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Why soundproof your home? Noise! With continued urban sprawl, homes are being built closer together and space is becoming more of a commodity. Neighborhoods are now being built close to airports, under popular flight paths, near railroad tracks and other places that are not as peaceful and quiet as we wish them to be. Dampening or eliminating the noise is now easier with do-it-yourself soundproofing kits offered by manufacturers. A variety of products are now on the market, |
In addition to considering soundproofing , you should also consider:
Windows are the path of least resistance for noise entering or leaving your home. Using double pane glass alone can quickly reduce noise by as much as 20%.
Most older homes lack insulation. Not only will adding insulation help reduce your energy bills, it can also help in your soundproofing your home.
To prevent sound traveling within your home, your hallways should be built so that doorways are never across from one another. Since air is what enables sound to travel, drafts between rooms carries noise through open doors.
In recent years, soundproofing kits have become more popular as families build home theaters. For just a few hundred dollars, you can purchase all of the material necessary to complete soundproof your room, with direct results being more brilliant and better sound.
C. Lunsford
Jack of all trades...Master of none.