James Cox
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Ace Your Noise Control: Solutions for a Quieter Pickleball Court
I learned about pickleball from a friend of mine five or so years ago after he’d returned from a vacation with his family. The back story is that he and his wife played some tennis back in college and his wife’s parents were always trying to convince them to take it up again. That is, […] Read More »
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Office Soundproofing for the Covid-19 Era
Introduction I recently read an article about Office Soundproofing for the Covid-19 Era entitled The Acoustic Challenge of the Post COVID 19 Office. It provides some interesting insights into how offices workers will do their jobs differently post -COVID compared to pre-COVID and the implications regarding acoustic treatments needed. Additionally, it describes some innovative acoustical treatment material […] Read More »
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Acoustic Panels: P. E. P. P. Panels
Introduction When it comes to pre-manufactured acoustic panels, there are many options. Fabric wrapped, polyester, P.E.P.P., wood fiber, foam, cotton, and metal are all common acoustic panel types. P.E.P.P. is an industry abbreviation for Porous Expanded Polypropylene. These panels are Class A fire rated, can be used indoors and have sound blocking and sound absorption qualities. What […] Read More »
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Panel Fabrics
We offer a massive line of acoustical panel fabrics in a variety of colors and styles to meet just about any design requirement. The Guilford of Maine fabrics are available in various weaves and textures. Many consist of recycled content with directional and non-direction patterns. Typically, these panel fabrics are used to wrap or cover […] Read More »
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Vibration Control
What is Vibration Control? Vibration control is the process of interrupting the physical transmission of sound through an object. This may be done through mechanical means, using various damping compounds, or inserting vibration-absorbing rubber and neoprene between construction assemblies or machinery parts. Floor Underlayments Floor underlayments are installed underneath finished floor systems to reduce impact […] Read More »
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Acoustic Ceiling Clouds
Acoustic panels can be mounted in various ways to meet your design and sound control needs. Typically, wall-mounted acoustic panels can also be mounted directly on the ceiling or suspended from the ceiling as a “cloud” for a highly effective acoustic ceiling treatment. They are usually offset horizontally from ceilings to help with architectural design […] Read More »
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Sonex® Acoustic Foams
The Industry Standard Sonex® Acoustic Foams are the industry standard for noise reducing foam. Beginning 40 years ago, it was the first to provide foam to the recording and broadcast industries. Also, the first to provide a real Class 1 fire rated fiber-free acoustical foam. Put a torch to Sonex® fire-rated foam and put a […] Read More »
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Speech Privacy: How to Soundproof an Office
The Problem Typically, budget is the biggest concern when building offices, conference rooms and patient exam rooms. Because of this, many offices do not provide speech privacy. Keeping sensitive information and conversations private requires a construction assembly intentionally designed to block sound from one space to another. Human Resource issues require discussions to be private. […] Read More »
