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What Is Sound Absorption?
Sound absorption refers to the process by which a material, structure, or object takes in sound energy when sound waves are encountered, as opposed to reflecting the energy. Part of the absorbed energy is transformed into heat and part is transmitted through the absorbing body.
soundproofing Glossary of Terms
This glossary of soundproofing, sound and acoustic terms has been provided with a brief description, for the most part in non technical terms in an effort to remove some of the mystery surrounding soundproofing and acoustics. While the explanations may not be totally correct in their literal interpretations it is hoped that the plain language approach will provide
Shhhh! The 7 Quietest Places on Earth
With more than half the world’s population living in cities, it seems almost impossible to find some peace and quiet these days. Sadly, street noise, cellphones, and traffic provide a constant soundtrack to our lives. But, what if you could go someplace so quiet you could actually hear your ears ring? Believe it or not, these places do exist!
Office soundproofing: Suspended Ceiling Treatments
Today I’ll tackle the subject of drop tile ceilings and how they relate to several office related noise problems. While this article is geared...
What is Tinnitus? And How To Help Cope With It!
One in every ten people experiences some form of tinnitus during their lifetime. Whether this ringing is short-lived or lasts for months on end,...
soundproofing Myths – Do’s & Don’ts for DIY soundproofing
As a service to those doing their own DIY soundproofing, we’ve prepared this list of Do's & Don’ts. We won't explore every aspect of doing a...
Condominium soundproofing: When Sounds Affect Your Quality of Life
Condo soundproofing has greatly improved over the last 20 years. Despite that, noise is still the second most important cause of discord between...
How To Soundproof a Garage Door
We recently had an inquiry from a customer who is having noise issues with a garage door and that email read: "I need help reducing the garage door...
What Is A Triple Leaf Effect?
A triple leaf partition has two air cavities rather than the typical one air cavity. Similarly, a quadruple leaf partition has three air cavities....