Things to Know When Soundproofing Metal Buildings
Metal buildings are durable, cost-effective structures for commercial or residential workshops. However, many metal buildings feature thin, hard surfaces that allow sound to pass through and reflect. If you operate loud machinery inside your metal building, you likely deal with a lot of reverberating noise, and you may receive some noise complaints from folks outside. […]
Soundproofing Tips for Busy Cities
Living in a busy city is great for many reasons, but you’ll have to deal with the noise you hear daily. Sound is bound to invade your space when you live in an apartment or home with neighbors and traffic so close by. Fortunately, soundproofing methods and materials can make exterior noise less of an […]
Water-Resistant Panels 101
Benefits of Waterproof Panels for Soundproofing Waterproof acoustic panels handle two jobs at once by containing all the interior sound while blocking any outside noise. This makes them perfect for rooms or buildings that could benefit from soundproofing and sound absorption. Unlike standard soundproofing materials — which deteriorate, crack or absorb excess moisture — these panels […]
Types of Sound Absorbing Foams
Types of Sound Absorbing Foams Our other acoustic foams can be used for dock floatation and hull insulation, post insulation and corner padding, packaging padding and anti-static shipping, among other applications. Our current inventory of acoustic foams includes: Buoyancy foams Acoustic buoyancy foams are used in a range of marine and related applications where soundproofing […]
Hanging Baffles 101
What Are Hanging Baffles? Simply said, hanging baffles are noise-absorbing panels meant to be suspended from the ceiling or hung on the wall. Hanging baffles might contain a fiberglass, foam or cotton core. The baffle may be wrapped in acoustic fabric or composed entirely of foam. Our larger baffles contain an aluminum frame to add […]