Noise Resource Library - A one stop shop for useful advice, help & articles on all aspects of noise.
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General Soundproofing Advice
Our Frequently asked questions
Here you will find some of the most frequently asked questions we deal with.
customer testimonials
See what our customers think of our products here. You can also find individual testimonials on each product page.
Noise Defined
The most read of our articles, this guide explains all the different types of sound and describes how they are measured.
Soundproofing Jargon Explained
Here we offer a dictionary like explanation of common terms used when referring to noise.
how to soundproof your property
Is soundproofing worthwhile? Do I need to soundproof my house? All your questions answered.
Soundproofing A Ceiling
A description of how you can soundproof a ceiling to reduce noise from above.
Floor SoundProofing
This article describes the best way to soundproof a floor. Concrete or timber suspended, carpeted or hard surfaced.
NEW & IMPROVED ARTICLE !!
Wall SoundProofing
Here we discuss how to soundproof a wall. Thick and thin solutions to soundproof a party wall.
NOISE – Facts & Figures
Around one in five people hear noise from their neighbours and almost half of those are annoyed by it.
What is flanking SOUND?
Flanking sound is both airborne and impact noise that usually transmits through the fabric of a building.
noise reduction for Specific noisy environments
Motor Vehicle Soundproofing
There are a number of areas within a car that can be soundproofed. We discuss them in this article.
Pump & COMPRESSor Noise
Pump and compresser noise are very common. We have a range of products to reduce the noise.
General Machine Noise
Advice on how to reduce noise from machines including how to build your own soundproof box over the noise source. NEW
SOUNDPROOFING A WASHING MACHINE
This article tells you how to reduce vibration and airborne noise from a washing machine.
Soundproofing a Garage or shed
A garage can be soundproofed and used as a music practise room etc. Here we explain how.
How to reduce noise passing through a door
How to reduce noise through doors and door frames using our DIY door soundproofing kits. NEW ARTICLE
Basic Window Soundproofing
The most effective way to insulate a domestic window is using secondary glazing.
How to soundproof a garden fence
Advice on how to reduce noise passing through a garden fence using our recycled soundproofing products. NEW ARTICLE
Reducing Road Vehicle Noise
Road vehicles have to comply with noise-level standards. The police can take action if vehicles have defective silencers.
Reducing Aircraft Noise
The Government also sets different noise limits for flights during the night and day time.
Reducing tube noise
Advice on ways to reduce the noise made by Tube or underground trains. NEW ARTICLE !!
Marine noise reduction
This article describes how our products can help reduce noise from boat engines.
SOUNDPROOFING for pubs & clubs - A Guide for the venue owner
Need to reduce sound leaving a pub or nightclub? Follow our step by step guide.
Quiet Ventilation
If you have a soundproofed room and require clean air then this article is for you.
Sound Insulation Value of Timber Stud Partitions
Here we show the insulation value of timber stud wall partitions with and without our products.
noisy christmas
A simple guide on how to reduce unwanted noise at Christmas time. Designed for you and your neighbour.
Sound Regulations
Part_E_Explained
The term “Part E” refers to the new Approved Document E of the Building Regulations. IMPROVED ARTICLE !!
NEED Part e BUT No access to ceiling ?
How to upgrade a separating floor when there is no access to ceiling below.
Robust Detail Explained
Robust details provide an alternative to pre-completion testing for demonstrating compliance with performance standards of Part E.
Noise at Work Regulations - The Employers Guide
Since the update in 2006 the Noise Regulations effect most employers.
do you suffer from Noise at Work?
Noisy workplaces should now be a thing of the past. This article explains how to help save your hearing at work.
music at Work - your questions answered?
If your unsure what the law says on loud music at work then read this article.
Noise Law - Getting to grips with where you stand
If your unsure what the law says on loud noise we have the answers here.
Information for Educational Establishments
Noise Control in Schools
Schools now have to comply with Part E on acoustics within each study space. We explain how.
Pre-completion Test Failure
Anyone applying for a change of use or New build property has to have a pre completion test. Read more here.
Sound absorber and studio acoustic related articles
Basic Room Acoustics
This technical article talks about the varying ways that sound affects a room and is an ideal read for students studying noise.
Why you need acoustic treatment
This article talks about why acoustic treatment is important in a recording studio.
Other
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