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What is Sound Masking? Sound Masking vs Acoustic Treatments
Noise pollution in offices can be problematic for a number of reasons. Constant exposure to higher than average noise levels can have negative impacts on both our physical and mental health. In some instances, the noise levels may even affect a company’s bottom line through negative impacts on employees’ ability to concentrate, as well as […]
Solving Sound Bleed in a Music Venue: A Guide to Soundproofing Between Floors
“We have a Band/Music Venue issue. We just opened a music club with great atmosphere, sound, and lighting. It is all going well. Problem is that we are getting too much sound bleed into the upstairs. What is best way for me to get a handle on this?” Sound is always going to travel via the path of least resistance […]
Soundproofing and Noise Reduction for Your Dog Kennel or Animal Hospital
I take about three to four calls a month from people who are looking to soundproof or acoustically treat a kennel, boarding room, or animal hospital. I have provided a few different products to approach and fix the noise problem in a few different ways. Typically kennels or boarding facilities are set up very similarly which revolves almost specifically around function and clean-ability […]
How to Soundproof Noisy Water & Drain Pipes
“I am wondering if materials used to insulate/soundproof pipes are made of similar materials? We are looking to soundproof a wall in between our very noisy shower pipes and my daughter’s bedroom.” You mentioned that you are trying to quiet down some “very noisy shower pipes” so for some reason, I assume you are dealing with old-school cast iron pipes. If this is the case, you can actually quiet them down a LOT by securing them in the wall properly […]
How to Reduce Boiler Room Noise
Boiler or mechanical rooms are generally pretty noisy places. Not only are you going to have multiple noise sources but one will almost always find that these are rooms made up of all hard surfaces. The sound from the machines has no where to go, and the sound waves will just bounce from surface to surface. Believe it or not, the sound pressure in the room can actually be greater than the sum of all of the sound being made by the machines because of these reflections. So, I would suggest a product that will not only help the existing wall block the sound from leaving the room, but also absorbing the reverberation inside of the room itself […]
The Impact of Acoustics on Worship Spaces & Churches
Churches are places we go to connect with our communities and worship, and we want to get the most out of that experience. Understanding spoken words and being able to clearly understand the message is an important part of it. However, sometimes in the large spaces where we congregate, there can be acoustical problems that […]
How to Design a Quiet Library for Reading and Study
As population centers continue to grow, we have access to fewer quiet spaces in our lives. Peaceful prairies and waterfront properties have been replaced by population centers and industrial zones,which are hardly models for peace and quiet. Libraries are one of the few remaining spaces in densely populated areas where we can quietly read and […]
Celebrate Earth Day with Natural Sound Absorbing Materials
Tuesday, Apr 22, 2025 is Earth Day, a time to reflect on everything our planet gives us and commit to protecting our environment now and into the future. Some people plant trees, others clean up litter, and many pledge to lead more eco-conscious lives in honor of the occasion. This year, we’re spreading the word […]
The Ultimate Guide to Reducing AC and HVAC Noise: Quieting Condensers and Compressors
As the weather heats up, and summer gets into full swing, we are getting more and more calls as well as E-mails about air conditioning compressors bothering home owners as well as neighbors. The problem can be fixed fairly easily and inexpensively, but either way, it needs to be done correctly […]
Top 8 LEED-Certified Commercial Buildings in the U.S. & Canada
Sustainable construction initiatives are an important part of reducing energy usage and emissions. A great deal of fuel and resources are consumed throughout all stages of the process, and that consumption can have dire consequences on the environment. Choosing to reduce our consumption in any stage of material sourcing and construction can help contribute to […]
