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Soundproofing

The word soundproofing in reality is a misnomer. Basically in an application where soundproofing is needed you are actually looking to reduce the sound to the most tolerable level possible. There are so many conflicting websites and information on the Int... Read >

Restaurant Acoustics

Have you ever been inside of a crowded restaurant sitting at a table with your wife or girlfriend only to find out that you could not hear a word she was saying because the acoustics in the restaurant were so poor? Most restaurants employ hard surface ... Read >

Soundproofing your floor

I have been getting a lot of requests of late to discuss soundproofing a wood or tile floor in an upper apartment or condo unit. The solutions are pretty simple if you're installing wall-to-wall carpeting, but things get a little more complicated when yo... Read >

Soundproofing, getting that noise down to a tolerable level.

The human ear is a remarkable creation. It can hear pleasant things like music or the sound of nature as you take a walk down a peaceful path in the forest, but our ears can also cause us irritation and can actually keep us awake at night. If you li... Read >

Soundproofing your floor with Green Glue and Dr. Bob

I have discussed the recycled rubber soundproof floor underlays in previous articles; in this article we will discuss soundproofing your upper level floor using Green Glue and common building materials. First of all Green Glue is a very effective visco el... Read >

Soundproofing your floor with Dr. Bob

I looked over all of my articles and realized that I had not written anything on how to soundproof a floor in a condo or co-op for example, we being an authority on soundproofing it is a sacrilegious to not write an article on this subject, so here goe... Read >

Soundproofing your car, truck or Motor home

There are a lot of product out there for soundproofing your car but there is precious little "How too" information out there regarding this subject. I am here to fill that void. When soundproofing any vehicle, the first order of business is to take care... Read >

Soundproofing in bad economic times

It seems to be the appropriate time for such an article. It is tough to make a decision to soundproof your home when home values are dropping and you may not be able to recoup these scarce dollars. Personally I feel that home values will soon be on the ... Read >

Sound Vault soundproof Recording Studio Doors

There is precious little information on the Internet about soundproof doors. In this article we will talk about doors with a sound rating of 55 STC or greater. Soundproof doors can be used in many applications for example, sound recording studios, high ... Read >

Soundproofing Apartment and Condominium complexes

With the cost of living rising, many potential homeowners are seriously considering condos and apartments as an investment for their future. I have personally lived in a condo for over 10 years. Condo and apartment living can be very rewarding and can ma... Read >

Soundproofing your Studio on a Budget

Building a soundproof studio doesn't necessarily have to break the bank. There are many new and innovative products that can be used to obtain professional results. It is always best when building a studio to squeeze every STC (sound transmission class) p... Read >

Soundproofing a floor on a budget

Floor soundproofing can get quite tricky especially if you are working from an existing finished wood or tile floor. It is always best to remove the existing finished floor and start from the sub floor, however, if your old finished floor is wood, then ... Read >

Soundproof Doors

I wanted to write this article to educate people about soundproof acoustical doors. There are basically four companies in The United States who specialize in soundproof door assemblies. I will not mention them by name, but suffice it to say that soundpro... Read >