We are commonly asked the same questions relating to soundproofing, in this section we hope to answer some of the more common questions and enable you to decide which are the right materials or systems for you to choose from our website.
Soundproofing enquiries can be categorised into two main problems airborne noise and impact noise.
- Airborne Noise- Sound waves vibrating through air. Typical sources of this type of noise are televisions, radios, talking, dogs barking etc. These sounds travel through the air, vibrate through a structure such as a wall or floor and come through the other side. Depending on the structure and the mass of the object the sound has passed through will determine the amount of sound that will be heard on the other side.
- Impact Noise- Sound that travels through a structure from impact directly on it. Typical sources of impact noise are from floors above such as footsteps on the floor, dropping things on the floor, cupboard doors closing or furniture being moved. A lack of separation in the existing structure is the main reason for impact noise being an issue.
Problem: I can hear my neighbours television noise coming through the wall. I live in a semi detached property, how can I solve this problem?
Solution:
Wall System 1
Wall System 2
Direct to wall panels
Problem: I live in a basement flat and the people above me play loud music, how can I reduce the noise coming into my flat?
Solution:
Ceiling Option 1
Ceiling Option 2
Ceiling Option 3
Problem: I would like to improve the sound insulation in one of the walls in my house but I don't know which materials to use?
Solution:
Dense Fibre Matting
Soundbreaker Bars
NSSW1+
Acoustic Plasterboard
Solutions for impact noise problems
Problem: The flat above mine has laminate floor and I can hear them walking around, what can I do to solve this problem I do not have access to the floor above?
Solution:
Ceiling option 1
Ceiling Option 2
Problem: The flat above mine is empty at the moment and I have access to the floor above I would like to put something in to help reduce the noise?
Solution:
NSSF7
NSSF7+
Acoustilay
NoiseDeck
Problem: I have a washing machine that vibrates when it spins can I put the machine on to something to reduce the vibration?
Solution:
Isolation Mat
