Articles tagged: sound proofing
<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Kevin Koitz Once you've gotten permission, go out and buy either some mass-loaded vinyl, QuietRock or acoustic foam. These are the soundproofing materials of choice for most homeowners. written by Pamela Ravenwood A gunshot goes off in the night. By the time the responding officer arrives, it may be difficult for the reporting parties to recall which direction it came from.
written by Mike Trinchitella Once you recognize that true peace in the home is a matter of good soundproofing, shopping for the condo that will suit you over the long term is easy. Read on for a few simple tips on making a sound decision when looking for your new home. written by Pamela Ravenwood You finally get to sleep and then it happens, somebody car alarm goes off. Do you look? Most likely you don’t because car alarms go off for many reasons and not because they are alerting anyone to theft. written by Pamela Ravenwood Everybody has probably had them, noisy neighbors that is. Just as you are going to sleep they are starting the party. Or maybe they just have a loud dog or are just plain inconsiderate. written by Pamela Ravenwood You are in the market to buy a new home. There is so much to consider, price, location, size and even the details such as carpeting, wood flooring, the number of bathrooms. written by Pamela Ravenwood Noise can be a nuisance and worse of all it stalks us in our own homes, thanks to the neighbors. About 100 million Americans share walls with strangers, many in acoustical slums. written by Pamela Ravenwood Growing cities means growing noise. This is especially true in mixed-use urban environments that often contain commercial premises (entertainment, retail, office, hospitality or light manufacturing) sited close to residential uses such as apartments. written by Pamela Ravenwood Noise is a nuisance; there is no doubt about it. But more than that, it can cause health problems. For this reason, many are working at reducing the amount of noise in our everyday environment by creating new laws and regulations.
written by RE Writer The backyard deck. For many this is intended to be a relaxing retreat from the demands of everyday life. Someplace where you can sit back, sip on a cold one and enjoy life. Sounds great, doesn't it, except for the constant hum of cars from the busy nearby freeway. Or how about barking Fido next door, or the children playing in the neighborhood park — so much for your relaxing retreat. written by Pamela Ravenwood Peace and quiet is something we value as we are constantly barraged with the sounds around us. When we are home, the last thing we want is to hear the noisy neighbor, the children upstairs playing their guitar or traffic on the street. written by Pamela Ravenwood If you have worked in a call center, you know how noisy it can get with numerous operators and telephones. If you are on the other end of the phone with somebody at a call center, it also can be quite frustrating with all of the background sound. << previous page 1 next page>> |