While apartment style living has many perks, noise disturbances can be a major disadvantage. When all that separates you from your neighbor is a thin wall, sound transfer can become a major issue. Keep reading for tips on how to deal with noisy neighbors in your complex. Furniture Placement If noise is transferring through your […]
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GrabAds is a local digital media marketing company that recently built out a new custom workspace. However, the acoustics in the room were not previously addressed when designing the space. The Echo Problem All of the surfaces in the work space were sealed, causing sound to reflect back into the room. This problem created so […]
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Armature Works is a completely restored, mixed-use building in the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood along the Hillsborough River. Opening late 2017, the space will feature eateries, a public market, event spaces, and co-working space. An event space on the second level of the building that was already open for use was experiencing noise disturbances coming […]
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Noise complaints are one of the biggest issues for hotel management, and it has become a priority to reduce these sound problems in hopes of increasing guest satisfaction. Continue reading for tips on how to soundproof hotels geared towards professionals. Common Methods for Hotel Soundproofing – Improve Hotel STC Ratings People who regularly travel for […]
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Restaurants are a space where people come together to socialize, full of chatter, the sound of clanking glasses, and music. However, if your restaurant has a noise reverberation problem, the customer’s social experience could be suffering. Using the proper acoustic treatment in your restaurant can reduce noise complaints and provide a better acoustic environment. See […]
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The Lakeshore Apartments in Colorado was a redevelopment project in which an existing commercial building was turned into eight individual apartment units. The largest challenge of this renovation was achieving the IBC building code 1207.1 requirement of an STC of 50 for demising walls. Soundproofing Requirements for Apartments Not meeting building codes can make for […]
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I Love Kickboxing, a kickboxing studio and gym in Alpharetta, Georgia, builds out their gyms in existing retail spaces with other neighboring businesses. They came to Commercial Acoustics with the task of keeping loud music and workout noise from entering neighboring spaces by applying a Gym Acoustic Treatment, as well as keeping construction costs down […]
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Commercial Acoustics was recently featured on Millionaire Interviews, a top new entrepreneurial podcast focused on unique companies and their quest for survival and growth. While many architects and contractors have used our products over the years, few know the story behind the firm that has led us on the mission to soundproof the world – […]
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When Quality Distribution Inc. decided to move its headquarters and 250 employees to a newly renovated 45,000-square-foot office space in downtown Tampa, creating the optimal work environment was a priority. A study by Gensler found that only one in four U.S. employees are currently in optimal workplace environments, leaving the rest to struggle with decreased productivity, […]
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Noise complaints in multi-family developments are a very common problem, according to this study. Recently, Little Creek Construction in Wisconsin, already familiar with the installation and performance of our Floor Blokker membrane, came back to Commercial Acoustics for soundproofing of their new installation of Luxury Vinyl Planking. Multi-Family Soundproofing Products The underlayment was adhered down to the […]