Principles of Soundproofing
Quick Links to Soundproofing Principles: Mass Dampening Decoupling Absorption When you think of soundproofing, you likely tend to imagine elaborate, fully-furnished basements or garages loaded with electric guitars and a drum set or expensive, high-tech recording studios. But soundproofing can be helpful in many more common scenarios and in your everyday life. Maybe you live […]
How to Soundproof Your Man Cave
Every man deserves a man cave. Shouldn’t you be able to enjoy some alone time without listening to your dog barking at the cars driving by or your son’s stereo blasting that noise he calls “music” from his bedroom? Maybe you want to listen to your music or your TV show without disruption. Or maybe your man cave is your […]
How to Soundproof Your House From Train Noise
Getting that terrific rental price on your apartment or steal of a deal on the purchase of your new home seemed like a great idea, even after you found out that you were near the train tracks. After all, trains only come around every once in a while and how bad could train noises be? […]
Things to Consider Before Constructing a Commercial Space
A lot goes into commercial building construction, and as any architect, contractor or designer knows, planning is critical. When you make a mistake or leave something out while building a commercial building, you can’t always go back and fix it without tearing things down and starting over. Here, then, are some of the most important […]
How Background Noise Affects the Way You Work
Years ago, people didn’t give much thought to office background noise. Sound effect issues were rarely studied because many office workers were either executives who worked in closed offices or employees who were expected to deal with whatever environmental factors were present. Today, however, many offices are laid out according to an open workspace plan, […]