Acoustic Consultants: Everything You Need To Know
If you’ve ever been to a noisy restaurant with a group of friends and you’ve struggled to hear what anyone is saying due to the noise then you will appreciate the work…
What Is Sound Masking & How Is It Distinct From White Noise
Sound Masking is used to make buildings seem quieter. It works by increasing the volume of ambient background sounds at specific frequencies so that certain sounds, such as conversation, fade into the…
7 Benefits Of Using White Noise
Listening to white noise is becoming increasingly popular as it offers a simple way to promote relaxation, improve your focus and get a good night’s sleep. You’ve probably heard a bit about…
Soundproofing and Sound Absorbing: How They Differ
Soundproofing is the act of blocking sound from entering or leaving a room, whereas sound-absorbing is a method used to prevent echoes and reverberations to improve acoustics. Soundproofing materials must be thick…
How To Make Shoes Stop Squeaking: 10 Fixes
Squeaky shoes are generally caused by trapped moisture in parts of the shoe that rub together as you walk. Squeaking can also be caused by new rubber rubbing against things. To make…
How To Walk Silently: 9 Tips
Knowing how to walk quietly is a valuable skill that can come in useful in many different circumstances. Whether you’re trying to sneak out of your sleeping child’s room, walk past wildlife,…
10 Soundproofing Myths Explained: Don’t Do These
Properly soundproofing a room can be an expensive job, which is why there are many soundproofing myths around which offer cheap but completely ineffective ways of soundproofing a room. Below we bust…
How To Make An Anonymous Noise Complaint
Noise complaints are handled by local councils so to make a complaint you need to get in touch with them directly, this can usually be done through your council’s website. If you…
How To Determine The STC Rating Of A Wall
STC stands for Sound Transmission Class and is a rating of how well a structure reduces the transmission of airborne sound (also known as attenuation). The higher the STC, the better the…
How to Make Heels Quieter Using Heel Silencers & Other Methods
High heels can be very noisy, particularly on hard floors. While some people may find heel noise attractive, it can also be disturbing and annoying. If you work in a quiet office…
Cork Soundproofing: How Effective Is It?
Cork is a natural soundproofing material that is made from cork oak tree bark. Cork gets its brilliant soundproofing properties from billions of tiny cells, 35 million per square centimeter, which trap…
How To Make A Clock Quieter: A Step By Step Guide
Traditional clocks are great until you are trying to relax… The continuous ticking of a nearby clock is enough to drive a person crazy but before you rip the clock off the…