Keeping Your Private Life Private

Whether you rent or own, you have the right to your privacy. This includes privacy from nosy neighbors and fellow residents. There are several simple ways to improve privacy, even if your bedrooms and living spaces are close together.

Upgrade Your Doors

Doors play a large role in minimizing the transfer of sound from one room to the next. If your doors are made of lightweight materials that easily transfer sound, upgrade to a thicker door or a door designed to reduce sound. This includes room doors, exterior doors, and bedroom closet doors.

Strategically Place Your Sound Systems

The layout of your room must be conducive to function and flow, but also consider your furniture’s role in improving your privacy. Where you place and how you angle your TV and in-room speakers can drastically improve privacy. Even if you play an ambient noise, the placement will help minimize outside noise, providing you with a peaceful oasis.

Add Sound Absorbers

Think of the last time you were somewhere that echoed. It was likely an empty house, room, or even an outdoor canyon. The reason the sound echoed is because nothing absorbed the sound. Some fast and easy sound absorbers include:

• Area rugs, even when placed on top of carpeted flooring,
• Upholstered furniture,
• Upholstered window treatments,
• Fabric and textured walls,
• Temporary or permanent sound absorbing panels.

Soundproof Your Rooms

Another option is to soundproof your rooms. Even if you are renting, there are many soundproofing solutions to choose from, including temporary acoustical isolation systems, permanent sill plate installation, and soundproofing floors.

AcoustiGuard offers the DIY sound absorbing and sound proofing solutions you require to improve your privacy at home. Improve your peace of mind by making a few adjustments; the impact will be immediately beneficial.

4 Ways To Make Your Bedroom Quieter And More Comfortable

Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for your overall health and well-being, but if outside noise keeps you up at night, you may be searching for a soundproofing solution. Below are a few noise barrier materials to consider in your bedroom.

Soundproofing Your Windows

Even if you have quality windows and sound resistant window treatments, it may not be enough to keep the noise out. Consider adding DeAmp transparent sound absorber panels. These panels can be removed when you move out, and can remain open during the day so that you can still enjoy the sunlight.

Soundproofing Your Ceilings

Sometimes the footsteps above your head are what keep you up at night. If the floor above you is owned or rented by someone else, consider adding panels or an added layer of drywall that is soundproofed with green glue, and maybe even a resilient sound isolation clip.

If you own your home, you can start by adding an area rug to wood floors. If that isn’t sufficient, add a soundproofing layer to either the above floors or your ceiling.

Reducing Wall-to-Wall Vibration and Noise

If the sound that keeps you up at night is coming from within your house, or within your apartment complex, then you may be looking for a more permanent noise barrier system. Wall-to-wall noise reduction systems are similar to the solutions mentioned above in the ceiling solutions. Choose your solution dependent upon the noise that is the most disruptive. For example, if your HVAC or plumbing is waking you up at night, wrapping with pipe and duct noise reduction solutions may be your best option.

Aside from the tips above, consider ear plugs and white noise machines to drown out a sound. All of these soundproof solutions are available at our online store!

Not So Good Vibrations—What Is Sound?

Our job at AcoustiGuard is to provide acoustic insulation materials to Toronto, Canada home and business owners. Our DIY noise barrier systems address a multitude of noise concerns, for both general and commercial use. While we process sound every waking minute of the day, most of us fail to give the science behind sound much of a second thought.

What Is Sound?

Sound is actually airborne vibration. Our ears receive vibration, and our brain translates that vibration into something we can identify or communicate. Everyone has a unique response to how sound effects their mood or level of productivity. While some can simply “block out sound” others are sound sensitive. Something as simple as a ticking wall clock may go unnoticed by some, but is obtrusive to others. Generally speaking, some sound vibrations are more irritating than others—while some are more calming and soothing. There are also times when we simply aren’t in the mood for certain sounds.

Think Of Day-to-Day Sound As You Would Music

 
We all have our own taste in music. Some music calms us, while other motivates or energizes us. For example, you may not mind listening to sounds of nature while you sleep, but you may not be able to sleep with a pop station playing in the background—even if it is something you like to listen to while you are awake. The same concept can be applied to all types of sounds.

Managing Day-to-Day Sound With Sound Barrier Materials

 
With the understanding that we all respond to sound in a unique manner, you must search for ways to make your home or business “sound-comfortable” for as many people as possible. There are multiple sound barrier materials to choose from, you just have to determine which solutions address your needs.

Yes, You Can Soundproof Rental Properties!

 
While some soundproof systems are designed to be part of your initial construction, there are multiple solutions for rental properties too. Browse through our soundproofing systems now to determine your best options.