http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com 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 Int... http://www.articlealley.com/article_584875_27.html 22nd July 2008 Have you ever been inside of a crowded restaurant sitting at a table with your wife or girlfriend only to find out that you could not hear a word she was saying because the acoustics in the restaurant were so poor? Most restaurants employ hard surface ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_584871_27.html 22nd July 2008 There are many people who need a temporary soundproofing solution. The need something that can be placed on a wall, or across doorway or even over a window but be completely removable at a moments notice. One of the best temporary soundproofing materials ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_584870_27.html 22nd July 2008 Have you ever been inside of a crowded restaurant sitting at a table with your wife or girlfriend only to find out that you could not hear a word she was saying because the acoustics in the restaurant were so poor? Most restaurants employ hard surface ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570824_26.html 07th July 2008 Soundproofing your home does not have to cost a fortune. If you are under new construction we all know that money it tight. There are many common hardware store items that can be used for soundproofing that won’t break the bank. Most people don’t thi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570807_27.html 07th July 2008 I have been getting a lot of requests of late to discuss soundproofing a wood or tile floor in an upper apartment or condo unit. The solutions are pretty simple if you're installing wall-to-wall carpeting, but things get a little more complicated when yo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570805_27.html 07th July 2008 There are now new laws enacted in the State of New York requiring that all construction that is taking place in the City must provide some sort of noise abatement for construction equipment that can be heard by the receptor (the general public in the City... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570804_18.html 07th July 2008 The day that mass loaded vinyl was introduced to the soundproofing industry was the day that the soundproofing world changed forever. Mass loaded vinyl is one of the highest rated and top selling soundproofing materials on the market today and was devel... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570803_27.html 07th July 2008 Green Glue is a revolutionary new soundproofing product that approaches the issues of soundproofing from an entirely different angle. Green Glue is no a sound blocker or a sound absorber of a sound diffuser, but rather it is a sound deadener or damper. I... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570802_27.html 07th July 2008 America Mat is perhaps one of the most versatile soundproofing products on the market today. It is basically a closed cell vinyl nitrile foam that is used to soundproof automobiles, trucks, motor homes, campers, generators, air conditioning compressors an... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570800_27.html 07th July 2008 Many people who live in apartments, condos or co-ops deal with noise from the next-door neighbor on a daily basis. Generally these demising or party walls are constructed of 2’ X 4’ suds and maybe some R-13 fiberglass insulation and then ½” drywall... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570799_27.html 07th July 2008 It is amazing how Green Glue is taking the soundproofing industry by storm. Green Glue is a convenient sound-damping agent that is sandwiched between 2 layers of drywall. It dampens both the existing layer of drywall as well as the second layer that is ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570797_27.html 07th July 2008 The human ear is a remarkable creation. It can hear pleasant things like music or the sound of nature as you take a walk down a peaceful path in the forest, but our ears can also cause us irritation and can actually keep us awake at night. If you li... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570796_27.html 07th July 2008 When soundproofing a wall, a lot depends on what sort of noise your were trying to block or absorb. For example, if you were trying to stop a neighbor’s loud television noise from coming through the wall into your unit then you would use a barrier mater... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570795_27.html 07th July 2008 I have discussed the recycled rubber soundproof floor underlays in previous articles; in this article we will discuss soundproofing your upper level floor using Green Glue and common building materials. First of all Green Glue is a very effective visco el... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570794_27.html 07th July 2008 I looked over all of my articles and realized that I had not written anything on how to soundproof a floor in a condo or co-op for example, we being an authority on soundproofing it is a sacrilegious to not write an article on this subject, so here goe... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570793_27.html 07th July 2008 There are a lot of product out there for soundproofing your car but there is precious little “How too” information out there regarding this subject. I am here to fill that void. When soundproofing any vehicle, the first order of business is to take ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570791_27.html 07th July 2008 In today’s world, basements are no longer simply places to store things like a glorified garage. With the price of housing ever on the rise, many people are converting their basements into rental spaces where they can make a little extra income each mon... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570790_27.html 07th July 2008 One of the most common soundproofing questions I hear most is “How do I soundproof my condo or apartment from those noisy neighbors who live above?” Generally the most annoying noise is what is known as “foot fall” or “impact noise” Impact ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570788_27.html 07th July 2008 Many cities and municipalities are looking for state of the art soundproofing products and procedures for soundproofing a public, private, or and even home shooting ranges. The soundproofing materials used must be impervious to smoke and gunpowder residue... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570786_27.html 07th July 2008 In today's hurried world, most people don't have the time or money to waste taking the entire family to the movies (up to $50 to $60 per shot) so why not build out a Home Theater in your garage, basement, or spare bedroom? The construction and soundproofi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570785_27.html 07th July 2008 Windows that just don’t have the sound blocking ability of drywall or other wallboards many times cause soundproofing issues and therefore the window becomes the proverbial weak link in the soundproofing chain chain. What do you do if you have lots of ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570784_27.html 07th July 2008 I have often toyed with the idea of creating a sleep chamber that we could market to people who were not willing to, or could not afford to soundproof their entire bedroom. I had 2 ideas in mind, one was a canopy that was suspended on pulleys that could b... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570783_27.html 07th July 2008 There is a lot more to a modern home or professional studio then simply soundproofing the walls and floating the floor. Oh of course these things are important especially when you are trying to capture that perfect classical guitar solo on tape or CD, but... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570782_27.html 07th July 2008 If you shop around, you can actually find professional grade studio windows that won’t cost you and arm and a leg. Once company carrier a great studio window called The Truacoustics ™ window. These high quality studio windows come in the 45 STC and t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570781_27.html 07th July 2008 If you’re residing or re-constructing the outside walls of your house, it would be a great idea to double up on the plywood sheathing and add a layer of the Green Glue damping compound between the layers of sheathing. The Green Glue would damp the sh... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570780_27.html 07th July 2008 Old School soundproofing still believes that batt insulation is a good soundproofing agent. There are some good sound batt insulations out there such as Roxul AFB and Bonded logic’s bonded cotton insulation and they work well for both soundproofing and ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570775_27.html 07th July 2008 There are many methods for applying Green Glue effectively; in this article I will describe one common but often times over looked Green Glue application. If you are renovating or completely remodeling you house and have stripped the walls and ceilings d... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570773_27.html 07th July 2008 American Sound Isolation tape is a great way to give you new home or addition some good soundproofing without spending a fortune. This sound isolation tape comes in 100 lineal ft rolls and it 1 7/16 “ wide or basically the width of a stud or joist end. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570771_27.html 07th July 2008 It’s kind of nice being in the “do it yourself kind of business” like soundproofing. In today’s world taking the family out on a Friday night for dinner and a movie might cost you more than your monthly mortgage payment. That is why many families ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570769_27.html 07th July 2008 "How do I soundproof my garage, basement, or a bedroom in my single family house or condo so my 4 piece rock band can practice and record and not bother the neighbors?" If I had a dollar for every time I was asked this question, I would be in the Bahamas ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570768_27.html 07th July 2008 “Which batt type insulation will give me the best soundproofing?” I hear this question a lot, or better still, “Do I need to add more soundproofing if I already have insulation in the walls and ceilings?” Keep in mind that any batt type insulation... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570767_27.html 07th July 2008 One of the most versatile soundproofing materials in the industry is closed cell vinyl nitrile foam mat. This foam is weather resistant as well as flame retardant and is used in more outdoor applications than any other soundproofing product. Closed cell f... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570766_27.html 07th July 2008 It seems to be the appropriate time for such an article. It is tough to make a decision to soundproof your home when home values are dropping and you may not be able to recoup these scarce dollars. Personally I feel that home values will soon be on the ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570765_27.html 07th July 2008 There is precious little information on the Internet about soundproof doors. In this article we will talk about doors with a sound rating of 55 STC or greater. Soundproof doors can be used in many applications for example, sound recording studios, high ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570764_27.html 07th July 2008 With the cost of living rising, many potential homeowners are seriously considering condos and apartments as an investment for their future. I have personally lived in a condo for over 10 years. Condo and apartment living can be very rewarding and can ma... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570763_27.html 07th July 2008 Building a soundproof studio doesn’t necessarily have to break the bank. There are many new and innovative products that can be used to obtain professional results. It is always best when building a studio to squeeze every STC (sound transmission class)... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570762_27.html 07th July 2008 Floor soundproofing can get quite tricky especially if you are working from an existing finished wood or tile floor. It is always best to remove the existing finished floor and start from the sub floor, however, if your old finished floor is wood, then ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570735_27.html 07th July 2008 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 Int... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570730_27.html 07th July 2008 I wanted to write this article to educate people about soundproof acoustical doors. There are basically four companies in The United States who specialize in soundproof door assemblies. I will not mention them by name, but suffice it to say that soundpro... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570729_27.html 07th July 2008 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 Int... http://www.articlealley.com/article_568950_27.html 03rd July 2008