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?

Can Windows Be Soundproofed?

Soundproofing | November 19, 2016  | Ivan Koval

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.

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Can Windows Be Soundproofed?

Taming noise complaints in Toronto condominiums

Condominium Noise | November 8, 2016  | Ivan Koval

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.

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Taming noise complaints in Toronto condominiums

How soundproofing works?

Soundproofing | September 15, 2016  | Ivan Koval

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.

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How soundproofing works?

Can Soundproofing Be Tested?

Noise Measurements, Soundproofing | August 15, 2016  | Ivan Koval

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.

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Can Soundproofing Be Tested?