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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 […]
5 Sound Blocking & Sound Dampening Myths When it comes to soundproofing your apartment, there are a lot of misconceptions and myths out in the industry. Whether it’s using acoustic sound panels (effective for echo in restaurants, but not soundproofing a home) or other acoustic products, it’s important to understand what types of acoustic solutions […]
There are a few primary ways to soundproof your bedroom from sound that transmits into your room and house. It can either: Transmit through materials between the sound source and yourself (experiencing a transmission loss as it does) Or it can come in around them through gaps in your roof, walls, windows, and doors How […]
