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Carpet in Schools can Reduce Noise Levels and Improve Acoustics
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In choosing commercial flooring covering for schools, appearance, safety, and cost are typically the priority. However, there are other considerations to keep in mind such as acoustics. Acoustics matter and can affect learning in schools. Studies show students learn by listening to the teacher and to each other. Excessive background noise or reverberation (i.e., many […]
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North Virginia Community College Carpet Installation
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Our goal at Eagle Mat when working with schools and universities is to design spaces that inspire student learning. This includes paying close attention to materials that are flexible, create engagement environments, and can handle wear and tear from the toughest weather conditions. For our most project with the North Virginia Community College, our goals […]
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Carpet and Indoor Air Quality in Schools
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The decision between choosing carpeting or hard flooring in schools has a direct impact on your classroom indoor air quality. Moisture can become trapped under hard surface flooring. Once moisture is trapped and unable to evaporate, the moisture can turn into mold and mildew. A better option is seamed carpet tiles that allow the moisture […]
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Commercial Carpeting for Schools and Universities
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Commercial carpeting can be a good solution in the academic setting. Carpeting has a number of advantages over other flooring surfaces: 1. It’s quiet. Carpet dampens noise which has a detrimental effect on the learning environment. 2. It’s healthy. Some types of carpeting are designed to trap allergens and small particulate matter. 3. It creates […]
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