Paragon Noise Barriers, Inc. has developed Noise D-Fence, an exterior, absorbative sound barrier panel system. Noise D-Fence can achieve sound reduction levels of 15-40 dBA over a range of frequencies from 63 to 8000 Hz and has been designed and tested to withstand 163 mph wind loads. Noise D-Fence is also cost-effective, easily installed and is water and insect resistant. Paragon's patent-pending product is revolutionary in the sound abatement industry and has been approved by the NCDOT. Paragon Noise Barriers, Inc. is certified DBE/WBE with NCDOT and has recently received its WBENC certification.