For those of you who have experienced the pain of living in a college dorm, you understand what it’s like to live 5 feet away from another person (or two or three). If you’re not familiar with the normal layout of an average college dorm room, consider yourself lucky. If only you knew how to […]
Have you ever been in a room that’s been completely emptied out, perhaps during a move or while painting? I remember when I was redoing my bedroom it was completely empty and the carpet was ripped out and I noticed there was a lot more echo. When I finally got some furniture back in there, […]
Simple Steps to Soundproof a Ceiling – How to Soundproof a Home Ceiling At some point in our lives we’ve all dealt with noisy ceilings. Whether it’s the sound of someone walking around or vacuuming, it’s super annoying especially when you’re trying to get some peace and quiet. Depending on if you’re dealing with noise […]
Whether you are in a corporate office or your home office, I think we can all agree that loud noises and distractions can decrease productivity and make it harder to concentrate. If you are having a hard time getting work done, check out these 5 factors that can affect productivity in office environments. If your […]
So, you’ve come across some sound curtains while researching ways to soundproof your home. At first thought, you may only consider using soundproofing curtains to block out noise from getting in through your windows. However, sound curtains can be used in a lot of different situations. In this blog, we’ll go over some of the […]
Most people you know may get pretty excited to celebrate the 4th of July and New Year’s – you’ve got your cookouts, parties, firework shows, and and all around good time with friends and family! Unfortunately, not everyone has the same feelings for towards the holiday. For some, firework shows are something to prepare for, […]
How to Soundproof a Room – The Ultimate Guide It can be hard to decide where to start when staring your project to soundproof a room in your home. Before anything else, you need to determine which room or rooms to soundproof, since some rooms may not need as much treatment as others. For example, […]
We live in a noisy world. Sounds surround us on a constant basis, and oftentimes loud environments are impossible to avoid. However, they can influence how we live in both positive and negative ways. Soundproofing comes to help when you want to improve quality of life and you want to make your living healthier and […]
Some classrooms often require acoustic treatment, and this can either be done with the use of an an ACT grid, acoustic wall panels or both. If you want to soundproof different parts of a classroom for splitting students into groups, consider investing in soundproof classroom dividers. Learn More: Soundproof Room Dividers for Open Floorplans When […]
Why Soundproof a Door? The STC rating of a wall on its own can range from anywhere between 30-60, but if the wall also has doors and windows on it, those must also be taken into account to determine the composite STC rating of a wall. So while your wall assembly on its own may […]
