The DIY Soundproofing Guide: How to Choose the Right Fix by Noise Problem and Skill Level
Most DIY soundproofing mistakes happen before installation even starts. People hear a noise problem, search for a product, and buy something before they understand what is actually causing it. This usually happens because not all noise problems are the same. Some involve sound transfer through a wall, ceiling, or floor. Some involve leakage through gaps. […]
Pipe Wrap Soundproofing: How to Reduce Noisy Plumbing Pipes
Noise from plumbing pipes is a common issue in both residential and commercial buildings. It often presents as rushing water inside walls, vibration in ceilings, or sound that seems to carry well beyond the location of the pipe itself. In most cases, the underlying issue is not airborne sound. It is vibration. As water moves […]
Conrail Historical Society Museum Acoustic Treatment Case Study: Reducing Reverberation in Historic Railcars
The Challenge The Conrail Historical Society operates out of the historic Shippensburg Station, where preserved metal railcars have been converted into public museum spaces. Each car functions as a self-contained exhibit environment with artifacts, interpretive displays, and educational kiosks. But these cars were built to haul freight, not host visitors. Steel walls. Curved ceilings. Parallel […]
Industrial Soundproofing Guide
A Practical Approach to Identifying and Controlling Industrial Noise Understanding Industrial Noise Problems and Soundproofing Solutions Industrial noise problems are rarely simple — and most unsuccessful projects fail for the same reason: the underlying noise problem was misunderstood. In industrial facilities, it is common to see absorption materials installed where vibration isolation products […]
The Best Soundproofing Materials for Quieter Buildings in 2026
Noise is a bigger issue than ever as buildings become more densely populated,, more multi-purpose, and more reliant on shared infrastructure. In 2026, we see this most clearly in the rise of mixed-use buildings, hard-surface flooring, tighter mechanical chases, and an increasing number of retrofit projects. Add more people working from home, and sound issues […]