such joints would have disadvantages associated with the fact that the tongue of the tongue and groove joint would be thinner than the overlapping portion 60 of the lap joint 50, namely that the joint would be less strong and that any sound waves passing through beads of adhesive, if present, would have a lesser thickness of wood to pass through.
Referring to Figures 5 and 6, the rails 25, 30 and 35 further enhance the strength of the panel 10 provided by the joints 50 and the beads of flexible adhesive 55. The added strength provided by the rails 25, 30 and 35 enables the panel 10 to be prefabricated in a workshop or factory prior to installation, since the panels are strong enough to be transported. The rails 25, 30 and 35 also help prevent the boards 20 from moving relative to each other as a result of shrinking, warping, being struck and the like.
Referring to Figures 6 and 8, the rails 25, 30 and 35 have C-shaped cross-sections. The rails 25, 30 and 35 provide superior support to the panel 10 due, firstly, to the rigidity of the rails 25, 30 and 35 and, secondly, to the ability to attach fasteners 70 (such as screws) through the flange 75 21~61~0 which is adjacent to the boards 20 If it is required that the panels be furthered strengthened, such as if the fence is exceedingly high, further rails could be added. Alternatively, if strength is not as important, only one rail may be used;
such a rail would likely be installed at the top or middle of the panel.
The rails 25, 30 and 35 are preferably made of galvanized steel. One advantage of using galvanized steel as opposed to a weaker material such as wood is that the strength, rigidity and resistance to warping associated with steel rails will assist in preserving the integrity of the ~oints 50 by preventing v -nt of the boards 20 relative to each other.
The rails 25, 30 and 35 have removable covers 87, 88 and 89, which may be made of plastic. The covers 87, 88 and 89 protect the rails 25, 30 and 35 and the fasteners 70 from the weather, are attractive in appearance, and are removable for maintenance purposes.
Referring to Figure 8, the lower rails 35 extend below the boards 20, thus assisting to position the skirt 40 and to overlap the boards 20 and the skirt 40, which overlap assists in preventing sound waves from passing through the joint 90.
Upon installation, the skirt 40 is buried below the ground surface 95, to prevent sound waves from passing l~n~ernenth the panel 10. The skirt 40 is preferably made of a material, such as pressure treated wood, that is resistant to deterioration.
The skirt 40 may remain unattached to the boards 20 or lower rails 35, so that the skirt 40 may be easily replaced.
Referring to Figures 1, 2, 3 and 7, the posts 15 are securely mounted below the ground surface 95 with cement footings 100. During installation, once the posts 15 have been mounted, the outside edges of the panels 10 are inserted into the grooves 105 in the posts 15. The overlap created by this ~ 2 ~
joint prevents sound waves from passing through the sound barrier fence 5 between the panels 10 and the posts 15. The panel 10 is then secured within the grooves 105 using conventional brackets and fasteners (not shown). Alternative designs of grooved posts could be used, such as steel H-beams.
In such an embodiment, the panels 10 would fit into the groove between the flanges of the H-beam post.
As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the posts 15 can optionally be covered with decorative post caps 110 to enhance the appearance of the sound barrier fence 5 and to protect the upper end of the post 15 from moisture. The appearance of the panels 10 can be further ~nh~nced with wooden strips 115.
Most sound barrier fences constructed in accordance with the invention will obviously consist of a series of alternating posts and panels.
Numerous modifications, variations and adaptations may be made to the particular embodiments of the invention described above without departing from the scope of the invention, which is defined in the claims.
Claims (12)
1. A sound barrier panel comprising:
a wall comprising a series of adjacent elongate boards joined with overlapping joints sealed with at least one bead of flexible adhesive, the series including first and last boards defining first and second generally parallel side edges respectively, the series of boards further defining a lower edge extending between the first and second side edges;
at least one rail attached to the wall and extending between the first and second edges; and a skirt adjacent to the wall and extending between the first and second side edges such that the skirt extends below the lower edge.
a wall comprising a series of adjacent elongate boards joined with overlapping joints sealed with at least one bead of flexible adhesive, the series including first and last boards defining first and second generally parallel side edges respectively, the series of boards further defining a lower edge extending between the first and second side edges;
at least one rail attached to the wall and extending between the first and second edges; and a skirt adjacent to the wall and extending between the first and second side edges such that the skirt extends below the lower edge.
2. A sound barrier panel as defined in claim 1, the boards comprising a series of striations extending generally parallel to each other and to the first and second side edges, the series of striations extending between the first and second side edges.
3. A sound barrier panel as defined in claim 1, the rail comprising: at least one support member having a C-shaped cross-section and an open side, the open side facing away from the wall; and a cover adapted to enclose the open side of each support member.
4. A sound barrier panel as defined in claim 1, wherein the joints are lap joints comprising at least one bead of flexible adhesive extending the length of the joint.
5. A sound barrier panel comprising:
a wall comprising a series of adjacent elongate boards joined with overlapping joints sealed with at least one bead of flexible adhesive, the series including first and last boards defining first and second generally parallel side edges respectively, the series of boards further defining a lower edge extending between the first and second side edges;
at least one rail attached to the wall and extending between the first and second edges;
a skirt adjacent to the wall and extending between the first and second side edges such that the skirt extends below the lower edge;
the boards comprising a series of striations extending generally parallel to each other and to the first and second side edges, the series of striations extending between the first and second side edges;
the rail comprising: at least one support member having a C-shaped cross-section and an open side, the open side facing away from the wall; and a cover adapted to enclose the open side of each support member;
wherein the joints are lap joints comprising at least one bead of flexible adhesive extending the length of the joint.
a wall comprising a series of adjacent elongate boards joined with overlapping joints sealed with at least one bead of flexible adhesive, the series including first and last boards defining first and second generally parallel side edges respectively, the series of boards further defining a lower edge extending between the first and second side edges;
at least one rail attached to the wall and extending between the first and second edges;
a skirt adjacent to the wall and extending between the first and second side edges such that the skirt extends below the lower edge;
the boards comprising a series of striations extending generally parallel to each other and to the first and second side edges, the series of striations extending between the first and second side edges;
the rail comprising: at least one support member having a C-shaped cross-section and an open side, the open side facing away from the wall; and a cover adapted to enclose the open side of each support member;
wherein the joints are lap joints comprising at least one bead of flexible adhesive extending the length of the joint.
6. A sound barrier fence comprising:
a wall comprising a series of adjacent elongate boards joined with overlapping joints sealed with at least one bead of flexible adhesive, the series including first and last boards defining first and second generally parallel side edges respectively, the series of boards further defining a lower edge extending between the first and second side edges;
at least one rail attached to the wall and extending between the first and second edges;
a skirt adjacent to the wall and extending between the first and second side edges such that the skirt extends below the lower edge; and first and second generally parallel posts mounted in the ground and extending generally upward therefrom, the first post having a lengthwise groove generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first post and adapted to receive the first edge of the wall, and the second post having a lengthwise groove generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the second post and adapted to receive the second edge of the wall.
a wall comprising a series of adjacent elongate boards joined with overlapping joints sealed with at least one bead of flexible adhesive, the series including first and last boards defining first and second generally parallel side edges respectively, the series of boards further defining a lower edge extending between the first and second side edges;
at least one rail attached to the wall and extending between the first and second edges;
a skirt adjacent to the wall and extending between the first and second side edges such that the skirt extends below the lower edge; and first and second generally parallel posts mounted in the ground and extending generally upward therefrom, the first post having a lengthwise groove generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first post and adapted to receive the first edge of the wall, and the second post having a lengthwise groove generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the second post and adapted to receive the second edge of the wall.
7. A sound barrier panel as defined in claim 6, the boards comprising a series of striations extending generally parallel to each other and to the first and second side edges, the series of striations extending between the first and second side edges.
8. A sound barrier panel as defined in claim 6, the rail comprising: at least one support member having a C-shaped cross-section and an open side, the open side facing away from the wall; and a cover adapted to enclose the open side of each support member.
9. A sound barrier panel as defined in claim 6, wherein the joints are lap joints comprising at least one bead of adhesive extending the length of the joint.
10. A sound barrier fence comprising:
a wall comprising a series of adjacent elongate boards joined with overlapping joints sealed with at least one bead of flexible adhesive, the series including first and last boards defining first and second generally parallel side edges respectively, the series of boards further defining a lower edge extending between the first and second side edges;
at least one rail attached to the wall and extending between the first and second edges;
a skirt adjacent to the wall and extending between the first and second side edges such that the skirt extends below the lower edge;
first and second generally parallel posts mounted in the ground and extending generally upward therefrom, the first post having a lengthwise groove generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first post and adapted to receive the first edge of the wall, and the second post having a lengthwise
a wall comprising a series of adjacent elongate boards joined with overlapping joints sealed with at least one bead of flexible adhesive, the series including first and last boards defining first and second generally parallel side edges respectively, the series of boards further defining a lower edge extending between the first and second side edges;
at least one rail attached to the wall and extending between the first and second edges;
a skirt adjacent to the wall and extending between the first and second side edges such that the skirt extends below the lower edge;
first and second generally parallel posts mounted in the ground and extending generally upward therefrom, the first post having a lengthwise groove generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first post and adapted to receive the first edge of the wall, and the second post having a lengthwise
11 groove generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the second post and adapted to receive the second edge of the wall;
the boards comprising a series of striations extending generally parallel to each other and to the first and second side edges, the series of striations extending between the first and second side edges;
the rail comprising: at least one support member having a C-shaped cross-section and an open side, the open side facing away from the wall; and a cover adapted to enclose the open side of each support member;
wherein the joints are lap joints comprising at least one bead of flexible adhesive extending the length of the joint.
the boards comprising a series of striations extending generally parallel to each other and to the first and second side edges, the series of striations extending between the first and second side edges;
the rail comprising: at least one support member having a C-shaped cross-section and an open side, the open side facing away from the wall; and a cover adapted to enclose the open side of each support member;
wherein the joints are lap joints comprising at least one bead of flexible adhesive extending the length of the joint.
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