Gun Range Soundproofing
Why You Need Gun Range Soundproofing
Gun ranges are constructed of bare walls and hard floors. While built for safety, these hard, reflective surfaces create excessive echoes and noise reverberation. The impact of gunshot sounds is increased.
A gunshot registers in the high decibel levels. It's even higher when indoors. Although your members wear ear protection, the sounds of gunshots can cause hearing damage. For your employees or regular members, the risk of hearing damage is even greater.
Another common problem with poor gun range soundproofing is sound leaking out of the building, causing complaints. Nearby businesses and homes are often bothered by the gunshot sounds at a neighboring gun range.
Gun range owners and associations come to Soundproof Cow because they want to offer a more protective environment for their employees and members. They also want to reduce the sound that leaks out of the building. We have the gun range soundproofing materials needed to treat the range area and outer walls, greatly reducing the noise of gunshots
What Gun Range Soundproofing Can Do for You
Gun range soundproofing products:
- Improve the safety of your gun range by decreasing the noise of gunshots; your members and employees are further protected from hearing loss.
- Reduce echo and reverberation, resulting in overall improved sound quality.
- Stop the sounds of gunshots from leaking out of the building and bothering nearby businesses or homes...which means ending complaints from neighbors.
Gun Range Soundproofing and Sound Absorption: What's the Difference?
Sound is like water. It doesn't have a shape or form, but molds itself to its surroundings. And like water, sound can be absorbed by some materials and contained by others.Click here to learn more sound basics.
Gun range sound absorption products soak up sound. They absorb sound waves and prevent them from bouncing off the walls. They improve the quality of the sound within the gun range. Click here to learn more sound absorption basics
Gun range soundproofing products trap the sound. They contain the sound within the gun range, making it impossible for the sound to move to other parts of the building. Click here to learn more soundproofing basics.
Choosing the Right Product for Your Gun Range Soundproofing Needs
Gun Range Sound Absorption Products
Sound absorption materials stop noise from bouncing off the walls and back into the space.
The result? The noise level of gunshots is reduced, meaning your employees and members are further protected from hearing loss. With a safer gun range, you'll attract more members, ultimately growing your club.
To be able to compare the performance of different sound absorption products, we rate them by how much sound they can take in. This rating is called NRC, which stands for Noise Reduction Coefficient. Click here to learn more about NRC ratings.
Below is a list of our sound absorption products that work best for gun ranges. They come in a variety of colors, shapes, and designs that can blend with or enhance the look of your gun range.
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Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels
hese panels appear decorative but are really working hard to improve sound quality and speech clarity. Made of a lightweight fiberglass core, they are covered with a soft designer fabric. Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels are available as a wall panel or a baffle that can be hung from the ceiling.
Features & Benefits:
Superior Acoustic Performance - Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels are our premium sound absorption product that can be used anywhere reverberation (echo) is an issue. Our acoustic panels will improve speech intelligibility, improve production and improve any listening or recording environment. Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels absorbs noise generated at low, mid and high frequencies.
Ease of Installation - Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels are lightweight and can be attached to a variety of surfaces. Basic hand tools and a limited amount of construction know-how is all that is needed to ensure a proper installation. Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels can be cut or trimmed on the job site with simple hand tools. Our Acoustic Panels can be mounted permanently with adhesive or temporarily with Hook & Loop or Z-Clips.
Durability - Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels are available with resin hardened edges or, for areas with high traffic, aluminum framing. The fiberglass core of our acoustic panels is firm and resists impacts well; however, we offer an impact-resistant model for areas with high traffic.
Excellent Flammability Rating - Our Soft Sound® Acoustic Panels have a Class A™ flammability rating. This product passes most building code flammability requirements for exposed materials.
Acoustic Foam Panels
Our Acoustic Foam Panels share all the same great acoustical sound absorbing properties as most of our other foam products, but at a lower price. Acoustic Foam Panels are designed to provide good sound absorption in a minimum thickness. Made of flexible polyurethane foam, the acoustic foam is manufactured to optimal uniform cell structure, maximum airflow resistance, as well as good heat, humidity, flame, and chemical resistance. Acoustical Foam Panels are UL94HF1 fire-rated and flat on both sides. Acoustic Foam Panels are available in a variety of dimensions, with a variety of protective facings and with or with out Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) for an easy peel-and-place application.
Features & Benefits:
Engineered for performance - Acoustic Foam Panels are engineered to be an excellent sound absorption product at a low cost. Acoustic Foam Panels absorb sound generated at low, mid and high frequencies.
Quality - Acoustic Foam Panels are made with flexible, professional-grade acoustic polyurethane foam. The foam keeps its color better and longer than other lower quality foams. Acoustic Foam Panels are firmer than other acoustic foam products on the market, which add protection against rips or tears. The foam is consistent in density and firmness so acoustic performance will also be consistent.
Ease of Installation - Acoustic Foam Panels are lightweight and can be attached to a variety of surfaces. No special tools or materials are needed. Acoustic Foam Panels are available with a Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) backing for an easy peel-and-place application.
Fiber Free - Acoustic Foam Panels are safe to use in clean room, medical and computer equipment environments.
Flammability - Acoustic Foam Panels are manufactured from polyurethane foam that has a flammability rating of UL94 HF-1. Before choosing this product, be sure the flammability rating passes your local building code for exposed materials. For the best flammability rating, see our Class A™ Acoustic Foam Panels.
Soft Sound® Class A™ Anechoic Hanging Baffles
Soft Sound® Class A™ Anechoic Hanging Baffles are made of flame-resistant, acoustic foam. This product was specially created to give excellent noise absorption qualities, while offering something other foams can't...Class A™ flammability rating. Where large numbers of people congregate, Class A™ products should be used instead of polyurethane foams. Ceiling hung, they enhance sound quality and aesthetics of a variety of spaces.
Features & Benefits:
Engineered for performance - The Anechoic pattern was designed to increase surface area, ultimately increasing the acoustic performance. Soft Sound® Class A™ Anechoic Hanging Baffles absorb sound generated at low, mid and high frequencies and have a higher noise absorption rating than polyurethane baffles.
Ease of Installation - Soft Sound® Class A™ Anechoic Hanging Baffles are lightweight and can be hung with light-duty chain and s-hooks. These baffles come with 4 grommeted straps, so baffles can be hung consecutively or daisy-chained.
Quality - Soft Sound® Class A™ Anechoic Hanging Baffles are made with high quality melamine foam.
Personalization - Soft Sound® Anechoic Hanging Baffles are available in bright white and light gray. Choose the color that best matches your personal décor.
Flammability - Soft Sound® Class A™ Anechoic Hanging Baffles are manufactured from melamine foam that has a Class A™ flammability rating. This product passes most building code flammability requirements for exposed materials.
Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels
Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are a light-weight, thermally-bonded acoustical pad.
Features & Benefits:
Acoustic Performance at a Great Price - Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are one of the most cost-effective sound absorbing materials available. The natural cotton fibers are acoustically superior when compared to other man-made fibers, such as fiberglass. The noise reduction performance of Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels matches other higher priced material on the market.
Keep it Green - Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are 80% recycled cotton and do not contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).
Quality - Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are a thermally bonded cotton panel made from high quality recycled fibers. The thermal bonding makes Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels tear and impact resistant. Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are also resistant to fungi and mold/mildew.
Easy to Install and Handle - Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are lightweight and can be attached to a variety of surfaces. These panels contain no fiberglass and do not itch or cause skin irritation. Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are attached to substrates with construction-grade adhesives. For cutting or trimming, use a sharp utility knife. Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels are available as a ceiling hung Baffle.See Echo Absorber™ Hanging Baffle.
Excellent Flammability Rating - Echo Absorber™ Acoustic Panels have a Class A™ flammability rating. This product passes most building code flammability requirements for exposed materials.
Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels
Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels are the best solution for areas that are cleaned often, because it can be hosed down. This semi-rigid sound absorber is made of polypropylene beads. These nonporous beads trap sound in their hollow cores. Sound is also trapped in the spaces between beads. Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels are durable, washable and impact resistant...perfect for heavy-use areas.
Features & Benefits:
Dual Purpose Acoustic Material - Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels are truly unique in that they absorb noise and deflect noise. The irregular surface texture absorbs 50% of airborne sound, and the smooth, dense polypropylene core material deflects 50% of the sound back toward the noise source. This product is perfect for areas that need both soundproofing and sound absorption.
Value - Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels are a perfect choice for tight budgets when acoustic improvement and soundproofing are needed. When compared to other one-dimensional products, it's a great dual functioning product for a great price.
Moisture Resistant - Unlike most sound absorption products, Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels aremoisture-resistant. It's also washable, so it can be applied to areas that may get dirty and require a hose down.
Durable - Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels are impact-resistant with good resistance to chemicals, bacteria and fungi.
Excellent Flammability Rating - Quiet Board™ Acoustic Panels havea Class A™ flammability rating. This product passes most building code flammability requirements for exposed materials.
Class A™ Acoustic Foam Panel
Class A™ Acoustic Foam Panels are a premium grade sound absorption foam panel that are rated for high-temperature applications or buildings requiring Class A™ rated materials. Class A™ Acoustic Foam Panels are heat resistant to 482° F and able to withstand constant temperatures of up to 320° F, which makes them an ideal choice for environments where temperatures are high and where sparks (or other hot materials) may fly, and come in contact with the material. Due to its excellent flame resistant qualities, it's perfect for areas where large numbers of people congregate. Class A™ Acoustic Foam Panels are constructed of lightweight, porous acoustic melamine and are fiber free, making them perfect for medical facilities or where high tech computer equipment is used. The material's internal structure is a spacious cellular complex of slim, flexible webs that are membrane-free and completely open-celled. The result is that Class A™ Acoustic Foam Panels are low-density and extremely lightweight. Available with or without Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) for an easy peel-and-place application.
Features & Benefits:
Engineered for performance - Class A™ Acoustic Foam Panels are engineered to be an excellent sound absorption product with a high tolerance for heat exposure. Class A™ Acoustic Foam Panels absorb sound generated at low, mid and high frequencies.
Flammability - Class A™ Acoustic Foam Panels are manufactured from melamine foam that has a Class A™ flammability rating in accordance with ASTM E 84. This product passes building codes that have strict flammability requirements for exposed materials.
Heat Tolerant - Class A™ Acoustic Foam Panels are heat resistant to 482° F and able to withstand constant temperatures of up to 320° F.
Fiber Free - Class A™ Acoustic Foam Panels are safe to use in clean room, medical and computer equipment environments.
Ease of Installation - Class A™ Acoustic Foam Panels are a lightweight, open-celled foam product and can be attached to a variety of surfaces. No special tools or materials are needed. Class A™ Acoustic Foam Panels are available with a Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) backing for an easy peel-and-place application.
Soft Sound® Anechoic Hanging Baffle
Soft Sound® Anechoic Hanging Baffle is a high performance, sound absorbing foam baffle designed to reduce echo within an environment. Ceiling hung, it enhances sound quality and aesthetics of a variety of environments.
Features & Benefits:
Engineered for performance - The Anechoic pattern was designed to increase surface area, ultimately increasing the acoustic performance. Soft Sound® Anechoic Hanging Baffles absorb sound generated at low, mid and high frequencies.
Quality - Soft Sound® Anechoic Hanging Baffles are made with flexible, professional grade acoustic polyurethane foam. The foam keeps its color better and longer than other lower quality foams.
Ease of Installation - Soft Sound® Anechoic Hanging Baffles are lightweight and can be hung with light duty chain and s-hooks. These baffles come with 4 grommeted straps, so baffles can be hung consecutively.
Personalization - Soft Sound® Anechoic Hanging Baffles are available in a variety of colors. Choose a color that best matches your personal décor.
Architectural Interest - The 3D pattern of the Soft Sound® Anechoic Hanging Baffles create a visually unique environment.
Gun Range Soundproofing Products
Gun range soundproofing products trap sound. They keep sound in a desired location. This means the noise of gunshots doesn't leak out of the building.
The result? Sound is kept where it should be and you don't have complaints from neighboring businesses or homes.
There are four common approaches used in gun range soundproofing. The four ways are: adding mass, increasing or adding air space, decoupling or creating a structural break within the wall assembly, and adding sound absorption material within the wall/ceiling cavities. Click here to learn more soundproofing basics.
To be able to compare the performance of different gun range soundproofing products, we rate them by how much sound they can block. This rating is called STC, which stands for Sound Transmission Class. Click here to learn more about STC ratings.
Below is a list of our gun range soundproofing products. Gun range soundproofing products are typically applied behind drywall or sandwiched between existing and new drywall. There is a variety of gun range soundproofing products available.
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IsoTRAX™ Soundproofing System
IsoTRAX™ Soundproofing System is one of the most effective products to block sound. With its Complete Sound Isolation System, it creates a structural break within the wall/ceiling, isolating the sound. Also, IsoTRAX™ Soundproofing System adds airspace, improving its overall soundproofing performance. This product requires a basic understanding of common construction techniques.
Features & Benefits:
Ease of Installation - isoTRAX™ Soundproofing System requires a basic understanding of common construction techniques. This product was engineered for the do-it-yourselfer and contractor alike.
Affordable - One package covers up to 64 SqFt. Total installed cost is lower than comparable soundproofing systems. Everything you need to soundproof your environment is included and delivered to your door.
Versatility - isoTRAX™ Soundproofing System will reduce sound transfer on existing and newly constructed walls or ceilings. isoTRAX™ Soundproofing System can be installed on wood or steel studded walls.
Fast Shipping - Most orders placed before 3pm during weekday operation hours ship the same day and typically arrive at your door 1 to 3 days later.
Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material
The mass of Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material blocks sound while its flexible material dampens sound energy. It can be used behind drywall in wall and ceiling assemblies or sandwiched between existing and new drywall. It can also be used under flooring.
Features & Benefits:
Dual soundproofing function - The mass of Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material blocks sound while its flexible nature dampens sound energy, giving improved acoustic performance over competitive rigid products.
Value - Pound for pound, Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material products have better noise reduction characteristics than steel and other building materials.
Low Profile - Valuable square footage is maximized. Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material is only 1/4 inch thick, saving space and money.
Variety - Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material is available in a variety of lengths and widths. Also, Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material is available with a peel-and-stick pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA). Custom shapes and sizes available upon request.
In-stock - We stock all advertised sizes and configurations of Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material in large quantities. Most products are shipped the same day they are ordered and arrive at your project in 3 business days. Custom shapes and sizes available upon request.
Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Composites
Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Composites are industrial-grade products that stop sound from entering or leaving a space. These products are composed of Quiet Barrier® soundproofing membrane and acoustic-grade, polyurethane foam. The Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material provides mass and blocks noise. The acoustic foam works as a decoupler, structurally isolating the Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material layer from the wall or ceiling assembly, in turn improving the sound stopping performance. The acoustic foam also absorbs sound energy, ultimately contributing to the noise-blocking performance. Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Composites are tough, heavy and unattractive, however, they work!.
Features & Benefits:
Triple soundproofing function - The mass of Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material blocks sound while its flexible nature dampens sound energy. The acoustic foam acts as a decoupler, structurally isolating the heavy barrier layer from the construction assembly, ultimately increasing the sound blocking performance.
Low Profile - Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Composites range in thickness from 9/16 inch to 1 1/4 inch, saving valuable square footage.
In-stock - We stock all advertised sizes and configurations of Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Composites. Most products are shipped the same day they are ordered and arrive at your project in 3 business days.
Proven History - Over 1 million square feet of Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Composites are installed in projects nationwide.
Quiet Barrier® Specialty Composites
Quiet Barrier® Specialty Composites are four-layer soundproofing products that reduce noise transfer from structural-borne and airborne sources. Quiet Barrier® Specialty Composites were engineered for extreme noise and heat resistance. This is our premium barrier and acoustic foam soundproofing composite due to the intricate four-layer construction. The first layer is a fiber-reinforced Mylar® facing that blocks high frequency sound, resists tearing and can be wiped clean. The second layer is a thick acoustic foam that absorbs low, mid and high frequencies. The third layer is our Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material product that blocks sound energy. The fourth, thin layer is acoustic foam that suspends the barrier layer from the mounting surface. This layer structurally isolates the barrier layer, improving the sound blocking capabilities.
Features & Benefits:
Triple Soundproofing Function - The mass of Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing Material layer blocks sound while its flexible nature dampens sound energy. The thicker of the two layers of Acoustic foam acts as a sound absorber, decreasing ambient reflected noise. The thinner layer of acoustic foam acts as a decoupler, structurally isolating the heavy barrier layer from the construction assembly, ultimately decreasing vibration and increasing the sound blocking performance.
Heat Resistant - Quiet Barrier® Specialty Composites have a fiber-reinforced Mylar® facing that not only reflects high frequencies, but also reflects heat back toward the source. This product is our best performing sound blocking material in exposed locations with above average temperatures.
Durable - The Mylar® facing provides a cleanable, tear-resistant surface for applications that may come in contact with oils or grease. Once punctured, the embedded fibers will prevent additional tearing or damage. The acoustic foam and barrier layers are thermally bonded, providing a much stronger, longer-lasting bond over traditional adhesives.
In-stock - We stock a large amount of Quiet Barrier® Specialty Composites in all advertised sizes and configurations. Most products are shipped the same day they are ordered and arrive at your project in 3 business days.
Ease of Installation - Quiet Barrier® Specialty Composites are available with an optional peel-and-stick pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA). Simply peel the silicone-coated paper backing and place the product where it's needed.