Sound Advice

Floor soundproofing from quick fixes to full rebuilds — IIC ratings, underlayment selection, decoupling strategies, cost and ROI curves, and the field-test verification that confirms whether the upstairs neighbor actually went quiet.

A step-by-step framework for soundproofing a wall — assessing existing construction, setting a target STC, adding mass, decoupling structure, sealing for airtightness, and verifying the result with field testing.