A decibel (dB) is a unit of measurement that gages the intensity of sound. The units define how loud a noise source is, ranging on a comparative scale from 0-194. A dB reading of “0” indicates the faintest sound the human ear can detect, while a dB reading of “180” would be the equivalent to…
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Blogs about noise control treatments targeting noise reduction and premium sound quality
Sound Insulation for Black Metal Deck Ceilings
Many restaurant chains in strip malls keep the exposed metal deck open look to their space, and then paint the metal deck black. Metal is highly reflective and produces unwelcome echoes for the customers, so NetWell Noise Control of Mpls, MN offers a unique soundproofing insulation that can affix to the decking to curb excessive…
Read MoreThe 2 Second Rule in Acoustics
Poor room acoustics is caused by extended sound wave reflections that produce background noise. When the background noise raises to levels that blur original sound, communication within the room becomes strained, as crowd noise elevates. Human ear is built to distinguish between original sound and reflected sound waves so long as the reflections (or echoes)…
Read MoreCarpet Wallcovering Controlling Echo
As you enter your favorite movie theater, notice the side walls as you walk to your seat. Chances are good that you’ll see a thin ribbed carpet type material there, color selected to match the decor of the space. This material is actually an acoustic wall covering, designed to absorb the echoes and produce premium…
Read MoreBest Product for Enclosure Lining
Got a stationary noise source that emits too much noise? Need protection from the noise? Whether commercial, residential, or industrial, the product remains the same. For noise sources that are enclosed, such as an engine or a pump, from an aquarium tank to a boat engine, a simple sound panel called an FBF1M panel is available in…
Read MoreTips for Kennel Soundproofing
Loud barking dogs in a kennel atmosphere make for an uncomfortable work environment, an unpleasant customer visit, and discomfort to the dogs themselves as they are kenneled. The surfaces in a kennel are hard and reflective, rendering severe echoes and spiking the exposure to the unwelcome noise. Kennel owners are often left wondering what options…
Read MoreBest Way to Block Noise Through Ceiling Tile System
For any room defined by a drop grid ceiling tile system as a ceiling configuration, that room will share noise with adjoining spaces. Whether the noise is generated upstairs, or an adjoining space opposite a common wall with an open plenum, standard commercial grade ceiling tiles are not designed to block and isolate the transmission…
Read More3 Minute Video on Acoustics
NetWell Noise Control has an excellent 3 minute video that describes the soundproofing process. If you suffer from unwelcome noise, and want to make your space more user friendly and private, watch this video. Click Here to see the video! Questions? Free consultation at 1-800-638-9355 or visit us online at www.controlnoise.com!
Read MoreSoundproof Your Drain Pipes
If you have loud drain pipes that release the sound of rushing or flushing water, there’s a quick fix if you have access to your pipes. A sound barrier lagging material can be shipped to you that you can use to wrap around the pipes as a jacket. The material is called NetLag, supplied by…
Read MoreNatatorium Noise Control Tip
Most every indoor swimming pool is built with perimeter concrete floors, concrete walls, concrete ceilings, or similar surfaces designed to repel moisture. These hard reflective surfaces absorb on average less than 3% of the echoes in the space. This renders most every natatorium with unfavorable acoustics. To make a natatorium more user friendly, sound panels…
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