This is by far the most asked question throughout the entire Soundproofing Industry. It is a question asked by prominent architects, engineers, major developers, and contractors. We are now finding that this is also a major concern of individual homeowners, apartment dwellers, and condo owners alike. How do I soundproof a room from the noisy …
Most modern offices, nowadays, have a soundproof room to keep the noise minimum. But when you work from home, it’s generally next to impossible to keep yourself away from distracting noises, and especially when you’re trying to concentrate on something important. If you’re one of those, you cannot resist homely-distractions, read below our helpful tips …
ABSORPTION: A property of materials that allows a reduction in the amount of sound energy reflected. The introduction of an absorbent material into the surfaces of a room will reduce the sound pressure level in that room by not reflecting all of the sound energy striking the room’s surfaces. The effect of absorption merely reduces the resultant sound …
As we all know, most high-rise buildings are constructed of concrete and steel, so you’d figure they’d be pretty soundproofed already, but that is not always the case. Even though the floors generally have 6″ to 10″ of poured Gypcrete as their foundation, Gypcrete is still a rigid hard surface and can readily transmit impact …
There is more than one method for installing mass loaded vinyl to obtain maximum effect. The standard of the industry is to install the MLV directly to the stud or joist framing using an industrial stapler or heavy-duty roofing nails that have the large plastic heads. This method is known as the membrane or septum …
Soundproofing a wall between 2 separate living areas is a pretty straightforward deal. If your main concern is with airborne noise (radios, TV’s, voices, or Stereos etc.) then adding a soundproofing barrier such as American Mass loaded vinyl to your existing wall would be your best and most cost effective option. Of course the American …
So what ever happened to kids listening to The Beatles, or the Rolling Stones? Teen’s today march to a much different beat than most of us did back in the 60’s and 70’s. The Rap and Hip-Hop music of today has a much more bass (low frequency) sound and instead of singing the lyrics; these …
You don’t find too much information on the Internet with regards to fence soundproofing. Here at Soundproofing America we have proven fence soundproofing techniques that are extremely effective at blocking and absorbing outdoor traffic noise as well as loud neighbors. Generally sound control fences are constructed of cedar or redwood so they can withstand the …
Soundproofing America carries a wide variety of acoustical treatment and sound conditioning products. Many of these products are sold exclusively through Soundproofing America. Our vast array of sound conditioning products include the EcoVerb bonded acoustical cotton panels which offer the highest NRC rating of any acoustical product on the market today. These panels are extremely …
Soundproofing your ceiling may seem like a daunting task, but in many cases it is not as complicated of a job as it appears to be. A lot depends on how in depth you want to go in order to stop the noise that is transmitted from the floor above. There are a variety of …
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