Sound Study in Shotgun Duplex Home Commercial Acoustics performed a Sound Transmission Leak Check test on an interior, demising wall partition on site. Per the client’s request, there was excessive noise transfer between the adjacent units of a duplex, “shotgun” style home. Once one of the tenants moved out, the wall was cut open and […]
Tag Archives: Industry – Residential
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Feb
Feb
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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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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Mar
Mar
As the amount of technology and automation grows in new “Smart Homes” across America, there is another silent, growing problem – soundproofing. These homes are outfitted with 7.1 speaker systems, entertainment centers, in-home theaters, and even music studios. However, all of this technology integration can create a noisy environment that installation firms don’t always know […]
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Mar
Mar
A new-construction custom home was being completed in Tampa, FL in February 2017. Outfitted with some of the most recent technology, the owner was concerned about excessive noise from the playroom and entertainment room upstairs, as well as insulating the Master Bedroom downstairs. The framing was made of 6” wood studs, with ceilings at 12’ […]
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Oct
Oct
A common request we get is to soundproof sensitive areas of homes, from production houses to luxury abodes. The most sensitive areas tend to be Home Theaters, Master Bedrooms, and Home Offices. In the case of a recent custom luxury home in Tampa, off of Westshore Boulevard, there was a client with standard 2”x4” stud […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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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 […]
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Jan
Jan
Commercial Acoustics has designed and constructed Home Music Studios for clients ranging from entry-level to professional quality. See our acoustic design guide below, and contact us today for a free consultation on your project RELATED: If you need Commercial Soundproofing, see our Cinema Soundproofing projects. Home Music Studio Soundproofing Overview Budget – Often times this […]