One of the most difficult challenges many architects face is to provide a satisfactory wall assembly without taking up too much space. There are a number of considerations, including thermal, structural, and aesthetic, among others. However, one of the most difficult attributes to add to a wall is Increasing the STC (Sound Transmission Class) in […]
Author Archives: Acoustics Expert
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A high-end movie theater was being constructed into a custom home in Clearwater, FL. While the Audio-Visual components of the system were already contracted, the GC was also looking for an acoustic specialist to provide acoustical treatment in the room. With years of experience in home theater acoustics, we were able to fabrication and install […]
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Clubhouses are a common client at Commercial Acoustics, due to the standard clubhouse footprint design – high, tapered ceilings with reflective walls and floors. Whether used for community mixers, dances, bingo, or simply gathering spaces, Clubhouse acoustics must be adequately addressed with acoustic treatment to ensure that the space achieves maximum usability for a plethora […]
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One of Tampa’s most prestigious prep schools has recently undergone a new addition of early-childhood focused education facility. This facility, designed to meet the most stringent educational and acoustical standards (via ANSI S12), needed significant soundproofing options between adjacent classrooms, classroom-corridor partitions, and around mechanical spaces. School Acoustical Design The General Contractor, consulted with Siebein […]
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After completing several acoustical projects in New Orleans and identifying the significant need for soundproofing services there, Commercial Acoustics is excited to announce that we have brought a full-time presence to New Orleans, Louisiana. See Details: Soundproofing the Sazerac Museum on Canal Street (New Orleans) Commercial Acoustics is an acoustical engineering company founded in 2013 that […]
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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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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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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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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 […]