We all know life can get a little hectic sometimes—and maybe even a little noisy. From neighbors and traffic to trains and barking dogs, noise is a part of our everyday lives. But did you know there are serious repercussions when it comes to daily exposure to high noise levels? It’s important to stay aware […]
Modern Homes Are Becoming Smart and Energy Efficient Overall, smart home systems can make your life easier and your home more enjoyable. From letting you turn on the lights, turn up the heat or open the door for the plumber with the touch of a button—and from literally any location—smart homes take advantage of automation […]
In order to understand the concept of soundproofing, it’s important to understand the concept of blocking sound—and, when it comes to sound blocking, it’s seems more difficult to understand than it actually is. Basics of Sound Blocking Defined as any method of reducing the ability of sound traveling between point A and point B, soundproofing […]
Common soundproofing mistakes When it comes to soundproofing your home, more often than not, you’ll end up looking for simple, quick fixes that will help you eliminate noise in the least amount of time. But taking the easy way out can potentially cost you big dollars! It’s important to take a look at the mistakes […]
Defined as any method of reducing the ability of sound to travel between point A and point B, soundproofing can be accomplished by both the reduction of noise and the absorption of noise. But in order to understand the concept of soundproofing, it’s important to understand the concept of blocking sound. Basically, there are only […]
What is an STC rating? Just as NRC is the standard rating for how well a material absorbs sound, the sound transmission class (STC) is a single-number rating that gives a rough idea of how much sound a specific type of material might stop. An industry standard when it comes to calculating sound transmission through […]
What is NRC? NRC stands for noise reduction coefficient and is the standard rating for how well a material absorbs sound. Different materials have different NRC ratings that range from 0.00-1.00. Noise Reduction Coefficient Explained Typically, the NRC rating of a material is viewed as a percentage. For example, an NRC rating of .75 means […]
If you live in the city, chances are, you deal with honking, loud music systems, car alarms, traffic, motorcycles, trains and pedestrian noise on a daily basis. But did you know: noise pollution can be extremely damaging for your ears and ultimately cause a lot of stress and attribute to numerous health issues? In our […]
Ideal for hanging in urban apartments or small spaces, The AcousticCurtain™ is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to soundproof your home. As our featured product, this quality, dependable sound-absorbing drapery can be custom-designed to the specific height and width of your window frame and installed in less than 5 minutes! But what […]
