Do you have a noisy garage door that squeaks, rattles and shrieks whenever you open or close it? Some people even claim that they can hear the garage door opening or closing in every corner of the house. Usually, noisy garage doors are caused by loose hardware, rollers, and parts that require more lubrication. The…
Mass Loaded Vinyl has been the most popular soundproofing materials since the 1960s, and it still is to this very day. The reason behind its popularity is simple and effective application coupled with a modest price. In this article you will find answers to the most common questions that non-professionals have about it. Also I…
Noisy boilers are a problem that is as old as the first boiler. But suffering from this horrible racket is no longer necessary. With just a few simple upgrades, you can soundproof your boiler room so that the noise doesn’t spread to its surroundings. The areas to focus on are: walls doors ceiling (optional windows…
Soundproofing can be pretty expensive especially if you’re trying to soundproof a large area like all the walls in a room or an entire car. This can add up to a significant sum of cash. At the same time, buying cheap soundproofing products that don’t do a good job is the worst mistake you can…
Servers can be a major pain in the buttocks. Or ears, to be more precise. Why do servers cause so much noise? It’s mainly because of the dozens of loud fans that are attached to them. Without these fans, the servers would get hot, break down and leave this planet for good. The second reason…
Driving a car can be really pleasant if you’re able to stop road and engine noise from entering the cabin. By soundproofing your car, you can also improve the quality of sound coming from the stereo, as well as conversations you can have while driving. To get these benefits, it’s important to get the right…
Wall soundproofing is the most common DIY soundproofing project. And yet, it’s the one that leaves people with more question marks than any other. That’s because there are two completely different ways to soundproof walls. One requires adding soundproof material INSIDE the wall. The other requires applying soundproof material (usually acoustic panels) on the outside…
Does your dog bark a lot in the crate and upset the neighbors or wake you up at night? I’ve had this problem with my beagle, especially the first few months while he was a cute, but noisy puppy. Being my first dog, and I had no idea how to deal with the noise. Can…
Soundproofing a floor is slightly different than other soundproofing projects. First of all, we actively use the floor every time we’re in the room. Unless you’re Superman or an advanced yogi that can levitate. In that case, I want some of those shrooms you’re having. Joking aside, we have to make sure that the material…
Walls, floors, ceiling.. they’re all important for soundproofing a room. But the two most important factors are doors and windows. I’ve already addressed door soundproofing in this article. However, if the noise that is coming from outside of your home is what bothers you the most, then soundproofing your windows is the top priority. Luckily,…
