Sound Proof Rooms: Keeping Intrusive Noises Out

2007-11-09 05:11:17

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If you live in a place where it is just too noisy outside, perhaps it is time for you to consider building sound proof rooms where you can spend your time resting quietly and peacefully. The idea with soundproofing insulation is to establish a barrier between the sounds of the outside world and your room.

To properly make sound proof rooms, you will need to apply a few techniques which involve the use of common products and materials. The techniques that will work best in your situation depends on the types of noises involved and the extent of remodeling that you are planning to do.

Basic materials for sound proofing floors, ceilings and walls in rooms include fiberglass insulation, soundboard, acoustical tile, and wallboards. In addition to these materials, you must also include sound channels, which serve to anchor your wallboard to walls or ceilings and to deaden transmission of sound waves by absorbing vibrations.

One important thing to remember when you are making sound proof rooms is to seal any leaks between rooms. Remember that sound moves through air, and even small leaks can become passages for sound, thus negating your efforts to build sound proof rooms. Once electrical boxes and other penetrations are done, you can block air by caulking around the edges. Do not forget to seal any gaps along the top and bottom ends of sound proof walls and door jambs. Put door sweeps beneath doors to prevent air flow.

Sound proof rooms take time, money, and energy to make. If you do not do it properly, you might end up spending money without deriving the benefit you hoped to get. There are sound proof insulation specialists you can hire for help if you do not want to make a mistake, or you simply do not want to do the work yourself.


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