The Sound Advice Blog
Many people find the world of acoustical treatments to be confusing and overwhelming. Here on the Acoustical Solutions Sound Advice Blog, we will concentrate on presenting solutions to typical acoustical problems and discuss relevant topics on the subject.
The posts here will be related general sound and noise control topics like blocking sound, absorbing sound, or diffusing sound. We will also provide information on how acoustical materials can be used or applied to specific applications.
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Shutting the Door on Noise: Strategies for Effective Door Soundproofing
Ever walked by one of your doors and wondered why you could hear so much noise coming from the other side? We understand the frustration. We get calls and emails all the time about how to block sound through walls, ceilings, floors, and windows. It’s pretty surprising how often doors tend to get overlooked, and […] Read More »
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Block Your Backyard Noise With a Noise Reduction Fence
It could be argued that the second most important thing a residence needs outside of a safe place to call home is an outdoor area to stay connected to nature. As we continually relearn, being outside is one of the most healthy things we can do for a variety of reasons. The effects of sunlight […] Read More »
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How to Soundproof a Music Room
I am a guitar player and have played in various bands steadily now for over twenty years. From garages, sheds, basements, studios, and even dedicated music rooms, I’ve rehearsed in all the usual places that bands tend to use for their practice spaces. I’ve always gravitated towards bands that play more of the harder varieties […] Read More »
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Soundproofing a Classroom
Good acoustics play an important role in the effectiveness of instructional spaces. Classrooms with excessive noise reverberation make it difficult for students to understand the lessons. Children with learning disabilities have a far more difficult time paying attention to their teacher. This is neither good for the student or the rest of the class. Soundproofing […] Read More »
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Soundproofing a Dog Kennel
Soundproofing a Dog Kennel has benefits for both humans and the dogs. It reduces ear fatigue for the humans and reduces stress for the dogs (which causes them to bark less). A typical dog kennel has painted block walls, an epoxy coated floor and a painted open truss metal ceiling. All these surfaces are used […] Read More »
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Suspended Ceiling Treatments
Suspended ceiling treatments are essential to office acoustics. We will cover how they relate to several office related noise problems and how suspended ceiling treatments can help. While this article is geared towards office applications, please note that many of these principles can also be applied to school classrooms, commercial spaces, and residential applications. Drop […] Read More »
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Floor Soundproofing 101: How it Works, the Best Materials, and How to Install
Floor soundproofing is a unique soundproofing scenario because our main focus is to reduce iminate impact noise. Typically, soundproofing efforts are directed at reducing sound traveling through the air, rather than the impact of foot traffic. That said, the solution to both is the same because the vibrations created are physically the same! Considering the […] Read More »
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Solving Office Noise: Business and Commercial Acoustics
Introduction Quality business and commercial acoustics are an important factor in high productivity and a stress-free work environment. Open office layouts seem to be all the rage these days and many companies seem to be drawn to the look of re-purposing old warehouses, factory areas, and other large format commercial building designs into large, expansive […] Read More »