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4 Types of Sound Absorbent Materials For Schools
Updated April 27, 2023 Children are precious and hold the future of humanity in their hands—but it’s no secret that they can get loud. School is already hard enough for students (and teachers), but it becomes increasingly difficult when raucous noise interferes with everyone’s ability to concentrate. The World Health Organization (WHO) found excess noise […]
Your Ultimate Guide to Soundproofing Materials
While pure silence may seem like a fairy tale in our modern, chaotic world, it’s really more of a matter of material than magic. Many different spaces—commercial, residential, and otherwise—use noise-containing construction materials and proper building techniques to keep sound completely enclosed. If you’re trying to make a room’s roar completely imperceptible from the outside, […]
Sound Control in Buildings: Finding the Best Solution
Is there an enticing bar or restaurant you avoid because you can’t hear yourself think? The owner may have ticked every box on the business plan other than sound control for the unbearable restaurant noise. Whether you’re in a vintage Victorian, a rehabbed loft, an industrial space, or a brand-new building, you can influence the […]
How to Mitigate Fast Food Restaurant Noise
At one time or another, you’ve likely dealt with sitting at a noisy restaurant, hearing more than you’d like while trying to enjoy a meal. Research shows that the noise level in a restaurant impacts customer satisfaction.1 So, how can restaurateurs dampen the loud sound level in their kitchens and dining rooms to provide their […]
What Type of Fabric is Used for Acoustic Panels?
Sound control may be more important today than it’s ever been. That’s because we’re subjected to more noise than we’ve ever been subjected to before. We’ve got homes full of connected devices, noisy HVAC systems, and neighbors doing yard work at odd hours. In order to reduce your exposure, you’ll want to acoustically treat your […]
How to Soundproof a Garage
If you’ve got a garage, you know what a great feature they are in any home. They keep our vehicles warm in the winter and keep them protected in inclement weather. They also serve as a great space for workshops, band practice rooms, and man caves. To get the most out of them, ingenious owners […]
How to Soundproof a Ceiling in Large Venues
Soundproofing a ceiling is a much more involved process than people might first think; one can’t simply install acoustic foam panels, acoustic ceiling tiles, or other types of sound absorbing panels, baffles or clouds and call it a day if you want or need to block the sound from either entering or leaving the space. […]
How Much Does it Cost to Install an Acoustic Ceiling?
An acoustic ceiling can be one of the most effective ways to add acoustical treatment to a commercial space because it allows you to evenly distribute product over the room’s entire area. With the proper sound absorption ceiling tiles or direct-mounted panels, you can effectively manage the noise levels inside the space based on the […]
Sound Masking vs. Noise Treatments
Organizations managing public or commercial spaces have started using sound masking technologies to create better acoustics within their spaces. What is sound masking? It’s a technology designed to create a comfortable, productive, and private acoustical atmosphere by generating barely perceptible ambient noise within a specific area. Unlike traditional sound treatments that physically prevent noise from […]
Ceiling Acoustic Treatment: Retrofitting Large Ceiling Acoustics
Acoustics play a huge role in the ambiance of a room. In commercial spaces like restaurants, bars, and retail settings, sound quality can make events more enjoyable, help set the tone of an establishment, and even affect a customer’s mood. But most structures don’t come with perfect acoustics built in. So instead, businesses must investigate […]