During the frigid winter months, we may hear from customers that their Green Glue product has frozen. Feezing can occur for many reasons, but the primary one is when the product is left outside, in a cold non-insulated environment, or during transport in the middle of winter. We advise customers not to panic as Saint Gobain altered the formula to compensate for this issue. Some key points to consider regarding the Green Glue Noiseproofing Compound, the freezing issue, [...]
One of the more frequently asked questions we receive is "Does your Acoustic Tiles solve impact noise?". The short answer is: no. Let's look further into the reasons why that is the case. What is impact noise? Impact sound, (or impact noise), is a form of structure-borne sound that occurs when an object impacts on another, resulting in the generation and transmission of sound. The structural vibration caused by the impact results in the sound [...]
Googling the phrase "Mass Loaded Viny' will yield tons of results, photos, and also with that a ton of misformation on the product. In this blog, we discuss some of the common misinformation on Mass Loaded Vinyl. What material is used in the Manufacturing of MLV? The first thing I would like to address is the Mass Loaded Vinyl composition. When the product first hit the market decades ago, barium was one of the raw [...]
A person with tinnitus often hears ringing in the ears, this can be temporary, or it can be chronic and persistent. Tinnitus can manifest several different perceptions of sound, including buzzing, hissing, whistling, and clicking. Tinnitus affects about 1 in 5 people and according to the American Tinnitus Association, nearly 50 million Americans experience ringing in their ears. However, it can be either a temporary condition or an ongoing health issue. Tinnitus isn’t a condition [...]
Wish you could sit in the quietest room just to get some peace and quiet? Be careful what you wish for; it may drive you crazy. The quietest place on earth is an anechoic chamber at Orfield Laboratories in Minnesota. The space is so quiet that the longest anybody has been able to bear it was an entire 45 minutes. It is 99.99 percent sound absorbent and holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s [...]
Restaurants provide us opportunities to dine out and enjoy fine cooking while spending time with friends and family. However, there are times when the atmosphere can be noisy. In this blog we discuss acoustic solutions for a noisy restaurant. If you are designing a restaurant space, it is essential to create the right atmosphere because noise can affect a guest’s overall experience. Without having a plan for restaurant acoustics, noise levels can make dining uncomfortable [...]
Have you ever wonder what acoustic tricks movie theaters employ to enhance the experience? We all love movies and enjoy the sights and sounds of Dolby 5-Channel or XD sound and a 4K visual experience. While recently enjoying a movie, it dawned on me that movie theaters apply some unique acoustic solutions to help enhance the viewing experience. You probably do not think much about it when you plop yourself down in those seats and [...]
With it being the New Year fitness centers start to get incredibly busy, and home gyms are now getting built for everyone to lose that extra holiday weight. Whether you are looking to install a home gym or you are building a new public fitness center, there are a handful of design decisions to consider, ranging from what type of machines you need to lose the weight to what type of flooring you want to [...]
We are surrounded by many different sounds; soft noises that are not harmful and loud noises that can cause permanent damage to our ears. Many are unaware that once your hearing is damaged, there is no full recovery. According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, about 20 percent of Americans (48 million) report some degree of hearing loss. It is not too late to start protecting your hearing. Follow these easy steps. Wear earplugs [...]
The floor of a room can be a source of sound, and also aid in, the passage of noise into another room. We know that soundproofing a floor can be a tricky situation, as it’s often only considered after a floor is installed. Here are a few tips to take into consideration, before tackling your next soundproofing project. First, identify the type of noise that needs to be treated. Floor soundproofing falls into two types [...]
