Most public spaces, and many work locations and offices have very poor acoustics. Noises in the space just reverberate and appear to be much louder than the original source of the noise.
Here is an example recorded in a typical coffee shop with poor room acoustics:
Clients often ask me this question. They want to know an unbiased recommendation which soundproofing product they should use for maximum noise reduction and soundproofing effectiveness. Is it Green Glue, QuietRock or SilentFX? To find out my answer, read on.
The reason that I have decided to write review of this book is that I like the book.
On April 3 and 4, 2017, I attended a Toronto meeting of an organization called ASTM International. I found the meeting very interesting and educational. This short blog article will bring this important organization to the awareness of my clients. I also highlight a new impact noise test.
I am sure some architects do soundproofing for home theater well. However, I was called recently to assess a botched job.
Clients often ask me: can the subway noise that I hear in my house be reduced? The answer is not simple and usually not what the client wants to hear.
As I repeatedly discuss in my blog articles, there is no perfect soundproofing or soundproof windows. Windows cannot be made “soundproof”, however, effective window noise reduction treatment is available.
New condominiums are sprouting all over Toronto like giant mushrooms. With the “intensification” of residences, more and more people live near each other, in many cases literally on top of each other. This creates many noise issues and conflicts among neighbors.
When we construct a soundproof partition wall, building materials are assembled to maximize the wall's sound attenuation. We accomplish soundproofing objectives by taking advantage of the physical properties of materials.
The short answer is "yes", the longer answer is "it depends". Factors involved in the decision about sound attenuation tests or acoustical testing are outlined in this article.
