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How to Soundproof a Hollow Door
December 09, 2024
Controlling the flow of noise between rooms in your home makes it quieter and more comfortable. Most soundproofing solutions reduce transmission between walls. However, the solution is only as effective as the weakest link. Your doors are the most vulnerable to noise transmission, which is especially true of hollow-core doors. Sound travels through the air-filled space in your hollow-core door, letting […]
How to Soundproof for New Construction
December 09, 2024
A new construction project is always an exciting time. Whether you are building a new home, store or something else, you will be able to look at the finished project and take pride in what you created. Once you complete your construction project, you do not want to discover after the fact that your neighbors can hear everything that happens inside your […]
Ways to Soundproof a Room Without a Door
December 09, 2024
Every room has an entryway, but not every room has a door. If your home is under construction or you have an unimpeded opening between rooms, you may forgo the door temporarily or permanently. An open doorway can allow sound to travel out of the room, but there are ways to soundproof a room with […]
How to Soundproof Stairs
December 06, 2024
Sound presents unique challenges in buildings of all styles and sizes. Multi-story buildings face an uphill battle. Their stairwells can create common acoustic issues, disturbing people upstairs, downstairs and in between. Soundproofing noisy stairs can make your building quieter and more comfortable. The experts at Soundproof Cow know multiple ways to improve stairwell acoustics in homes, apartments, schools and beyond. In […]
What Is Impact Insulation Class?
December 03, 2024
The Impact Insulation Class (IIC) measures how well a floor blocks impact noise. Learn more about IIC sound ratings and how to improve yours with a flooring underlayment. What Are Impact Insulation Class Ratings? IIC ratings assess how well floor-ceiling assemblies reduce impact noise. Impact sounds include footsteps, objects dropping on the floor or furniture […]
