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Hemp, mycelium and acoustics

Soundproofist looks at natural materials like hemp and mycelium for noise control

Can I use bio products like hemp and mycelium for soundproofing? If you’ve searched for information on sustainable home-building products, you’ve probably seen references to industrial hemp or mycelium. Certainly, hemp is touted as a carbon-neutral, non-toxic, sustainable alternative to

Soundproofist May 3, 2024November 10, 2024 Learning, Solutions Read more

Lab-tested noise solutions for ceilings and floors

A group of Finnish researchers lab-tested 38 different types of ceilings for impact noise. Learn more here.

Finnish researchers test 38 different wall assemblies for effectiveness If you live in an apartment building, then you know the sound of impact noise from your upstairs neighbors. Wouldn’t it be great if an expert gave you some soundproofing options?

Soundproofist August 12, 2023May 5, 2024 Learning, Research Read more

How to reduce window noise with plexiglass inserts

photo of plexiglass window inserts getting installed

Increase your window’s STC and minimize window noise Working from home? You might be familiar with the blast of a leaf blower from your neighbor’s driveway, or a steady flow of delivery trucks rattling up your street. On alternate days,

Cary December 30, 2021November 10, 2024 Learning, Solutions Read more

Ceiling and floor noise – the bane of apartment living

picture of a stiletto heel on a floor making noise

Ceiling and floor noise is a major complaint from apartment dwellers What’s the number-one noise complaint from apartment dwellers? Usually it’s about the noise of pounding feet and furniture from the apartment upstairs. The noise in your ceiling is impact

Cary May 11, 2021February 11, 2024 Learning, Solutions Read more

Real-world noise test: QuietRock plus Green Glue walls

a view of noisy construction

Can soundproofing hacks reduce loud noise in an old home? Several years ago, I moved into a 1950s apartment building. And I discovered one of the downsides of living in typical mid-century housing. A lot of wood-framed houses are hollow

Soundproofist October 10, 2020February 3, 2024 Solutions Read more

The difference between soundproofing and sound absorption

How to decide if you need soundproofing or sound absorption

A noisy room: which solution do you need? It’s easy to get confused when you’re bothered by noise. Which solution do you need — sound absorption or soundproofing? You can often add sound absorption without any major construction. But it

Soundproofist November 12, 2018November 15, 2022 Learning, Opinion, Solutions Read more

What’s inside your walls? A primer on the best insulation.

What’s inside your walls? A primer on the best insulation.

Just say “no” to hollow walls Do you live in a home with hollow walls? A lot of homes built before the 1990s have no insulation in them at all. Most newer construction does include basic insulation. Contractors often use

Soundproofist September 24, 2018February 14, 2024 Learning, Solutions Read more

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31 | No More Noise Toronto! – with Ingrid Buday

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/14723765-31-no-more-noise-toronto-with-ingrid-buday.mp3

30 | Washington Heights & noise – with Lucina Chavez-Rosique

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/14159545-30-washington-heights-noise-with-lucina-chavez-rosique.mp3

28 | Gunfire noise – a police shooting range in Cranston, R.I.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/12511988-28-gunfire-noise-with-citizens-from-cranston-rhode-island.mp3

27 | Reporting noise with “Right Avenues” app

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/11555291-27-right-avenues-noise-reporting-app-with-jimin-park.mp3

25 | Noise in India

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/10066939-25-noise-in-india-with-sumaira-abdulali.mp3

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