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,…
What is Structure-Borne Noise? Structure borne noise or structure borne sound is defined as noise that occurs from the impact of an object hitting a surface, like heavy footsteps falling against a floor. The impact causes both sides of the inflicted surface to vibrate and generate sound waves. For example, if your upstairs neighbor drops…
What Is Airborne Noise? Airborne noise or airborne sound is defined as any sound that is transmitted by the air, like music or speech. Sound waves are picked up and carried by air until they crash into something solid, like a wall. The collision sends vibrations through the wall and into the space beyond it.…
The first noise you hear when someone enters your home is usually from the door slamming behind them. That is the alarm that someone is home, but what if that frightening noise never happened. What if there was silence that was followed by silence? Previous suggestions for making your doors quieter include putting rubber bands…