Selecting a soundproofing method

While considering different kinds of soundproofing methods, whether for DIY retrofits or professional new construction, it is vital to know how sound is transmitted through the walls to be able to compare the benefits. To decide which method is most enticing, let us analyze first how sound interacts with barriers such as soundproof wall panels and then collate the soundproofing performance of MLV and soundproofing drywall interacts with the barriers, such as soundproof wall panels and then compare.

Sound vibrations or waves passes from one side of a sound barrier to another by making the barrier to vibrate, which thereby vibrates the air on the other side of the barrier. Generally, barriers with more mass, such as a heavy metal wall, are harder to vibrate, and therefore transmits less noise than the lighter barriers like a sound foam.

Nonetheless, soundproofing goes beyond mass consideration. The latest technology in soundproofing such as anechoic is based on viscoelastic dam While ping. Viscoelastic materials, due to their blend of elastic and viscous properties, dispel energy when they come in contact with sound waves. If we put it differently, when the force of the sound waves hit a layer of a viscoelastic material, the material is deformed by the vibration, but gradually returns to its original form.

Mass Loaded Vinyl can deliver great soundproofing results. Nonetheless installation is labor intensive and the blend of labor cost and materials can make MLV a boring option. In specific for DIY projects, the installation process for MLV is prone to error and also complicated. On the contrary, soundproofing drywall hangs just like a regular drywall.

Both in respect to noise control performance and simplicity of installation, soundproofing drywall is the cheapest and simplest way of accomplishing top class soundproofing while adhering to the STC rating.

Location: 1420 Bristlecone Dr, Hartland, WI 53029, USA

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Constructing a soundproof home recording studio

Image
While constructing a home recording studio, it is vital to soundproof it, not only to make sure there are better acoustics within the recording studio and to prevent noise from entering, but also to protect the remaining of the house from noise within the studio. There are various approaches to soundproofing a studio, including usage of heavy materials to block the noise, equipment, outdoor soundproof panels and construction methods that are designed to assist lessen structural vibrations and utilizing materials that are designed to assist in absorbing sound.   Soundproofing a new building If you are constructing a home recording studio as a new construction, you will have the best chances to add soundproofing through portable screen enclosures. Rather than standard wall construction where there is one set of sill plates and studs to which the drywall is installed on both the sides, the best wall construction type for soundproofing is to create a double wall, with two sets of studs and
Read more

What is sound isolation?

Image
Sound isolation is the technique by which a room is separated from outside and generally undesired noise. To accomplish this, a good understanding of how sound travels is necessary. Most people realize that that sound travels through air; we know this intuitively as we can hear people when they are talking and we can shout to them when they are far away. It is an easy concept to handle noise present in the air.  Air borne sound Generally, an acoustic solution should handle these problematic areas. Basically, it is an easy solution. Only two things can stop sound, and they are mass and space. Mass is necessary to stop the airborne sound but as solid objects also carry sound, to turn it into structure borne sound, you also have to introduce air space with aluminium wall panels . This brings in common noise isolation methods, where you have a layer of materials followed by an air gap and then another layer of the material.   Noise reduction or absorption One of the main areas of intricac
Read more

Things you should know about home theatres and sound control

Image
After months or years of dreaming about and designing your home theatre installation, you ultimately make your decisions and go out and buy all the electronic equipments. You bring everything at home and set up the speakers, run the cable and connect to the new plasma TV. You sit down on your new couch and hit play to bask all your hard work after installing the rubber isolation mounts .   This is when you understand your new system doesn’t have the same sound quality as it was in the showroom. You double check all the settings, equipments and connections are all correct, and this is when you understand that the acoustics of the room are just as vital to the overall sound quality as the audio equipment that is being utilized. You also have to make sure that there is a proper sound absorption system .    Audi experts and sound engineers have known for years that the physical features of the listening room are important. Sadly, this may be neglected by many people doing it on their own t
Read more