The other day we read a post on Home & Garden asking about how to soundproof a drum room. This particular individual has a drum room in his converted garage, which just so happens to be beneath the living room. He needs to soundproof the roof.
Do you have a similar situation?
Here’s the deal. Egg crates are not good soundproofing solutions. They aren’t effective because they are porous, allowing sound to pass through. Even those on a budget should consider soundproofing with a simple combination of Green Glue and drywall.
Soundproofing the roof of the garage he’s using as a drum room should be relatively easy. All he has to do is apply the Green Glue to the roof, screw on the new layer of drywall right over top of the old, finish the seams with acoustical caulk, and refinish the ceiling. His parents will never hear him practice again.
Considered to meet the mini-van and the station wagon at some sort of absurd half-way point, the Lincoln MKT is the newest model by Ford for the 2010 year. It’s actually pretty cool, giving those who need the space of a mini-van the chance to experience the luxury of a smaller SUV. Marketing isn’t global - it’s aimed at a pretty distinct niche market.
It’s still an incredible car, though. It’s great for families, has a sleek exterior design, and features a beautifully modeled interior cabin complete with - you guessed it - soundproofing. The folks at The Car Guide seem to really like it. Find out more about what the car has to offer (you know, other than soundproofing) by reading their review.
We recently read a forum post on a drummer’s site asking about soundproofing his basement to practice his drumming.
A reader responded that he should not soundproof the room until his neighbors complain.
WRONG.
He said that soundproofing is so that others don’t year you and become bothered. That’s only partially true. Soundproofing is also so that outside sounds do not disturb you. Are you just drumming for fun, or might you want to record later on? Soundproofing is imperative.
Oh, and by the way? It costs more to soundproof a room that is completed than it does to soundproof a room during original renovation or construction. Do it upfront and save yourself the aggravation.
A guy living in North Wales was recently kicked out of his apartment because his neighbors told him that he was too noisy. According to the Daily Post North Wales, both residents and businesses filed complaints, complaining that they were losing sleep and business due to his noise. While we aren’t sure exactly what he was doing to cause noise, we can only assume it must’ve been pretty bad if area businesses were beginning to consider closing. Soundproofing your home, friends, is key to keeping your neighbors happy.
We recently read an article about the famed Imperial Hotel preparing to reopen. The owner, Shadd Danesi, is attempting to perfect his soundproofing attempts before reopening so that he does not annoy his neighbors?
The reaction from the public at this announcement? They seem to think it’s a huge joke.
Apparently this isn’t the first time the owner of the Imperial Hotel has claimed to be “reopening soon.” The hotel has missed several key events and seems to be constantly putting off it’s reopening.
We’ll just have to see if, and when, the doors will actually unlock.
In February of 2003, nearly 100 people were killed at the Station House Nightclub in a fire caused by faulty pyrotechnics and bad soundproofing materials. Ever since, there has been an epic court battle over a financial settlement for the living victims and the families of those who perished.
Just today, a judge signed a ruling mandating that the $176 million + in settlement funds must be placed into a trust account. The parties involved have 90 days to move the money to the account.
From there, a trustee will determine how the money will be split amongst the families.
We know that the concept of using a new soundproofing product, like Green Glue, can be a bit overwhelming for some. Today we thought we’d take the opportunity to show you how simple applying Green Glue can really be. Check out this short but informative video. After you see this, you’ll be ready to start your own project.
Sounds a bit silly, doesn it? Soundproofing a kitchen sink?
The truth, however, is that if you purchase a sink made out of a material from which sound can easily vibrate, you may soon find that you’ve gotten more than you bargained for. Friends of ours recently purchased a copper sink and they’re afraid not of the sound of water running, but of the sounds created by pots and pans banging around inside.
Our suggestion? Add a layer of soundproofing material to the sink from beneath - under the counter. Mass loaded vinyl is probably best in this case, because it can be easily molded to the surface.
We’ve spoken before about using windows as part of your soundproofing efforts, but the subject deserves another go-around.
To clarify, while sound proof windows do exist, they are not necessarily going to solve your sound problems.
Most people find that their problems are around the windows - because they’re not properly sealed. Others simply have old windows with poor glass. In that case, you can simply add a second layer of glass over the first, creating a gap of about 1 inch in between. In most cases, that works better than replacing the windows altogether!
Last week we started looking at some of the soundproofing materials available for use today.
One of the materials we’ve discovered is lead lined sheetrock. Lead lined sheetrock is actually very effective at absorbing sound. There’s just one problem.
It’s crazy expensive - averaging close to $200 per sheet, depending on where you make your purchase.
Truth be told, you’re better off using some Green Glue and buying some new drywall. It’ll cost less and be incredibly effective as well.