Homeowners across the country are facing new noise problems due to The Federal Aviation Administration’s revised flight paths under an air traffic control modernization plan known as “NextGen.” Homes that were previously not affected by airplane noise are now directly under flight paths with planes taking off every couple of minutes throughout the day. With proper…
With midterms approaching for college students across the country, it’s the most important time of the semester to find that perfectly quiet study spot. For most, that’s the library…but noise from team projects, tutoring, and study groups can ruin the silence and make it hard to focus. While there are certainly some efforts that students can…
Nearly all residential and commercial buildings house a few appliances, from refrigerators to clothes dryers. And while modern appliances save us time and energy making our daily lives a little bit easier, they can also be extremely loud. Some appliances are only loud when they’re in use, like the shaking of a clothes dryer or…
If you’ve ever lived near a noise source, you know the negative effect noise disturbances can have on your life. Removing the noise source is typically impossible, and hiring a soundproofing expert is expensive, leaving most victims of noise problems feeling hopeless. However, many noise problems are the result of common weak spots that can…
One of the biggest challenges new artists face is finding a suitable place to record. Buying studio time is way too expensive and home recordings tend to sound messy and amateur. But what if they didn’t? With proper sound treatment, you can turn a walk-in closet or an unused guest-room into a fully functioning home…
The conference room plays host to nearly all company activity, from team meetings to collaborative projects to visiting clients, it’s always bustling. Conference rooms are an integral aspect of most modern offices, so why are they so often under-looked? What if your conference room was a sanctuary? A place where the buzz of printers, Xerox machines,…
Today’s coffee shops have become the ever-increasing digital nomad’s choice workspace, turning most shops into bustling hubs of clicking keyboards, ringing phones, and buzzing conversation. The days of simply sipping lattes at the local Starbucks have disappeared as more and more workers opt for careers sans traditional offices. As employees abandon the office to work from…
It comes as no surprise that traffic is one of the largest contributors to noise pollution. Honking horns, screaming sirens, and revving engines create an overstimulating background noise all-too familiar to residential and commercial buildings located near major roadways. All this noise is annoying, to say the least, but researchers have found that consistent exposure to…
Noticing a noise problem is the easy part, resolving it is when it starts to get tricky. If you’re looking to get started with a soundproofing project but aren’t sure where to begin, check out these FAQs for some quick answers to many common soundproofing questions. Common Soundproofing Questions What is soundproofing anyways? Soundproofing consists…
From SoulCycle to Barre to Zumba, it seems like there’s a new workout craze every week these days, and with all these fitness classes come new gyms on every corner. Blaring music, loud equipment and stamping feet may pump you up while you work out but for the daycare center and office building next door,…