This Week In Soundproofing: March 21st to March 28th

Soundproofing Home Theaters - HomeTheaterTips

"Interest in soundproofing home theaters seems intrinsically tied to the price of the theater itself. In other words soundproofing a five thousand dollar home theater may involve shutting the door, but expectations obviously rise along with the bottom line. In general I recommend not even considering soundproofing until a few other criteria have been satisfied."
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Soundproofing against Street Traffic Noise - Esoundproof

"Excessive traffic noise is one of the most common complaints among American residents. Millions of people are affected by constant traffic noise in their own home. In fact, traffic noise impacts more people than any other environmental noise source. Traffic noise can affect the ability to work, learn, rest, relax, sleep, etc. Excessive noise can lead to mental and physical health problems. If your home is near a major road or you are experiencing problems with traffic noise, you may be able to limit the impact on yourself and your family."
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Soundproofing a Compression Station - Barnett Shale Drilling Activity

If you been itching to soundproof your compression station, well here you go.
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Soundproofing My Room - arnoldho.com

"That's my mattress you see there butting out the door.

You see, I have finally gotten around to setting up my screen and projector. I am finally able to screen movies in my room to a small crowd."
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The Problem of Noise - The Design of Homes

"Noise from neighbours can be one of the most unpleasant and stressful situations when we’re at home. We expect privacy and quiet from the world outside when we’re in our homes, but noise from neighbours can rob us of these feelings."
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Soundproof Wall: How Important Is It? - Home Improvement Bliss

You might think that a soundproof wall installed in any of the rooms in your house is a luxury but eventually you will realize that structures such as this are essential for harmony in the house. As your kids grow, they will all have their own circle of friends and will soon hold parties and sleepovers. In addition to this, they will start playing their stereos on full volume, and these noises can wreak havoc on your schedule and your rest periods. By installing a soundproof wall in your bedroom or in your home office if you have one, you will be able to get the peace – and the privacy – you deserve.
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This Week In Soundproofing: March 14th to March 21st

Sonex Studio foam - Soundproofing America

"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, but it is the acoustical tuning of the studio that really makes the difference between a good recording and an outstanding one. What do I mean by acoustical tuning? Basically it is deadening or livening a room to make it the perfect environment for live musical recording and voice-overs. If a room or a studio is too live this meant that there are too many hard surfaces fro the sound to reflect off of. It is what causes unwanted reverbs (echo) in the room dues to the lack of absorbent material on the walls ceiling and floors."
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"Keep 'sense design' in check in a busy household
Stories on "designing for the senses" don't understand modern living.

They rehash the same theme: Rooms should evoke not only pleasant visual experiences, but also delight the other senses through sounds, textures and scents. They then wax on about filling your home with scented candles and cashmere throws, and the need to have soundtracks of burbling brooks and birds."

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QuietRock and QuietWood Sound-damped Floor/Ceiling Assembly Earns ...

SUNNYVALE, CA -- Quiet Solution, the market and technology leader in soundproof drywall, today that its revolutionary QuietHome® sound-damped floor/ceiling assembly has been awarded UL assembly number L591. This makes it immediately usable in a wide range of commercial and residential applications requiring stringent fire ratings, such as multi-family construction and high-end single family homes wanting high performance soundproofing solutions.
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Press Release: QuietRock and QuietWood Deliver UL-Rated Sound-damped Floor/Ceiling Assembly

QuietRock and QuietWood Deliver UL-Rated Sound-damped Floor/Ceiling Assembly

Significantly Outperforms Poured Gypsum Concrete Assemblies

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quiet Solution, the market and technology leader in soundproof drywall, today announced that its revolutionary QuietHome® sound-damped floor/ceiling assembly has been awarded UL assembly number L591. This makes it immediately usable in a wide range of commercial and residential applications requiring stringent fire ratings, such as multi-family construction and high-end single family homes wanting high performance soundproofing solutions.

The QuietHome assembly delivers superb noise reduction, with an STC rating up to 65 and an IIC rating up to 70. The STC rating is a measure of sound transmission through the assembly, and the IIC measures how much ‘impact’ noise is heard in the unit below. These assemblies are particularly good at reducing notoriously challenging ‘high heel footfall noise,’ with results 20-30db better than conventional assemblies. Overall, these new assemblies deliver a very significant performance improvement of 5-8 IIC points and 8-9 STC points versus conventional poured gypsum concrete assemblies. This can reduce impact noise by half, and airborne noise by two-thirds.

By eliminating the use of the poured gypsum concrete that is used in conventional solutions, the QuietHome assembly reduces mold risk, schedule risk, and the likelihood of acoustic short-circuits. The QuietHome assembly is also half the weight, allowing for less material, and simpler, less expensive structural engineering.

QuietRock® and QuietWood-based assemblies may also be eligible for LEED points, as LEED recognizes the importance of reduced use of materials and embodied energy, as well as of good acoustics.

Pinn Brothers Fine Homes, a major builder in the San Francisco Bay Area, is building hundreds of new QuietHome units with Quiet walls, floors, ceilings and windows. “Using Quiet products has allowed us to build superior homes, simply, reliably and economically,” said Dale Garren, vice president. “These products helped us consistently reduce the noise between units beyond what building code requires, and outperformed older approaches. Building quiet is definitely cheaper than facing litigation over noise issues, and the total cost is lower using Quiet products than any other combination of materials and construction techniques would be. Best of all, our customers are satisfied, commenting often about how quiet their homes are.” Additional details on Pinn projects are available at QuietSolution.

Quiet Solution pioneered the soundproof drywall category in 2002, and has held the #1 leadership position every year since, with over 90% of product sales and more than 30,000 projects. The company has 23 filed patents and produces over 25 Quiet®-brand products. The low total cost, simplicity and reliability of the QuietRock® product line has made it a popular choice for hotel, commercial and multifamily construction, as well as residential remodels.

Details of all QuietRock and QuietWood acoustic and fire assemblies, including the latest UL-rated floor/ceiling assembly, are available at QuietSolution.com

About Quiet Solution

Quiet Solution, a division of Serious Materials, is America’s most trusted manufacturer of soundproofing products. As a technology leader, it provides world-class commercial and residential building materials that support sustainable construction while enhancing quality of life. Patented and patent-pending products and technologies include QuietRock® soundproof drywall, QuietWood® and QuietHome® high-STC windows and doors. These provide the lowest total cost soundproofing solutions for builders, architects and owners, easily and reliably. The company’s environmentally friendly products are manufactured in the United States and are available at authorized dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit http://www.quietsolution.com or http://www.SeriousMaterials.com.

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