sound insulation
Even though most people believe that insulation only acts as the barrier that maintains uniform temperature throughout their property, it also possesses sound controlling properties by preventing sound to pass through as well.
Different Types of Sounds
Types of Insulation for Sound Control
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- Airborne Sound: Airborne sounds are noises that are transmitted through the air including people talking, radios playing music, vehicles honking, or dogs barking.
- Impact Sound: Impact sounds are exactly what they sound like, they are noises caused by one thing slamming into another. This includes objects falling on the floor or less extreme, the loud footsteps caused by people walking on squeaky floors.
- Flanking Noise: Flanking noises are the most difficult sounds to control since they take an indirect path, instead of traveling through the main separating element (wall, ceiling, floor, etc.) they travel over, under, and around the sound barrier.
Types of Insulation for Sound Control
- Fiberglass: Fiberglass is composed of melted plastic and tiny glass fibers, it works by trapping pockets of air to help maintain a controlled room temperature. It’s similar to mineral wool in how it absorbs airborne sounds but it is also great at confining higher frequency tones.
- Blown-In Cellulose: Blown-in cellulose insulation is composed of 15-25% fire retardant material and 75-85% recycled paper, making it a great environmentally conscious option. The loosely packed insulation gives it the ability to absorb and dampen noises. Not only can it be used for new construction, it is also an option for existing walls and is relatively easier to install and easier on your wallet than other options.
- Mineral Wool: Mineral wool is a spun fibrous material formed by drawing or spinning molten igneous slag or ceramics, it’s great for thermal insulation and soundproofing since it has an R-value 22-37% greater than fiberglass. Since it’s so dense, it slows the migration of heat through ceilings, floors, and walls as well as impact sounds.
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