If you’re looking for wall soundproofing materials, you’ve probably stumbled onto these two options. Mass loaded vinyl (MLV) and Rockwool (mineral wool) batts have been used as the go-to sound insulation products for years now. They’re thick, dense, large and relatively heavy. So they both have all the necessary ingredients for blocking both airborne and…
Have you ever wondered about the difference between ‘soundproofing’ and ‘sound absorption’? The majority of people including regular home owners, designers, engineers, building owners and facility managers usually treat these two 2 words as synonyms. But there is a difference and you should probably know it. Soundproofing is a method of blocking sound from entering…
If your door is thin and hollow it can leak sound like crazy, both in and out. A very simple and effective method for reducing noise AND improving acoustics in a room is hanging a thick blanket on the door. But not just any blanket. Some are specifically designed to provide greater sound absorption due…
Both student and teacher performance is highly dependent on classroom acoustics. Based on the research carried out by two experts, Oberdorster and Tiesler, in 2005, the average acoustic levels in many classrooms are 65 decibels. In comparison, average home noise is 40 dB and 60 dB is the loudness of a normal conversation. It becomes…
Noise pollution at home can be caused by: loud habits of the people you live with, noisy appliances, poor sound insulation of walls, doors and windows, along with external factors you have little control over, such as noisy neighbors. My advice is to avoid settling for discomfort and long-term health issues caused by noise pollution….
You want to clear the kitchen of cooking smells quickly, but the range hood noise is giving you the headache? That’s not something I envy you. I’ve dealt with a loud range hood for many years and finally decided to look for solutions. Here’s a quick overview of what you can do: How to make…
If you’re sensitive to noise like myself it can be extremely difficult to study in any environment. Even a library can be an annoying setting with people coughing, walking, wheezing. Let alone a coffee shop or the public transit. Well, noise cancelling headphones to the rescue! But wait, don’t settle for just any headset. You…
Are you struggling to get a good night’s sleep due to the increased squeakiness of your bed frame? Are you and your partner struggling to keep it quiet while having a good time in the bedroom? Then, what you need is a more quiet bed frame. Using a sturdy and stable bed frame, you don’t…
Let’s face it, dogs can be pretty loud, especially puppies that haven’t been trained yet. The following tips are for both dog owners and neighbors who need to stop dog barking noise. So regardless of which side of the wall you happen to be, you will find some very effective ways to eliminate or drastically…
Some riders love having a super loud motorcycle. Not me, and not my readers though. If you too are a quiet atmosphere connoisseur you will want to make your motorcycle exhaust quieter. Here’s a quick rundown of the main methods: There are two ways to make the exhaust quieter. First method involves sealing any excess…