Employees working in an open floor office

The Link between Office Acoustics and Creativity: All You Need to Know

By Peter Leathard | March 4, 2021

In today’s world, creativity and innovation are crucial to ensure a thriving and progressive business. Companies spend a fortune on building office spaces designed to bring their people together and represent their brand identity. As a result, modern office designs …

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Workers working efficiently in a soundproof warehouse

The Importance of Soundproofing Your Warehouse

By Peter Leathard | February 2, 2021

Clear communication is crucial to get any job done in warehouses and factory floors. The workings of heavy machinery and commotion can make effective communication difficult. Over time this situation can also become dangerous, leading to severe hazards in the …

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A soundproof hotel room

What Can Hotel Soundproofing Do for Your Business?

By Peter Leathard | January 12, 2021

Noise is of the most frequent complaints hotel guests have about their stay. Whether it’s noise from the next room, loud thuds from the floor above, or cleaning staff in the morning, hotels are lively places with many people talking …

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3 Things You Need for Your Recording Studio

By Peter Leathard | December 22, 2020

The sound recording studio industry is a growing industry in Canada, with several new studios opening up across the country in the past couple of years. It’s unsurprising, then, that studio owners continue to invest in the best available equipment …

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How Sound in a Restaurant Can Impact The Dining Experience

By Peter Leathard | April 26, 2019

Does sound affect taste? If you work in a restaurant, you know that smell and taste are closely related, but what about the effect of noise on food perception? Is it real? It is, and it’s one of the reasons …

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Resilient Channels & Their Failure to Perform within the Construction Industry

By Peter Leathard | April 22, 2019

It is a question why we still use resilient channels within construction today considering the long list of risk factors that pertains to the name. Resilient channel was brought into building assemblies in the 1960’s as a less expensive way …

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How To Soundproof Vinyl Flooring

By Peter Leathard | January 22, 2019

There are many reasons why you may want to know how to soundproof vinyl flooring. Perhaps you are being disturbed by sounds coming from the floor below, or you don’t want to disturb others below when walking across the floors. …

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How to Soundproof a Condo or Apartment

By Peter Leathard | November 19, 2018

Tenants stay longer in apartments in which they are happy. As more and more people find themselves living in multi-family dwellings, a peaceful and quiet environment goes a long way towards making these tenants happy. Having happy tenants is just …

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Flanking Noise

By Peter Leathard | September 17, 2018

Noise finds all sorts of pathways to travel through, some direct and others indirect. It’s those indirect pathways that are referred to as flanking noise, and it’s an important concept to consider when renovating or remodeling your home or office…

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