https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/do-you-need-an-extreme-home-makeover-to-get-a-soundproof-home/ Building science knowledge, HVAC design, & fun Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:39:37 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/do-you-need-an-extreme-home-makeover-to-get-a-soundproof-home/#comment-3090 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:20:13 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=do-you-need-an-extreme-home-makeover-to-get-a-soundproof-home#comment-3090 Allison, 

Allison, 
It’s nice to see your house again after all of these years. I’m glad to hear that it still offers some lessons to learn from.

]]> https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/do-you-need-an-extreme-home-makeover-to-get-a-soundproof-home/#comment-3089 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:05:46 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=do-you-need-an-extreme-home-makeover-to-get-a-soundproof-home#comment-3089 Matt Risinger’s blog at Fine
Matt Risinger’s blog at Fine Homebuilding has some interesting tips on sound proofing. Check the links here and here.

]]> https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/do-you-need-an-extreme-home-makeover-to-get-a-soundproof-home/#comment-3088 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:12:47 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=do-you-need-an-extreme-home-makeover-to-get-a-soundproof-home#comment-3088 Dennis:
Dennis: What have you found to be the most effective methods and materials in all your soundproofing jobs? 
 
Christopher C.: In cities and suburban neighborhoods, soundproofing may well be one the qualities in a home that people want most. And, as you say, it’s often overlooked. 
 
Nora: Thanks! Good point about smaller lots, too. 
 
Bob: High density materials help prevent the transmission of sound, so brick definitely helps with that.

]]> https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/do-you-need-an-extreme-home-makeover-to-get-a-soundproof-home/#comment-3087 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:39:37 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=do-you-need-an-extreme-home-makeover-to-get-a-soundproof-home#comment-3087 A brick exterior goes a long
A brick exterior goes a long way towards soundproofing.

]]> https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/do-you-need-an-extreme-home-makeover-to-get-a-soundproof-home/#comment-3086 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:54:07 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=do-you-need-an-extreme-home-makeover-to-get-a-soundproof-home#comment-3086 Smaller lot sizes = more need
Smaller lot sizes = more need for soundproofing. Please!  
 
Great post, as usual, Allison. This is one topic that needs more awareness.

]]> https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/do-you-need-an-extreme-home-makeover-to-get-a-soundproof-home/#comment-3085 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:10:21 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=do-you-need-an-extreme-home-makeover-to-get-a-soundproof-home#comment-3085 My very first major retrofit
My very first major retrofit job had this type of result. We were not attempting to soundproof.  
 
We came back months later and this is what the customer was raving about the most. 
 
Sound is a greatly overlooked comfort issue.

]]> https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/do-you-need-an-extreme-home-makeover-to-get-a-soundproof-home/#comment-3084 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:50:07 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=do-you-need-an-extreme-home-makeover-to-get-a-soundproof-home#comment-3084 Yes, we have hundreds of
Yes, we have hundreds of Sound Reducing retrofitted jobs, at condo’s where home owners, developers, were not use to hearing neighbors. Also psychologist’s want sound mitigation between their own rooms. Dense packing insulation works. Got to stop sounding off and get to work!

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