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Bowling Alleys
The BowlFLOOR range has been developed from our successful Cinema acoustic isolation solutions, one of the most challenging acoustic environments.
Farrat has pioneered the acoustic isolation of bowling floors. Our understanding of the unique challenge of three widely varying load profiles across a bowling lane (approach, lanes, pinsetter) combined with the very low-frequency vibrational energy induced by a bowling ball impact has resulted in our bespoke engineering solution.
This has taken several years of research and development which is now being adopted by developers in the leisure sector building multi-purpose entertainment venues including some of the key players including:
- Hollywood Bowl
- Superbowl
- Yalla!
- Bowling
- QubicaAMF
Key considerations when preparing a bowling alley floor
By considering these acoustic considerations, you can create a more comfortable and enjoyable environment for bowlers and reduce the impact of noise on the surrounding area.
Sound insulation
To minimise the transmission of sound to other areas, the floor should be designed to provide adequate sound insulation.
Sound absorption
The floor should have a degree of sound absorption to reduce the amount of sound that is reflected back into the space. Materials with high acoustic absorption should be used to achieve this.
Impact noise reduction
The impact noise from the ball hitting the floor can be significant, and measures should be taken to reduce it. A floor system with shock-absorbing properties can reduce impact noise levels.
Airborne noise reduction
The sound of the ball rolling and striking the pins can also cause airborne noise, and the floor should be designed to minimise this. A smooth and level floor with a high coefficient of friction can reduce the amount of noise generated.
Sealing of joints and gaps
The floor should be sealed at all joints and gaps to prevent sound from leaking out of the bowling alley.
Sound measurement
During construction, sound measurements should be taken to ensure that the acoustic performance of the floor meets the desired specifications.
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BowlFLOOR
The BowlFLOOR range has been developed from our successful Cinema range of acoustic isolation solutions. Our engineering team have developed 3 options for this growing market.
Installation Services
Farrat Installation Services have supplied clients from a wide range of projects with the guarantee of complete isolation, overseen by our team of project managers and engineers with specialist experience in acoustic and vibration isolation.
If installation is not required from Farrat we will support project managers and contractors with onsite installation training.
Farrat has successfully isolated 432 bowling lanes in 34 venues around the world
| OPERATOR | PROJECT NAME | LOCATION | COUNTRY | No. OF LANES |
SYSTEM |
| The Light | Castle Quay | Banbury | UK | 10 | LITE |
| The Light | Bourne Place | Sittingbourne | UK | 9 | LITE |
| Hollywood Bowl | Odyssey Centre | Belfast | UK | 20 | LITE |
| The Light | Redrock | Stockport | UK | 10 | LITE |
| Yalla! | Riyadh Park | Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 12 | MAX |
| Yalla! | Al Qasr Mall | Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 12 | MAX |
| Yalla! | Atyaf Mall | Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 10 | MAX |
| The Light | Marketfield Way | Redhill | UK | 8 | LITE |
| STK Steakhouse | Curio Hotel | Westminster | UK | 1 | PRO |
| ROXY Ballroom | Humberstone Gate | Leicester | UK | 5 | PRO |
| Hollywood Bowl | The Rock | Bury | UK | 24 | MAX |
| Hollywood Bowl | Xscape | Milton Keynes | UK | 19 | MAX |
| Hollywood Bowl | Westquay Shopping Centre | Southampton | UK | 16 | MAX |
| Hollywood Bowl | Brewery Quarter | Cheltenham | UK | 16 | MAX |
| Superbowl | Buttermarket Shopping Centre | Ipswich | UK | 12 | MAX |
| Hollywood Bowl | Lakeside Shopping Centre | Thurrock | UK | 24 | MAX |
| Superbowl | Castle Mall | Norwich | UK | 14 | MAX |
| Superbowl | Glassworks | Barnsley | UK | 12 | MAX |
| Hollywood Bowl | Resorts World | Birmingham | UK | 17 | MAX |
| Hollywood Bowl | Merry Hill Shopping Centre | Dudley | UK | 24 | MAX |
| ROXY Ballroom | The Stonebow | York | UK | 5 | PRO |
| ROXY Ballroom | The POD | Nottingham | UK | 6 | PRO |
| Lane7 | Potsdamer Platz | Berlin | Germany | 13 | PRO |
| Lane7 | Stamford Quarter | Altrincham | UK | 9 | LITE |
| Hollywood Bowl | Animate | Preston | UK | 22 | MAX |
| Lane7 | Chatham Street | Dublin | Ireland | 8 | MAX |
| Star Pins | West Orchard Shopping Centre | Coventry | UK | 13 | PRO |
| Superbowl | Festival Place Shopping Centre | Basingstoke | UK | 10 | MAX |
| Ten Pin | Harpurhey Shopping Centre | Harpurhey | UK | 20 | NEO |
| King Pins | Silverburn Shopping Centre | Glasgow | UK | 16 | PRO |
| King Pins | Cabot Circus | Bristol | UK | 12 | MAX |
| ROXY Ballroom | 33 St Mary’s Axe | London | UK | 4 | PRO |
| The Light | Kingsgate Shopping Centre | Huddersfield | UK | 10 | LITE |
| Gutterball | Lincoln High Street | Lincoln | UK | 9 | PRO |
Latest case studies
Bowling Alleys Superbowl: Castle Quarter
Farrat provided a durable and effective acoustic isolation solution for the Superbowl bowling alley in...
Bowling Alleys The Light Bowling Alley: Castle Quay
The Light development in Banbury needed acoustic isolation for its 10-lane bowling alley to create an...
Bowling Alleys Lane 7: Stamford Quarter
The Lane 7 in Stamford Quarter needed an acoustic isolation solution for its 9-lane bowling alley in...
Bowling Alleys Hollywood Bowl: Resorts World
The Hollywood Bowl branch in Resorts World in Birmingham needed an acoustic isolation solution for its...
Bowling Alleys Hollywood Bowl: Xscape
The Hollywood Bowl branch in Resorts World in Birmingham needed an acoustic isolation solution for its...
Bowling Alleys The Light Bowling Alley: Redrock
Farrat extracted the maximum possible low-frequency isolation from The Light bowling lane structure and...
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