Soundproofing Walls – Increase STC, Decrease Cost You lose 7 STC points by moving from 25‐gauge studs at 24” on center to 20-gauge studs at 16” on center. This cannot be emphasized enough – the number one factor in the soundproofing capacity of a wall is the studs, and not the drywall. The notion of […]
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Jun
Jun
Del Webb Lakewood Ranch is a 55+ community in Florida, with a 21,000 square foot clubhouse in the center of the neighborhood. Residents in the community enjoy activities there such as bocce ball, swimming, arts and crafts, and dining at the bar & grill. The restaurant had been receiving complaints from guests about the noise […]
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May
May
After about 30 years, Calvary Chapel Fellowship Church decided it was time to start remodeling their worship area for a fresh new look, while still using some of their existing materials. Along with the aesthetic upgrades, the band got new instruments and an upgraded sound system was installed. After upgrading the band’s gear with new […]
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May
May
Sound Masking is the method of adding ambient noise to a space to “drown out” background distractions and conversations, without impairing the ability to communicate. This is often the least understood sound control methodology, since it is counter-intuitive that adding noise into a space may improve the acoustics within. Sound masking works by subtly and […]
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May
May
To understand the best ways to mitigate sound issues and properly identify them, it is critical to have a basic understanding of acoustics. By understanding how we measure and define core acoustical properties, you can diagnose issues and right-size solutions. Below we will cover the simplified Basic Theory of sound: Core Acoustical Properties Core acoustical […]
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Press Release: An Innovative Publication – Architectural Acoustics Practical Handbook Now Available
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Apr
Apr
Tampa, FL – In a time during the COVID crisis when many small businesses are struggling to keep their doors open and their employees paid, some have found the opportunity to thrive in their niche. Walker Peek, founder and CEO of Commercial Acoustics, has recently written and published a unique soundproofing handbook for use by […]
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Apr
Apr
Preface Fundamentals of Architectural Acoustics is designed to provide Architects and Contractors with the tools they need to design and build acoustically‐comfortable and code‐compliant spaces. This Handbook contains core soundproofing & acoustical principles that every building professional should know, derived from a dozen years of engineering analyses, field tests, and assessments. Most of the principles […]
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Mar
Mar
A little over a year ago, the Sazerac Company broke ground on construction for the Sazerac House – a new cocktail and liquor museum located at 500 Canal St in the heart of downtown New Orleans. Known to New Orleans natives as the inventor of the city’s flagship cocktail, the Sazerac Company has been in […]
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Mar
Mar
A local audiologist contacted Commercial Acoustics to assist with sound issues in the hearing booth. Patients weren’t able to focus on hearing tests which could potentially impact their results. The major complaints from patients included: HVAC noise and restaurant noise from next door. Being able to hear technician talking through the glass partition between the […]
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Feb
Feb
A common question we encounter from clients is what to do when expanding on an existing sound masking system in their office space. During remodels or office expansion it’s common to add additional square footage and cubicle space where adjacent offices or storage space were located. In these cases, the speech privacy the sound masking […]