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What Is Tectum? Your 101 Guide
Tectum Inc. was founded in 1949 by two engineers hailing from Owens Corning—one of the world’s largest manufacturers of roofing, insulation, and composites materials. Their goal was clear-cut: to create high-quality insulation panels that could enhance the walls, floors, and roofs of buildings everywhere. The fruit of their labor was the tectum panel. Crafted from […]
Alternative Solutions to Wood Fibre Insulation
In recent years, wood fibre insulation has emerged as a popular, eco-friendly option for builders seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional insulation materials. This versatile, man-made insulator can be used in various applications, from walls to roofs, offering an appealing choice for green-minded builders and homeowners. However, wood fibre insulation may not be the ideal insulation […]
Tectum & Wood Wool Uses
Are you in the midst of planning and designing a cutting-edge construction project—one that will accommodate a bustling high-traffic environment teeming with noise? If so, a product like Tectum or Envirocoustic may be an ideal building material for your project’s specific insulation needs. This type of wood wool-based acoustic panel are well-known for their ability […]
How Does Green Glue Soundproofing Work?
When it comes to soundproofing a room, the key is to minimize vibrations. This is particularly important in timber-based construction projects—the norm for America—where lightweight dry walls often struggle to provide adequate noise insulation on their own merit, at least compared to projects that use heavier materials like concrete or masonry. Green Glue soundproofing technology […]
How to Block Road Noise 101
Whether you’re trying to focus on a specific task or simply enjoy some peace and quiet, road noise can be a nuisance. This can be anything from the sounds of outdoor construction, emergency vehicles with blazing sirens, or dozens of cars honking at each other during heavy rush hour traffic. Even if you’re inside an […]
Soundproofing vs Acoustic Treatment: What You Need to Know
While it may not seem like a big deal at first, persistent noise issues can bring about many negative consequences for your business. If you own a restaurant that isn’t properly outfitted with noise control materials, for instance, your diners could hear disruptive sounds from the kitchen or the traffic outside. If you operate a […]
How to Control Noise Level in the Cafeteria
Cafeterias have some of the highest noise levels at schools, hospitals, and other facilities where people gather for meals. In fact, school cafeterias, in particular, can get as loud as 100 A-weighted decibels. That’s just about the noise level of a lawnmower or tractor. If you’ve ever visited a busy cafeteria and noticed you could […]
How to Soundproof a Bathroom in Large Facilities
In large facilities, such as schools, government buildings, and restaurants, bathrooms can be very noisy. Without the right soundproofing, people outside of the bathrooms may have to listen to toilets flushing, water running, and other distracting sounds. What’s more, people inside the bathrooms may not feel that they have adequate privacy. If you want to […]
Noise S.T.O.P.™ Low VOC Contact Spray Adhesive
Heavy Duty Wide Web Spray Adhesive Introducing a low VOC alternative to our popular Noise S.T.O.P.™ Contact Adhesive Spray that provides exceptional bonding performance. Our contact adhesive spray is incredibly versatile and can bond a wide range of materials, including foam, fabric, cotton, fiberglass, polypropylene, leather, cardboard, most plastics, and many others. Whatever the application […]
The Best Approach to Soundproofing a Basement Ceiling
Most of us like the sound of adding soundproofing to our interior spaces. It allows us to immerse ourselves in our music and movies without bothering others. It also works the other way around. When we are binging our favorite shows, few things are more annoying than neighborhood noise creeping in. Adding soundproofing materials and […]