This is by far the most asked question at Soundproofing America Inc.: “How to a soundproof a bathroom, bedroom, or basement in my single family house or condo so my 4 piece rock band can practice and record and not bother the neighbors?” If I had a dollar for every time I was asked this …
There is nothing worse than being out on the open sea aboard your “pride and joy” (hopefully that would be your boat) and having to put up with excessive marine diesel engine noise, or hull slap as the waves pound at the bow of your craft. Generally it is easiest to treat the problem right …
There has been a lot written about soundproofing a light aircraft in recent years, but with all the advances in aircraft engine performance and fuselage aerodynamics little has been done to deaden the noise in these more powerful aircraft. Many times sound issues become a major factorwhen you are actually attempting to enjoy the increased …
Now I don’t claim to be an expert on pool pumps and pool filter motors, but I do feel qualified enough to explain the methods and materials that would most effectively quell a noisy pool pump or pool filter motor. Generally the best way to sound proof a pool pump is to construct an enclosure, …
Air conditioner compressors come in all shapes and sizes. Some are the quieter (more expensive) type, but others sound like a C-117 Cargo plane is warming up in your backyard, or worst, in your neighbors backyard. There are many things that can be done to quell a noisy AC or HVAC unit. The most obvious …
This is a question we get quite often here at Soundproofing America, How do I soundproof a wood or tile floor to stop the transmission of sound to the people below. This is a very common issue in condos, co-op’s and apartments. Generally with a condo or co-op there are regulations called CC&R’s for which …
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 barrier such as Luxury Liner Mass Loaded Vinyl to your existing wall would be your best and most cost effective option. Of course the Luxury …
There are a variety of ways to soundproof any room in your house or office space. It is always easiest if the drywall has already been removed. If you are working from bare studs and ceiling joists your job will be much easier and you will get the best amount of soundproofing possible. Once you …
Now granted, we don’t get a lot of calls for bathroom soundproofing, however, there are those of you out there who would rather not hear or deal with (invasive) bathroom noise, especially while trying to sleep. Soundproofing a bathroom is relatively easy due to the fact that it is not really feasible to float walls …
Reducing the Echo and reverberation in a large indoor venue such as a gymnasium or concert arena can be quite a challenge. Doing so on a budget can be even more challenging. Generally in any large space such as a gymnasium or a large warehouse, the main concern is echo or reverberation. Most of these …
