Author Archives: Fernando Eguez

Tampa Upscale Hotel Acoustic Consulting

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An upscale hotel reached out to Commercial Acoustics because they had been experiencing noise complaint issues since opening 3 years ago. There were a number of guest complaints regarding noise, from thin walls between adjacent neighbors, to loud music outside and noisy street traffic. Hotel Acoustical Consulting During this time period, the hotel has used […]

Residential Bathroom Soundproofing

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One of the problems that many homeowners face which not too many people think about is all the noise that can come from a bathroom, such as a toilet flushing or water running through the drain. This happens in residential single family homes, as well as high-end hotels – where water is flushing, the noise […]

Gym Sound Treatment

A gym reached out to us in search for a solution to the noise issues they’re having. They are located on the 2nd level of a commercial structure surrounded by a day spa, retail store and office space. The structure is dealing with reported sound transmission through the walls and flooring assembly between tenant spaces […]

Soundproofing Hotel Windows – Residence Inn

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Hotels tend to be located near highways, making it convenient for travelers to pull off after a long day of driving. While they’re conveniently located, the proximity to the highway can cause issues for hotel guests. This particular hotel was receiving a lot of complaints from its guests about the loud traffic noise disturbing them […]

ABCs of Acoustical Consulting

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Every acoustical consultation is unique, and should be treated as such. Applying a blanket solution on to acoustical problems rarely results in a happy ending. However, the approach should be methodical and systematic, allowing a clear set of principles to guide a cost-effective solution that is likely to yield an acceptable acoustical design. Effective acoustic […]

Louder Music, Louder Complaints

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According to Nielsen Music, over 32 million Americans attended a music festival in 2014. As the popularity of music festivals increases, the demand for outdoor music venues does as well. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater was built in Tampa Bay, FL as a way to provide outdoor musical experiences for its residents and tourists. Noise Isolation […]

Negative Effects of Background Noise in the Workplace

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Background Noise Issues in the Office Peace & Quiet. It helps us get our work done, problem solve, relax and overall just reflect on the things that matter the most. Major companies and organizations such as Google are investing in creative ways to give their employees more privacy to help their focus and overall mental […]