Soundproofing Materials

I often say that doors and windows are usually the main culprits when it comes to soundproofing. Some doors have pretty big gaps between the door and the door frame,…

If you’ve been keeping up with my articles, you’ll know that I often recommend using soundproof blankets and curtains. Both can be a great help around the house, and…

When it comes to soundproofing materials, cork is certainly an option to consider if you want to get the most bang for your buck. In fact, cork has many wonderful properties…

A friend of mine has his own home studio where we like to spend our time. In order to have good sound circulating the room, you need to take care of the acoustics. So, my friend installed a set of soundproof foam panels, and…

When my daughter was born, my wife and I had to go to great lengths to make sure our regular activities wouldn’t disturb her sleep. Like any newborn baby, she would sleep through most of the day. However, her sleep was very delicate,…

Air compressors can be excellent tools to have in your garage. However, if you find yourself reaching for them again and again, you’ll quickly notice how loud…

If you’ve read some of my previous articles, you’re probably familiar with sound absorbing panels. In fact, they’re some of the best sound absorbing materials I use around my…

When you’re soundproofing, it’s critical that you don’t leave any gaps. Otherwise, you shouldn’t have even bothered with the project at all. Any hole, even the smallest one, can completely negate the work…

Before getting into any examples of sound absorbing materials, you should first understand what they are and how exactly do they work. In most cases, when sound…