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Improving Classroom Acoustics

Controlling noise in a loud, reflective classroom is a must for protecting the learning environment of the students and teacher.    The implications for poor room acoustics can be daunting.   The students don’t learn, the teacher is measured by results, grades drop, funding for the school shrinks due to poor productivity, and

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Indoor Shooting Range Soundproofing

Google Searches for “gun range near me” Highest Ever Indoor Shooting Ranges Increase in Importance In July 2020, the FBI conducted more than 3.6 million firearm background checks making it the third-highest month on record since 2 million in July 2019. The year 2020 will go down as one of the most unusual, turbulent, and…

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Hotel Rooms

The goal with isolating room-to-room sound bleed through a common wall assembly between two adjoining rooms in a hotel is twofold.   First, your goal should be to disconnect how the wall is assembled, and second, line it with more density.   The treatment is fairly straight forward and can eliminate up to 90% of the noise

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Controlling Privacy in Telehealth

The Coronavirus has been deadly. We all anxiously wait for this year of 2020 to go away. We have all become adept at applying new social distancing standards that have redefined how we live, work, and play, what we call the new normal.   Some of these changes have been disruptive, but some of them have…

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The Secret to Reducing Restaurant Noise

A great restaurant provides an escape where guests can relax and savor their favorite meals while socializing with loved ones. Customers repeatedly patronize restaurants which offer consistently excellent service, quality cuisine and a pleasant atmosphere. The presence of numerous dining establishments makes the

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Damaging Health Effects of Noise in the Workplace

Today’s architectural design plans for office spaces typically target large, open-air environments where workers share a common workspace. The theory is that the layout enhances teamwork, unity, communication, and productivity, but the plan often backfires. Sharing a common room with multiple voices means noise — and a lot of it. Common noises include people talking,…

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Fireworks and Noise Exposure

Be Smart, be safe, and protect yourself from the noise Annual 4th of July summer festivities include barbeques, swimming pools, beaches, sunshie, parades, Red White & Blue, and the 10 pm fireworks display in your local community.   Each year, the fireworks signify the freedom’s our country today enjoys thanks to the sacrifices of the men…

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