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Welcome to Soundproofing with Dave
2010-01-01 09:00:00
Soundproofing with Dave : A home for exploring ways to reduce the noise in our lives and homes.

This Week In Soundproofing: March 14th to March 21st
2008-03-18 19:32:00
Sonex Studio foam at Soundproofing AmericaThere is a lot more to a modern home or professional studio then simply soundproofing the walls and floating the floor. Oh of course these things are important especially when you are trying to capture that perfect classical guitar solo on tape or CD, but it is the acoustical tuning of the studio that really makes the difference between a good recording and an outstanding one. What do I mean by acoustical tuning? Basically it is deadening or livening a room to make it the perfect environment for live musical recording and voice-overs. If a room or a studio is too live this meant that there are too many hard surfaces fro the sound to reflect off of. It is what causes unwanted reverbs (echo) in the room dues to the lack of absorbent material on the walls ceiling and floors.Read MoreKeep 'sense design' in check in a busy householdStories on "designing for the senses" don't understand modern living.They rehash the same theme: Rooms should evo...
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Press Release: QuietRock and QuietWood Deliver UL-Rated Sound-damped Floor/
2008-03-18 19:26:00
QuietRock and QuietWood Deliver UL-Rated Sound -damped Floor /Ceiling AssemblySignificantly Outperforms Poured Gypsum Concrete AssembliesSUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quiet Solution, the market and technology leader in soundproof drywall, today announced that its revolutionary QuietHome® sound-damped floor/ceiling assembly has been awarded UL assembly number L591. This makes it immediately usable in a wide range of commercial and residential applications requiring stringent fire ratings, such as multi-family construction and high-end single family homes wanting high performance soundproofing solutions.The QuietHome assembly delivers superb noise reduction, with an STC rating up to 65 and an IIC rating up to 70. The STC rating is a measure of sound transmission through the assembly, and the IIC measures how much ‘impact’ noise is heard in the unit below. These assemblies are particularly good at reducing notoriously challenging ‘high heel footfall noise,’ with results 20...
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The Sault Star: "Shhhh; If noise is getting you down, you can make your hom
2008-02-23 22:56:00
Another short article on soundproofing, discussing some of the old technolgies of soundproofing and the new ones. Not much substance here, so if your familiar with soundproofing, you can skip this one.The products mentioned in this article are Certain Teed light-density fiberglass insulation, Georgia Pacific makes low-density Hushboard, Temple-Inland makes SoundChoice Fiberboard, Owens Corning makes a fabric system QuietZone SOLSERENE Fabric Ceiling System , and QuietRock Acoustical Drywall.Tags: soundroofing, QuietRock, Certain Teed, Hushboard, SoundChoice, QuietZone Solserene
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Quiet Solution Ships 1,000,000th QuietRock Panel to Joie de Vivre Hotels
2008-02-07 09:07:00
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quiet Solution , the market and technology leader in soundproof drywall, announced today that it has shipped over 1,000,000 panels of QuietRock® soundproof drywall. QuietRock delivers high performance noise reduction at the lowest total cost which has helped Quiet Solution attain the leadership position in the industry with over 90% of product sales every year since the company pioneered the soundproof drywall category in 2002.Joie de Vivre’s 197-room boutique Citizen Hotel in downtown Sacramento purchased the one-millionth panel. “QuietRock helps us deliver a quiet, restful, luxury experience,” said Brian Larson, managing director, the Citizen Hotel. “Soundproofing with QuietRock was less expensive than any other approach we looked at when you include materials and labor, and it will help us finish the project on time and on budget.”Joie de Vivre used a variety of QuietRock panels at the Citizen, including QuietRock 525 and the new Quie...
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Soundproofing and Chickens
2008-01-31 18:19:00
On a recent trip to Hawaii, I had to ask myself, is this really paradise? The island of Kauai suffers from a chicken problem, there everywhere. The chickens are the result of Hurricane Iniki that broke open lots of chicken coops on the island in 1992. These chickens are confused and start crowing way before the sun every rises.We were staying in a condo with no glass windows, all we had were shutters. This lack of any soundproofing made my first nights sleep difficult. So the next day I picked up some earplugs and slept peacefully for the rest of the vacation. So I found it amusing when I came across this amusing article about a neighborhood chicken who was disturbing the neighbors."CHARLIE the cockerel went from being in the soup to flavour of the month this week as he was given a free soundproof chicken shed.He also received the backing of several neighbours who branded a campaign to silence him “petty”.The rowdy rooster’s owner, Ozzie Williamson, had been ordered by Ettrick...

QuietRock Soundproofing Drywall Featured on The Carey Brothers
2008-01-30 00:10:00
The Carey Brothers are home improvement specialists and authors of Cost-Effective Home Upgrades. They also write a monthly column for The Family Handyman. They are doing an on-air educational series about quiet. They just did a segment discussing QuietRock Acoustical Drywall for soundproofing.To play it in your browser, click here.To automatically subscribe in iTunes: iTunes PodcastTags: quietrock, soundproofing, acoustical drywall
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Control Bar and Night Club Noise with Soundproofing
2008-01-25 08:42:00
I came across the article from NetWell Noise Control on how to reduce the noise of your Bar or Night Club with soundproofing. Let's face it, these places can be noisy and you do not want to upset your neighbors. If there are enough complaints, your business can be shut down. Read Tags: soundproofing, soundproof, bar, night club

Soundproofing with Dave is Currently Undergoing Some Changes
2008-01-23 22:48:00
Hello readers, the blog layout is currently undergoing some changes, so things may be messy for awhile. Unfortunately, Blogger does not have a way to test your new layout before it goes live. Thanks for stopping by,Dave

AnandTech: Soundprofing The Room Part II
2008-01-23 21:34:00
The AnandTech blog has posted Part II in a series of blog posts on soundproofing a home theater. They are now hanging the drywall and using two sheets of drywall with Green Glue for soundproofing. Read More
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Press Release: San Francisco Bay Area Maker of Soundproof Windows Moves to
2008-01-23 21:30:00
Reno, NV (PRWEB) January 22, 2008 -- The much anticipated move to Reno, Nevada, has finally happened for the previously California-based company, Soundproof Windows . After many years in the San Francisco Bay Area, the decision to relocate was made more attractive due to lower costs and the business-friendly climate in Nevada. Since the majority of the business is nationwide and not just in California, this move made even more sense."We have increased our warehouse space by 50%, purchased a fleet of Dodge Sprinters, hired more people, and see this as a huge opportunity to increase our production capacity yet again," said Soundproof Windows' president, Randy Brown. "We are excited to be in this thriving Nevada community and have already offered soundproofing solutions to one of the retirement homes along the main highway in Carson," Brown added.All of the management personnel from the old Fremont facility relocated; locally, Soundproof Windows also hired Don Handlin to be their Plant...
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Soundproofing & Sex
2008-01-17 19:26:00
Here is a poor woman from the UK that that can not sleep at night. Her neighbors have sex 7 days a week and all night long. She writes in to the Daily Record asking for their help. They suggest either talking to the neighbor or ear plugs.Since soundproofing would be the last resort because of the expense involved, I would suggest that she try a white noise machine or a loud fan. I myself use air filter which creates a steady flow of white noise. It does mask most noise, giving me a peaceful nights sleep. Another option are earplugs, it may take a few nights getting used to them, but they will work. I find the Hearos earplugs the most comfortable.If your interested in more information about earplugs, check out this article The Sound of Silence: Sussing Out the Ear-Plug Market.

SoundStop Fiberboard
2008-01-17 08:58:00
Soundproofing with SoundStop Fiberboard, is an affordable sound deadening product, that can a achieve an STC of 42 when installed behind drywall.

5 Tips to Being a Good Neighbor in Your Condo or Apartment
2008-01-11 17:41:00
These tips may seem obvious, but the world is full of clueless people. So, I have a rental above me and really did not have any serious issues with footfall/impact noise till the new tenants moved in. They walk so hard sometimes the vibration travels across the ceiling down the walls and to the floor. The ceiling also acts like a drum sending a shockwave of air through the condo.1. Do not walk like you are marching in the Rose Parade. Relax, walk softly and loose the shoes. See this guide on How to Walk Softly2. Do not slam your doors when inside or when leaving your condo or apartment. It only takes a few more seconds to close the door quietly and your neighbors will appreciate it. If you do not care about your neighbors, then you should care about your well being, you may just end up dead. Police: Man Angry About Slamming Door Killed Neighbor. 3. Do not slam your kitchen cabinets. The cabinets are attached to the wall, so when you slam it, it sends that noise and vibration every...
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Home Theater Build
2008-01-11 17:32:00
Follow along as Anand Lal Shimpi of AnandTech.com builds his home theater. At this stage they are down to the studs with RSIC clips. You can read about "Theater Blog: Hush Little Baby, Soundproofing the Room Part I" here. The information here can also be applied to soundproofing your home.
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Soundproof Your Windows
2008-01-04 17:49:00
In this video from Expert Village, Greg explains that you can soundproof your windows by putting up another window behind your existing one. There is some controversy over the spacing between windows, but I have read that 3 inches is what you want to shoot for. Click here for more on "Installing a Double Window in a Recording Studio"
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Soundproofing Your Man Cave with Green Glue
2008-01-04 07:37:00
Urban Dictionary's definition of Man Cave is: "A room, space, corner or area of a dwelling that is specifically reserved for a male person to be in a solitary condition, away from the rest of the household in order to work, play, involve himself in certain hobbies, activities without interuption. This area is usually decorated by the male that uses it without interferance from any female influence."It could be a bar, game room, theater, lounge and it is only limited by your imagination. TheLedger.com has an article about these Man Caves. Note that this article is very sparse on soundproofing information, it simply mentions that Green Glue is sometimes used in soundpoofing these Caves. I like to point out that people are using Green Glue for soundproofing and getting results.I had a Man Cave once, sigh! Here is a link to the article Retreats for the Males in Your Household.

Soundproofing Consultant and Contractor: Bay Area Noise Control & Their
2007-12-31 05:24:00
If you happen to live in the San Francisco Bay Area , one of the soundproofing companies you should consider is Bay Area Noise Control , which is owned by Lee Brenner. You may have seen Lee on the show "Living with Ed". I have posted a couple of videos I found on YouTube. These are testimonials from satisfied customers. I wish these videos had some soundproofing substance. It would be great if we could see the actual work as it progressed, including information on the types of materials that were used for soundproofing.
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Hard Surface Flooring Restrictions
2007-12-30 20:09:00
From the Orlando Sentinel, a reader writes with a question regarding hard surface flooring restrictions in the Miami area. However, this question and answers applies to everybody living in multi-family units. Richard White answers this question, "There is no good answer, except do not allow any hard flooring to be installed in upper-floor units." He goes onto say that one should contact a flooring professional.The problem is that a hard wood surface floor that is properly installed is still going to transmit noise to the neighbors below, it is very difficult for your neighbor to soundproof against this. The will result in problems including the "devaluation" of the unit below. So Richard White's recommendation is not to allow hard surface flooring to be installed in upper units.You can read the original article at OrlandoSentinel.com
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Soundproofing the Basement: A Flickr Photoset
2007-12-22 20:29:00
You can view the complete photo set at Jimmy Legs Flickr Page
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Soundproofing Condos, Good For The Environment?
2007-11-30 20:16:00
In the article "New Approaches to Quiet Buildings Can Help Address Climate Change" by Kevin Surace, he writes that less resources are used by individuals living in the city. City dwellers are usually closer to their jobs and tend use more public transportation. Also, there is an advantage to people living in condos. Condos require less resources to build and use less resources to heat and cool. To get people into these condos, the most common complaint will have to be addressed, noise from your neighbors and the street. Kevin points out some of the new technologies for soundproofing. You can read the article at Multi-Housing News.Kevin Surace is the CEO of Serious Materials. Here is some more information about the company from their Press Release. You will also find it interesting that Quiet Solutions is a Serious Materials Company."Serious Materials develops and manufactures sustainable green building materials that considerably reduce the impact of the 'built environment' on the...
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Home Theater Soundproofing with QuietRock
2007-11-28 19:43:00
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Soundproofing on a budget
2007-11-28 19:28:00
I came across another one of Dr. Bob's soundproofing articles. He writes about doing soundproofing on a budget. You can use sand for soundproofing your walls, they have to to be reinforced. You can also used rolled roofing material in place of MLV ( Mass Loaded Vinyl ).  You can read the full article here.
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It has been a slow couple of weeks for soundproofing news
2007-11-14 05:40:00
The television show OpenHouse NYC did a short segment on soundproofing your New York City apartment, you can view it here.  Soundproofing doors, windows and walls is discussed in this segment. The Living with Ed episode Sound Advice featured Lee Brenner from Bay Area Noise Control and Insulation (http://www.bayareanoisecontrol.com). In this episode Lee provides information to Actor Beverly D'angelo on reducing noise in her home and yard. The episode has already aired, so trying catching a repeat on HGTV.
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New Paperless QuietRock
2007-10-19 17:07:00
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum and Quiet Solution Announce Paperless Soundproof DrywallNew QuietRock® DensArmor Plus® 528 is the Most Cost-Effective Way to Address Noise and Moisture in Multifamily, Schools, Healthcare and Hospitality ConstructionSUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC and Quiet Solution announced they have partnered on a paperless soundproof drywall panel. The new product, QuietRock® DensArmor Plus® 528, combines the moisture and mold resistance, fire resistance, abuse resistance and low indoor air emissions of paperless DensArmor Plus wallboard, with the proven noise reduction of QuietRock, the leading soundproof drywall.A single layer of the new product on a single wood stud wall provides an STC rating of 50 – a noise reduction of 75% compared to many other interior wall systems. QuietRock DensArmor Plus 528 is 5/8” thick, Type X, UL-classified, contains no metal inside the panel, and installs in the same manner as standard drywall.“Quiet...

Auditorium Acoustics – Challenges and Solutions
2007-10-19 01:42:00
Overview of some acoustical challenges of auditoriums and soundproofing treatments aimed at overcoming them.read more | digg story
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Green Glue available in Australia
2007-10-16 20:55:00
For those of you in Australia needing a little soundproofing love, you can purchase Green Glue from this Australia based company Ultrafonic.Ultrafonic Pty Ltd7/35 Wickham StreetNewmarket Qld 4051Australiahttp://www.blogger.com/img/g l.link.gifPhone +61 7 3856 6181Fax +61 7 3856 4397email andrew@ultrafonic.com.auTags: green glue, soundproofing, australia
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Review of Squeeeeek No More (Squeak No More)
2007-10-15 20:49:00
Part of soundproofing a ceiling may involve repairing the squeaks in the floor above you. So, I bought the Squeeeeek No More kit.From the manufacturer, "Stops floor squeaks from the top of the floor by safely going through the carpet!" So here is the situation, my neighbors condo above me has some spots where the floors are squeaky. They are moving out, so they were nice enough to let me come in and fix the squeaks.So, I ordered the Squeeeeek No More kit. It came with 50 screws, joist locater (long screw with threads at the end), alignment and depth control fixture, and a special driver bit.So, I first started in the neighbors bedroom, where I have been cursed by this squeaky floor. I love waking up to a loud squeak at 3 AM. There was a wide swath of floor that squeaked when you walked across it. So, I started with the loudest squeak. The directions say that the first joist is usually 9 to 10 inches away from the wall. Mine was about 6.5 inches. From the first joist the directions s...
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Soundproofing on Cityline
2007-10-13 23:15:00
Cityline a Canadian Talkshow features some basic concepts on soundproofing including Quietrock and resilient channel.Tags: soundproofing, quietrock, cityline, resilient channel, ducts

Soundproofing an Existing Wall: Part 1
2007-10-09 20:01:00
This project covers the existing options you have for soundproofing an existing wall. This is geared towards those that want to soundproof a party wall. So, if have you very limited funds, you will want to make sure you seal all the holes in the electrical and switch boxes on the wall you wish to soundproof. Use caulk such as GE Silicon II or an acoustical caulk to seal the holes. This will require turning off the electricity and removing the plates. Seal all the holes and edges with lots of caulk. Any holes will allow the sound to come through. Now seal it up with a outlet gasket.Next up remove the base board and seal the space between the drywall and the floor with caulk. Ok, still have money to spend? Next up we will add additional soundproofing by adding another layer of drywall with Green Glue in between. To be continuedTags: soundproofing existing wall, soundproofing party wall, quietrock, green glue, supress drywall
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