Condominium Buyers, Beware of Noise!

Condominium Noise | January 15, 2018  | Ivan Koval

People looking to buy a condominium apartment expect that the apartment will be quiet and pleasant to enjoy.  They have this expectation about noise especially if the condominium is expensive. Often, they are disappointed.

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Condominium Buyers, Beware of Noise!

Why soundproofing measures are often disappointing?

Soundproofing | December 28, 2017  | Ivan Koval

There are many reasons why soundproofing fails to provide the expected relief from noise. Here are the two main reasons:Poor quality workmanship.Failure to recognize and treat flanking noise paths.I will address in this article the issue of flanking noise paths in side-by-side residencies, such as in semi-detached houses or townhouses.

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Why soundproofing measures are often disappointing?

Improving Room Acoustics

Noise Control Case Study, Soundproofing | September 16, 2017  | Ivan Koval

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:

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Improving Room Acoustics

Green Glue versus QuietRock. Which is better?

Soundproofing | August 17, 2017  | Ivan Koval

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.

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Green Glue versus QuietRock. Which is better?

Building Home Recording Studio – A Book Review

Book Review, Soundproofing | May 25, 2017  | Ivan Koval

Home Recording Studio, Build It Like the Pros by Rod GervaisThe reason that I have decided to write review of this book is that I like the book.

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Building Home Recording Studio – A Book Review

New ASTM Impact Noise Test

Impact Noise Reduction | April 23, 2017  | Ivan Koval

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.

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New ASTM Impact Noise Test

Can architects design a home theater?

Noise Control Case Study | March 4, 2017  | Ivan Koval

I am sure some architects do soundproofing for home theater well. However, I was called recently to assess a botched job.

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Can architects design a home theater?

Can Subway Noise in Your House be Reduced?

Soundproofing | January 7, 2017  | Ivan Koval

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.

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Can Subway Noise in Your House be Reduced?