Excessive noise levels in the workplace have put millions of employees at risk of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL), making it one of the top occupational illnesses in the United States. Employers can protect their employees from sound-related hazards by following all noise-regulation laws and installing proper soundproofing to minimize noise at the source. To measure […]
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Mass Loaded Vinyl continues to be a leading product for enhancing STC in partitions, particularly in the residential, multi-family, and hospitality sectors. Thinner than drywall, and much more effective at blocking sound transfer, EVA and PVC Noise Barriers both provide significant improvement in wall soundproofing levels. However, which one is right for your project? Consider […]
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A growing number of people are finding that apartment communities are the ideal fit for their lifestyles. While there are innumerable benefits to apartment-style living, there are also some major drawbacks. Most notably, noise. Dealing with noisy neighbors becomes a much greater struggle when living in such close proximity. With nothing but a thin wall […]
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Restaurant Acoustic Treatment with Large Commercial Acoustic Panels Naples Flatbread, a modern restaurant serving up artisanal flatbreads, recently discovered they were suffering from a sound problem. In addition to their restaurant services, the trendy location is equipped with a stage and offers live music to guests as they dine. Nearly all restaurants experience some type […]
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From factories to schools to offices, nearly all buildings contain some type of mechanical equipment. While necessary to keep operations running smoothly, mechanical equipment tends to generate a lot of excess noise. These types of machines vibrate as they operate, creating a type of noise that can be both heard and felt by building occupants. […]
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What is Speech Privacy? Speech Privacy can be defined as the inability of an outside listener to understand a conversation between two or more separate individuals. Effective speech privacy is an essential aspect of any office as it allows employees to: Conduct confidential conversations without being overheard Ignore distracting conversations Understand in-person and phone conversations […]
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The Hyatt Condo in Clearwater, Florida needed help soundproofing their hotel ceiling on the penthouse floor. Directly above, dozens of patrons used the rooftop bar at night and during the weekends. While the penthouse suite affords the best views in the hotel, it is also the closest to the nightlife noise, and therefore often in […]
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Commercial Acoustics has partnered with Sound Proof Atlanta to provide a complete, service-oriented soundproofing solution to clients in the Greater Atlanta Metropolitan Area. Sound Proof Atlanta has been providing soundproofing and acoustical solutions to the Greater Atlanta market for some time now. Steve Forrester, the President, has been working on various sound and acoustic assemblies for over […]
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What makes Mass Loaded Vinyl (also known as MLV) effective and what are its limitations? While it’s been around for several decades there is still a lot of misinformation about MLV within the construction industry. First and foremost, it should not be considered a “panacea”. While effective in many assemblies, it may not be as […]
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Determining the Restaurant Acoustics Speaks Clam Bar in Sarasota, Florida opened 2 months ago, and with the high-end marble finish and tile floor, noted that they were experiencing sound issues. Specifically, they had excessive reverberation in their restaurant that made it difficult for patrons to converse easily. Losing what we call “Speech Intelligibility“. This is […]