Acoustic panels — made in Quebec

Your equipment is making noise? We'll take care of it.

Heat pumps, chillers, fans, condensers, industrial machinery: our acoustic panels enclose noisy equipment — on rooftops, at ground level, indoors or out — bringing noise below municipal limits and giving occupants their quiet back.

Acoustic panel enclosure around rooftop equipment
Made in Quebec Short lead times, local support
25+ years of acoustics experience
24-48h response to your plans & specs

Applications

Which equipment can be enclosed?

Heat pumps & condensers

The most frequent source of neighbour complaints in residential and commercial buildings.

Chillers & cooling towers

Large rooftop units whose low-frequency noise carries far.

Fans & exhaust systems

Ventilation and dust-collection equipment on rooftops or at ground level.

Generators & mechanical rooms

Perimeter screens around noisy zones, indoors or outdoors.

Ground-level & yard equipment

Compressors, pumps and machinery installed at ground level or in outdoor service yards.

Indoor industrial machinery

Acoustic screens between noisy machines and work areas inside the plant.

Good to know

Municipal noise limits and complaints

Most Quebec municipalities set maximum sound levels in their bylaws, generally measured at the property line, with stricter thresholds at night and near residential zones. Exceeding them exposes a business to noise complaints, formal notices and fines — and complaints can also come directly from neighbours or tenants.

When a complaint or an engineering requirement lands on your desk, Deflection supports you end to end: acoustic study by specialists to measure the actual level and identify the sources, panels sized to bring the noise below the applicable threshold, and documentation to demonstrate compliance.

Why Deflection

What our panels change

Municipal compliance

Bring perceived noise below municipal thresholds and respond to complaints with a documented solution.

Built for the outdoors

Galvanized steel construction with optional protective films — designed for years on a rooftop, in all seasons.

Custom dimensions

Panels sized to your equipment and roof layout, with the clearances the equipment needs to operate.

Turnkey installation

Delivery and installation by RBQ-certified technicians, scheduled around your building's constraints.

Made in Quebec

Short production lead times, local technical support and replacement parts available quickly.

Access and airflow preserved

The design respects the clearances required by the equipment manufacturer and maintains maintenance access.

Technical specifications

Exterior wallsGalvanized steel (18 ga) or painted to client preference
Interior wallsPerforated galvanized steel (22 ga)
Acoustic insulationRock wool at 2.8 lb/ft³ for optimal acoustic performance
Internal structureC-channel reinforcements (16 ga), spaced every 18 inches
ProtectionVarious protective films available depending on application
ConfigurationFixed screens, sized to the equipment and required clearances

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How it works

From quote to installed panels

01

Describe the equipment

Model, dimensions, location and the noise problem observed. Response within 24-48 business hours.

02

Approval drawings

Drawings and specifications adapted to your roof, with an acoustic study by specialists if needed.

03

Quebec production

The panels are manufactured locally — galvanized steel, rock wool insulation, C-channel structure.

04

RBQ installation

Delivery and installation by RBQ-certified technicians, day, evening or weekend.

Request a quote

Describe your equipment and the noise problem — a specialist replies within 24-48 business hours.

Frequently asked questions — Acoustic panels

Which equipment can be enclosed with an acoustic panel screen?
Heat pumps, condensers, chillers, cooling towers, fans, exhaust systems and generators — on rooftops or at ground level. The screen surrounds the equipment to block noise propagation toward neighbours while respecting the required clearances.
Acoustic panel screen or acoustic enclosure: how to choose?
The panel screen surrounds the equipment without covering it — the right solution when the equipment needs significant airflow or frequent access. The acoustic enclosure fully wraps the equipment for maximum attenuation. Our team recommends the right approach based on the equipment and the required noise reduction.
Will the screen affect my equipment's ventilation?
Not if it is properly designed: the panels are sized to respect the clearances required by the equipment manufacturer for air intake and exhaust. That is exactly what our approval drawings validate before production.
Do the panels withstand Quebec weather?
Yes. The galvanized steel construction (18 ga exterior) is designed for permanent outdoor installation, winter and summer. Additional protective films are available depending on exposure.
How is the noise level assessed before installation?
As part of project management, an acoustic study can be carried out by specialists to measure the current sound level, identify sources and size the screen — particularly useful in the case of a municipal complaint.
What are the lead times for a rooftop acoustic screen?
The panels are manufactured in Quebec, which keeps lead times short. Send us your equipment model and dimensions: we reply with a precise schedule within 24-48 business hours.
What noise limits do municipalities impose?
Each municipality sets its own thresholds in its nuisance bylaws: the maximum level varies by zoning (residential, commercial, industrial) and time of day, with stricter thresholds at night. Measurement is generally taken at the property line. Check your municipality's bylaw — and our team can carry out an acoustic study to measure your actual level against the applicable threshold.
What should I do if my business receives a noise complaint?
Don't ignore it: an unaddressed complaint can lead to a formal notice or fines. The effective approach: measure the actual sound level (acoustic study), identify the equipment at fault, then install the properly sized solution — panel screen, enclosure or silencer depending on the source. Deflection handles this entire process, compliance documentation included.

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