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Soundproofing your Fence

Building a soundproof or noise control fence is relatively easy. Soundproofing a redwood or cedar fence is always the best and those are the type of fences we will be talking about in this article. If you are constructing a new fence, the first order ... Read >

Soundproofing a Recording studio

T There are a lot of different websites and blogs out there that have different opinions on how to best soundproof a home or commercial recording studio. The type and quality of the recordings will determine how much soundproofing you will need to have... Read >

Soundproof Acoustical Wall and Ceiling Panels

Acoustical wall panels are used in variety of sound conditioning applications. These absorbent panels are used to acoustically treat any room by absorbing the reverberation or echo in that space. This absorption is often referred to as deadening a room ... Read >

Soundproofing a condo or apartment from upstairs neighbors with Dr Bob

How do I soundproof my condo or apartment from my noisy neighbors upstairs? This is by far the most asked question I hear on a daily basis. It is a question asked by prominent architects, engineers, major developers, and contractors. We are now finding ... Read >

Sonex Studio foam with Dr.Bob

There is a lot more to a modern home or professional studio then simply soundproofing the walls and floating the floor. Oh of course these things are important especially when you are trying to capture that perfect classical guitar solo on tape or CD, ... Read >

Batt Insulations, are they a sound investment for soundproofing?

"Which batt type insulation will give me the best soundproofing?" I hear this question a lot, or better still, "Do I need to add more soundproofing if I already have insulation in the walls and ceilings?" Keep in mind that any batt type insulation, though... Read >

Soundproofing a Ceiling with Green Glue and Dr. Bob

If you have done any research on how to soundproof a ceiling from impact noise (footfall) as well as airborne noise, you have most likely discovered that a floated ceiling using sound clips and furring channels is the best way to combat these noises from ... Read >

Home theater soundproofing with Dr.Bob

It's kind of nice being in the "do it yourself kind of business" like soundproofing. In today's world taking the family out on a Friday night for dinner and a movie might cost you more than your monthly mortgage payment. That is why many families are opti... Read >

Green glue soundproofing instead of Fiberglass insulations

Old School soundproofing still believes that batt insulation is a good soundproofing agent. There are some good sound batt insulations out there such as Roxul AFB and Bonded logic's bonded cotton insulation and they work well for both soundproofing and th... Read >

Soundproofing your basement with Dr. Bob

In today's world, basements are no longer simply places to store things like a glorified garage. With the price of housing ever on the rise, many people are converting their basements into rental spaces where they can make a little extra income each mo... Read >

The Green Glue bandwagon

Green Glue has caused a revolution in the Soundproofing Industry. It is an extremely effective visco-elastic dampening compound that is placed between 2 layers of drywall providing a dampening barrier as well as a very effective isolator. The dampening ... Read >

Low cost soundproof Recording Studio Windows

If you shop around, you can actually find professional grade studio windows that won't cost you and arm and a leg. Once company carrier a great studio window called The Truacoustics ™ window. These high quality studio windows come in the 45 STC and the... Read >

Soundprooofing for condo owners and apartment dwellers with Dr.Bob

Question: With space at a premium and land values at maximum, I'm building more and more two- or three-unit homes on one parcel of land -- often in inner city areas that have been renovated. These units are marketed to higher-end homeowners who demand pri... Read >

Mass Loaded Vinyl Installations with Dr. Bob

There is more than one method for installing mass loaded vinyl to obtain maximum effect. The standard of the industry is to install the MLV directly to the stud or joist framing using an industrial stapler or heavy-duty roofing nails that have the larg... Read >

Secret soundproofing techniques uncovered!

It seems like the big guys never want to tell you their so-called "Secrets of Soundproofing". That sort of sounds like a self-help book doesn't it? Here at Soundproofing America we know that the more knowledge our customers have the easier it is to discus... Read >