Sound Blocking
This is what people usually mean when they use the term ‘soundproofing’. If you are trying to stop the transmission of sound from one area to another, you need sound blocking materials.
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Soundproofing Chillers: New College Dormitory Has Unanticipated Noise
Most water-cooled chillers scream at around 500-600 Hz. Very annoying especially if you have the room above. Soundproofing chillers takes a combination of mass and absorptive material. Engineers working with Christopher Newport University in Virginia contacted Acoustical Solutions. They wanted to see what they could do to reduce chiller noise in a new dorm on […] Read More »
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Four Tips for Soundproofing Rental Units
If you manage or own a multi-family dwelling, you can count on noise being a top complaint from your tenants. It’s not easy living so close to one another — especially with paper-thin walls and neighbors with differing schedules. Soundproofing rental units can make a world of difference for tenants who will be more comfortable, […] Read More »
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How to Soundproof: Acoustic Foam Does Not Block Sound
This title says it all, basically. I explain that acoustic foam does not block sound about 5 times a day to prospective customers wanting to know how to soundproof. The question invariably comes back, “Why not? What the heck is it used for?” It’s not that I’m trying to ruin anyone’s day here — I […] Read More »
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Soundproofing a Home Theater
Home theaters can be wonderful places to relax, retreat and entertain. If acoustics are overlooked, however, any home theatre can become a nuisance to the rest of the house and an echoic mess. In creating a home theatre, two issues need to be addressed, soundproofing and sound absorption. ... Read More »
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How Is Mass Loaded Vinyl Used in Soundproofing?
Introduction If you search ‘soundproofing’ in your preferred internet browser, you will likely run across a material called mass loaded vinyl (MLV), or several brand names for it. For instance, ours happens to be AudioSeal® Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) Soundproofing Barrier. Many of my prospective customers calling about mass loaded vinyl mention that they would like […] Read More »
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What is Impact Insulation Class (IIC)?
Introduction Soundproofing floor underlayments can help to structurally isolate the top layer of the floor from the rest of the components. This essentially ‘short-circuits’ the sound and vibration, keeping it from passing through the completed assembly. These materials are used to build what is commonly referred to as a ‘floating floor.’ Soundproofing floor underlayments can […] Read More »
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Reduce Outdoor Noise
As it gets warmer and people emerge from their winter hibernation into the summer sun, noise always becomes an issue. This is especially true when it comes to backyard noise in residential neighborhoods. To solve this problem, you can reduce outdoor noise with a sound blocking fence. The source of the noise can be cookouts, […] Read More »
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Soundproofing a Waterfall
When we hear ‘environmental noise control’, we tend to think of sound blocking barriers like soundproof walls or enclosures that are meant to keep sound from transmitting into unwanted areas. However, sometimes the noise control issue doesn’t require keeping noise from leaving one area and entering another, but keeping reverberation and noise levels down inside […] Read More »
