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Top 5 Tips to Soundproof Your Home

Sick of hearing your neighbors complain about noise when you are trying to watch a movie or listening to music? Are you frustrated with hearing unwanted noise in the room next to you? Noise leaks through your walls, ceilings, floors, windows, and doors. ... Read >

Sound Damping Glue Preferred Over Mass Loaded Vinyl

When it comes to soundproofing - whether you want to keep noise out of your bedroom, insulate a home theater or build a recording studio - there are several different techniques to consider. One way to reduce noise transfer is to build more mass by addin... Read >

Find a Sound Damping Glue for You

Sound damping glue is one of the most cost-effective ways to achieve outstanding noise control - especially for DIY projects. But before you embark on your home soundproofing project, make sure you find the right damping glue for you! To decide which gl... Read >

How To Build A Net Zero Home In The Pacific Northwest

When Doug Boleyn, an Oregon-based energy expert, decided to build a custom home, he seiwanted to demonstrate that a Net Zero Energy home could be a success even in the cloudy climate of the Pacific Northwest. Doug enlisted the help of architect Mathew O.... Read >

Soundproofing Hospitals - Save Money, Materials, Time

The new Cathedral Hill Hospital in San Francisco is organized around comprehensive centers of care rather than traditional departments, enhancing the delivery of patient care while improving space efficiencies, workflow and productivity. The Cathedral Hil... Read >

DIY Saves: Soundproofing With Sound Damping Glue

Quiet" is no longer a luxury. In fact, it has become a standard practice in building construction today. Noise is one of the most common litigation issues in multi-family residences. Don't fight with your neighbors! If you are considering soundproofin... Read >

Navigating Energy Efficiency Standards for Homes

Even for those who make their living in the green building industry, navigating the world of energy-efficient building standards and certifications can seem overwhelming. While these standards share many of their underlying principles, each one is unique... Read >

Soundproofing for Historica Renovations

Portland, Oregon began in the mid-1850s on the banks of the Willamette River. Originally known as "The Clearing," the land was methodically cleared by lumberjacks to make way for the new city. Upon incorporation in February 1851, the city had 800 resident... Read >

EZ Snap Technology: The Next Generation Of Soundproofing

What is EZ Snap Technology? EZ Snap is an innovative technology that makes soundproof drywall as easy to use as regular gypsum board. Whereas most soundproof drywall products available today have a layer of paper or metal down the center, EZ Snap tech... Read >

Choosing The Right Product For Your Soundproofing Project

If you're planning a Do-it-yourself (DIY) soundproofing project - whether for a home theater, a recording studio or your bedroom - there are three main things you should keep in mind: performance, cost and ease of installation. The two main possibilities... Read >

Soundproofing Drywall: Universal Studios Top Pick for Noise Isolation

Universal Music Group (UMG), part of Hollywood's NBC Universal Studios, is the world's leading music company and records some of today's most popular and loudest artists and songs. Recently, UMG decided to build seven new music mastering rooms inside a... Read >

New York's Most Efficient House: The Hudson Passive Project

The Hudson Passive Project, poised to the be first certified Passive House in New York State, is located in Claverack, NY. Set in the stunningly beautiful Hudson River Valley, architect Dennis Wedlick built the Hudson House as a prototype of the "home-of... Read >

Five Things To Know About Energy Efficient Windows

High performance windows can help you improve the energy efficiency of your home, reducing energy consumption and lowering utility bills. Whether you're building a new home or considering a remodel or retrofit project, understanding energy efficient windo... Read >

Best Way to Soundproof A Room: Mass-Loaded Vinyl or Soundproofing Drywall

Understanding how sound travels through walls is key to a meaningful comparison of soundproofing techniques. Whether you're project is professional new construction or a DIY retrofit, to choose between mass-loaded vinyl and soundproofing drywall you must... Read >

Quiet Hotels: Case Study of Tundra Lodge

In September 2003, legendary Lambeau Field Stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin - home of the famed NFL Green Bay Packers - completed a major $297 million makeover. Originally built in 1957, the new look of the aging sports venue also had a positive effect on ... Read >