Soundproofing with Dave: June 2009

6.23.2009

Green Glue Company soundproofing through isolation.




The Green Glue Company now has a new soundproofing product on their website. They are calling them "Noiseproofing Clips", other common names for this type product are soundclips and sound isolation clips. These clips will mechanically separate two sides of a wall and can improve sound transmission by allowing one side to vibrate independently from the other. They claim when used in combination with Green Glue , more than 95 percent more noise can be stopped than through conventional construction.

One clip which covers 5 square feet costs $5.25.

6.12.2009

Press Release: Sound Isolation Company to Present the Latest Innovations in Noise Reduction at BuildingsNY 2009

CHARLOTTE, NC, June 11, 2009—Sound Isolation Company, a national supplier of soundproofing products, and their Manhattan distributor, Prince Lumber, will exhibit at BuildingsNY 2009 June 16-17 in the Jacob Javits Center. This will be the second time Sound Isolation Company and Prince Lumber pair up for a New York event.


Staying ahead of the curve with soundproofing trends, Sound Isolation Company and Prince Lumber selected BuildingsNY as an ideal venue for demonstrating the most current noise reduction products and techniques to specialists in the building sector. They will display advancements in the soundproofing industry, such as Green Glue Noise Proofing Compound, Resilmount Sound Isolation Systems and Privacy Ultimate Green Underlayment. With multiple distribution sites nationally, and more on the way, conference attendees from around the country have numerous options available from Sound Isolation Company for quick shipment of soundproofing materials at a lower delivered cost.


Jody Cook, President of Sound Isolation Company, shares his thoughts on BuildingsNY, “This is a one-of-a-kind event that we’re thrilled to contribute to. With businesses looking to save money in this economy, there couldn’t be a better time for us to put forward the most cost-effective noise control options; we are a step ahead in the soundproofing trade. We’ll be spending two days completely submersed in networking with and educating architects, project managers, contractors and building world professionals on the most efficient soundproofing alternatives.”


“By working with Sound Isolation Company, we have gained a valuable resource for reliable noise control products; we stock everything available for immediate pickup or delivery to jobsites in the New York metro area,” says AJ Crespo of Prince Lumber.


BuildingsNY showcases companies that feature the most modern and effective building industry practices for renovation, restoration and maintenance. Professionals throughout construction trades attend the event to learn about the newest valuable methods and products from today’s experts. The show is the country’s biggest regional congregation of professional builders.


About Sound Isolation Company

Sound Isolation Company is a leader in soundproofing solutions with over a decade of industry experience. Specializing in simple, reliable products to create privacy between spaces, their projects range from multi-family construction, urban re-development to luxury home theaters and recording studios. More than just products, Sound Isolation Company provides design, education and hands-on experience on the consumer, commercial and industrial levels. Sound Isolation Company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina with multiple distribution locations in New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, Florida, Texas, Minnesota, Washington and California, as well as Toronto, Canada. For more information visit www.soundisolationcompany.com


About Prince Lumber

Prince Lumber is Sound Isolation Company’s New York metro-area distribution partner. Currently enrolled in the Certified Green Dealer™ program, Prince Lumber is Manhattan’s contractor and do-it-yourself headquarters for quality lumber, hardware, building materials, construction tools and supplies. For more information visit www.princelumber.com

The Oregonian: Soundproofing with wall gardens


The Oregonian gives us this piece on a few of Portland's urban wall gardens, and makes a good point in the process: wall gardens are like green roofs that you can see and enjoy. Besides being beautiful, they can be used for soundproofing, well more like reduce some of the street noise. Onter benefits are keeping heat in the winter, insulate walls to keep interiors cool in the summer, and provide "evaporative cooling" if you just happen to be strolling by.


Check out the rest of the article here.