Top 10 Ways to Reduce Noise in Your Open Offices
Open floor plans have become an established standard for newer companies, and there are many great reasons for them. These types of offices seem to foster creativity, facilitate communication and encourage a collaborative spirit in the workplace — but when you have an open office space, noise can be a real concern. 10 Ways to […]
How to Soundproof a Hollow Door
Controlling the flow of noise between rooms in your home makes it quieter and more comfortable. Most soundproofing solutions reduce transmission between walls. However, the solution is only as effective as the weakest link. Your doors are the most vulnerable to noise transmission, which is especially true of hollow-core doors. Sound travels through the air-filled space in your hollow-core door, letting […]
How to Soundproof for New Construction
A new construction project is always an exciting time. Whether you are building a new home, store or something else, you will be able to look at the finished project and take pride in what you created. Once you complete your construction project, you do not want to discover after the fact that your neighbors can hear everything that happens inside your […]
Ways to Soundproof a Room Without a Door
Every room has an entryway, but not every room has a door. If your home is under construction or you have an unimpeded opening between rooms, you may forgo the door temporarily or permanently. An open doorway can allow sound to travel out of the room, but there are ways to soundproof a room with […]
How to Achieve STC Rating of 50 and Above
Soundproofing projects work toward one primary goal — preventing sound from leaving one room and entering another. Construction contractors and acoustic product manufacturers target precise specifications for high-level soundproofing. But how can you tell which products offer the best performance? The answer is in their sound transmission class (STC) rating. What Is an STC Rating? […]