How do you block noise from fireworks? They might be fun to look at, but loud noise from fireworks can be a huge stressor for pets and their human companions. And it’s also big business for companies that sell “relaxing”
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
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?
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,
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
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
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
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