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Impact vs Airborne Sound Test. What is the difference?
Impact and airborne sound tests measure very different things — and confusing the two can...
Acoustics in Buildings - Where do you start designing for Part E?
You can have the best acoustic floor or wall system installed and still fail a...
Acoustic Building Regulations - What is Flanking Noise? A common reason for failed sound tests
You can have the best acoustic floor or wall system installed and still fail a...
Sound Testing - New Build vs Conversion
Not all sound tests are the same. The requirements for a new build differ significantly...
Why do Sound Tests Fail? Common reasons for failed sound tests
Failed sound tests are more common than they should be — and most failures come...
Insulation, Isolation and Mass - Key Principles of Sound Insulation
Every effective acoustic solution is built on three core principles: mass, isolation, and absorption. Understanding...
What are Resilient Bars and what do they do?
Resilient bars are one of the most effective tools for reducing sound transmission through walls...
Minimum Space, Maximum Sound Reduction
Losing room space to soundproofing is one of the biggest concerns for homeowners and contractors...
Using acoustilay to soundproof laminate and timber flooring
Hard floor finishes like laminate and engineered timber look great — but they can be...