Commercial and industrial soundproofing offers a unique set of challenges. As a general rule the areas to be soundproofed are larger and more open. For example, if you are soundproofing a metal crushing machine in a factory setting, you need to deal with the high ceilings and open spaces. If you plan to construct an …
Soundproofing a generator is a relatively simple task, provided you keep ventilation in the forefront of your design. There are 2 methods that come to mind when silencing a gasoline or a diesel powered generator. Both methods require a box or enclosure to be placed on top of the generator itself. The first method would …
Soundproofing a furnace or room is much the same as soundproofing any other room. Oft times the furnace is located in a basement area and the basement is not generally used for family activities, yet the problem stems from the fact that when the furnace kicks on, the noise that is transmitted to the upstairs …
Generally the biggest problem with a washer-dryer combination is dealing with downstairs neighbors in a condo or apartment scenario. There is always a concern about vibration and structure borne noise (especially with an unbalanced load) being transmitted downwards to the neighbor below. The best method for treating this situation is to put a soundproof floor …
One of the most common questions we receive at Soundproofing America is “How do I soundproof my door?”. Soundproofing a door is a rather simple process, however there are certain key procedures that need to be adhered to for maximum soundproofing. The Two Keys to Soundproofing a Door Soundproofing a Door: Density First and foremost, …
Soundproofing a computer is pretty straightforward; basically it entails either wrapping the CPU in a closed cell foam mat such as America foam, or actually lining the insides of the computer case with the same type of foam mat. The America foam would be glued to the inside of the CPU case itself and would …
Soundproofing an aquarium pump or filter motor is relatively simple. It pretty much parallels the methods for pool pump noise reduction or any such motor pump assembly like a soundproof boat engine compartment, but just on a much smaller scale. If the aquarium pump is installed within the pedestal or the base of the aquarium …
Soundproofing an elevator or isolating a wall in your apartment or condo from a noisy elevator shaft can be tricky at best. There are a lot of factors to consider. Is the irritating noise simply the cabling system and the motor, or are you on a top floor near the engine room and need to …
There hasn’t been much written about sound control booths per se, but the need for this type of structure is growing daily. I get questions from people in big cities asking how they can construct or build a sound isolation booth so they can practice an instrument, or sing loudly. They need a place where …
In today’s rushed world, most people don’t have the time or the money to waste taking the entire family to the movies (up to $50 to $60 per shot) so why not build out a Home Theater in your garage, basement, or spare bedroom? The construction and soundproofing of a Home Theater is much the …
