Formaldehyde reduction in acoustic design
Formaldehyde is a very common chemical ingredient in many manufacturing processes. It is used in producing such products as paper, shampoo, nail polish along with glues when making plywood, MDF…
Reducing Noises Between Rooms In A Home
Peace and quiet can be a piece of mind. Knowing that one room in the house can be loud and rambunctious, while the next room is the epitome of tranquility…
Sound Acoustic Solutions FAST FACTS
There are many myths and misconceptions that people have about room acoustics. Many aspects of acoustics are counterintuitive. Here’s a quick sampling of fast facts about room acoustics. dB (Decibel)…
What is NRC?
What is NRC? NRC stands for Noise Reduction Coefficient and is a standard rating for how well a material absorbs sound. The NRC rating of a material can be viewed as a…
What is STC?
STC stands for ”Sound Transmission Class.” This is a single-number rating that is used for comparing the acoustical isolation that different barrier materials can provide. Unfortunately, the process used to…
Musings on acoustic tiles, ceiling materials, ceiling soundproofing
One of the most often overlooked surfaces for acoustic treatment in a room also happens to be the largest available surface . . . Just look up!
Summer’s Here – Guard Your Ears!
To all of you North of the equator: Welcome to summer! Along with the weather of summer come many activities that are unique to this time of year (especially for…