Upgrading
your house with soundproofing products is a great way to reduce unwanted sound from inside and outside the home. Reverberations from large
appliances and noise from outside the home can be more distracting than you
realize, disrupting your daily life and especially your sleep. Many simple
projects can be done to improve the sound quality inside your home, on even the
most modest budget, without the need to hire a contractor. So, we’re going to review a few fast, easy ways to improve
the sound quality in your home.
Insulation
A great
way to improve the sound quality, while increasing your home’s efficiency, is
to make sure that your home is well insulated. Older homes will likely have insulation
that has been compromised due to water damage, small animals, and temperature
changes over time. Any damaged insulation should be removed and leaks properly
sealed as a first step. Once any issues have been remedied, you’re ready to
move forward. Since we understand that many home projects are DIY, we recommend
using our UltraTouchcotton insulation for the job. This is a LEED
Green Certified material that’s safe for the entire family to work with. Sorry
kids! UltraTouch is made from a durable cotton material that has the benefit of
being both exceptional at absorbing sound and improving the heating and cooling
efficiency of your home. The attic is a great place to start. Install these
insulation batts between studs and joists while leaving ample room for all
fixtures and appliances. Don’t forget to wrap any noisy pipes or ducts with our
mass loaded vinyl insulation, as well.
Windows
Leaks
from windows are a major source of noise pollution for many homeowners. However,
replacing windows is an expensive and time-consuming endeavor. In reality, the
issue can likely be remedied without replacing the entire window and frame. An
affordable, effective solution is our SoundAway window plugs. We took our SoundAway mat designed for
soundproofing enclosures around motors, generators, and A/C units to create a moisture-resistant window plug. The window plug creates an airtight seal between your window and frame. This is a closed cell
foam sponge designed to block, reflect, and absorb sound across all
frequencies. These window plugs install in minutes and will be effective for
years to come.
Doors
Even when
closed, sound can leak through from under and around a door frame. If sound
is able to penetrate your doorways, sealing up the area around the door jamb is
the best way to rid your rooms of this unwanted noise. We’ve come up with an easy
way to block noise for seeping through doorways with our surface-mounted door seals and door seal frames. These are affordable
options that are easy to install and provide an effective means of blocking
sound for doors of all sizes. Whether you only need to block sound from the
bottom of the door or need a complete frame kit, we can cut it to fit your
exact needs.
These are
just a few of the easy and affordable ways you can improve the sound quality
inside your home. Your family will enjoy a more pleasant home that leads to
improved sleep and a healthier environment overall. What are your quick and
easy DIY soundproofing tips for the home? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
