Soundproofing a home theater or other residential space is highly dependent on the expectations and requirements of the client. Two common areas that require additional soundproofing in many homes include the media room, primary lounge space, as well as an in-home office. Some clients also prefer soundproofing for their master bedrooms and other spaces throughout […]
Tag Archives: Blocking
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Sep
Sep
As health is becoming more of a concern for Americans, trends in working out and training have increased. Training programs, like Crossfit, are spreading like wildfire. According to ChannelSignal.com, there are over 7000 Crossfit locations around the world. Not only are individuals becoming more fit, but the gyms themselves are becoming more fit for help […]
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Sep
Sep
Architects, developers and builders work in tandem to create ideal living and working environments and to do so, sound mitigation options need to be taken into consideration. STC and IIC requirements on a project are common. The best part is that there are cost-effective ways to achieve or exceed the requirements, many of which don […]
Commercial Acoustics recently encountered a project where a commercial tenant was having issues with sound transmission from a tenant next door. The primary tenant was an automotive parts distributor, while the adjacent tenant taught karate classes. The “shrieks” from the kid’s classes came straight through the 2×4 stud walls, and were becoming a bigger issue […]
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Aug
Aug
Resilient Channels, sometimes abbreviated as RC or Z Channel, are some of the most common components installed on projects requiring additional soundproofing (higher STC ratings). While they provide a significant improvement in decoupling the structure-borne noise in walls, they should not be seen as a panacea for all noise issues. Over the past 20 years, […]
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Aug
Aug
Office drop ceilings are extremely common in the workplace. From large call centers to modern design firms, the majority of workspaces have built-in acoustical ceilings, or drop ceilings, which oftentimes lead to acoustical noise issues. If you’ve ever worked in this type of environment, you understand how easy it is to become distracted by the […]
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Jun
Jun
Similar to wall soundproofing the sound traveling through floors is dependent on structure-borne and airborne noise. These two transmission mechanisms should be addressed in tandem to ensure that the maximum amount of noise transfer is attenuated. Unlike walls, flooring is often-times a major contributor for structure-borne noise, due to the constant footfall or impact imparted […]
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May
May
Soundproofing interior walls is a common theme when looking to isolate noisy areas from those requiring more concentration or complete silence. While no wall assembly will ever be completely “soundproof”, you can attain very high levels of sound-blocking, measured in values of STC (Sound Transmission Classification). Many condo associations and building codes require a minimum […]
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May
May
Commercial Acoustics provides expert office soundproofing and acoustic advice and products for a variety of businesses. Here’s a look at a Warehouse conversion project that is now office space for a number of real estate, title, and architecture firms. A growing trend in urban centers is to convert existing warehouse space into open office area. […]
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May
May
Commercial Acoustics provides expert soundproofing and acoustic advice and products for a variety of businesses. Here’s a look at an In-Home Studio that we helped design and build. For a step-by-step instruction on how to design and build your own home studio, read through our Home Music Studio tutorial. Home Music Studio – Project Gallery See […]