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…
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,…
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,…
Soundproofing is often thought of as a luxury reserved for million-dollar recording studios and extravagant hotels. Luckily, that’s not always he case. Anyone with a noise problem can fit soundproofing into their budget by following these affordable tips. Keep reading to hear about 5 of the best high-quality, low-cost solutions to soundproof your space without…
Soundproofing your space doesn’t have to be a budget-breaking ordeal, you can implement some easy do-it-yourself soundproofing ideas and solve your noise problems. Add Weight to Your Walls A lot of noise is usually transmitted through “paper thin” walls, this is often the case in apartments and multi-family complexes where wall STC ratings are low…
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…