Soundproofing

The word soundproofing in reality is a misnomer. Basically in an application where soundproofing is needed you are actually looking to reduce the sound to the most tolerable level possible. There are so many conflicting websites and information on the Internet that address soundproofing and most are quite confusing even to the professional builders and developers out there, let alone a novas homeowner. Where can you go to get straight answers and not just some salesman trying to make a sale?

There are a lot of reputable soundproofing companies out there and with a little research you will be able to weed out the bad ones from the good ones. Soundproofing is not Rocket Science, but it does involve a degree of common sense thinking.

When looking to solve a soundproofing issue, know exactly what you want to accomplish and be as specific as possible when talking with a soundproofing technician. For example, if your issue is that your son’s drums are bothering the neighbors, then it is clear that you need a sound barrier or a sound blocking material. Here’s where the confusion comes in. Is it only a barrier or a blocking agent that will work in this application? Absolutely not! There are sound damping compounds that will also stop the sound from leaving your home and migrating over to your neighbor’s house. These sound dampers are generally in a paste or caulk type material that would be applied to the back of a layer of drywall and then that new drywall applied over top of the existing drywall to create a sound damped wall assembly. The way a sound damper works is that it damps 2 layers of drywall. In other words it removes the drywall’s ability to vibrate or resonate with the sound. If the drywall is unable to resonate then it will be unable to transmit the sound through the treated walls or ceiling in the drum room. Sound damping is a relatively new technology, but has proven in many cases to be more effective than the barrier products out there today. One extremely effective sound-damping compound is called Green Glue™ Green Glue is fast becoming the most effective and easy to install soundproofing agent on the planet. The Green Glue Company is now a worldwide corporation distributing their product throughout the world.

Once again as you’re looking for soundproofing materials, be specific as to what you need and what result you are looking for. Also know the difference between “Soundproofing” and “Sound Conditioning”. Sound conditioning is treating a room to reduce the amount echo or reflective noise, or to deaden the room’s acoustical properties. As a rule most sound conditioning products will do nothing to block sound from getting out of a room, they are simply noise absorbing materials and help to quell the echo or reverberation in any given space.

If you’re one of those people who feel that they have no clue about soundproofing then in my opinion you will be one the easiest people to deal with. You’ll have an open mind and will be able to rationally make a decision based on the knowledge of a soundproofing expert.

In today’s rushed and hurried world, it is often difficult to devote the time needed to research soundproofing to the degree needed to fully understand the concepts and techniques needed for effective results. Sometimes it is necessary to trust an expert in the field and then proceed with your soundproofing project armed with that knowledge.
I get phone calls every day from people who have sound control issues, but have no clue as to how to deal with them. I am usually able to reassure them and offer solutions that are realistic and effective.

In conclusion, it is always best to do your research. It’s sad, but there is so much conflicting information out there regarding soundproofing that it sometimes boggles the mind. One of the best ways to find good information regarding your soundproofing project is to look online for articles that relate directly to your individual soundproofing issues. For example, if you need to soundproof a fence, type into the search block “articles on Soundproofing a fence”. You’ll be amazed at the information you will find on that one particular subject.

A soundproofing expert who takes the time to write quality articles on a subject is generally a respected expert in the field, not always, but as a rule they are. Read the article and then go to the Authors Bio and contact him with any questions or concerns you may have. These authors are not usually trying to sell you anything other than an idea or a method for soundproofing. I hope this has been enlightening for you. This is Dr. Bob...Out!

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