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Soundproofing
Noise Reduction
Did you know that our Blown-in insulations, Cellulose and Rockwool, not only insulate thermally, but can also help profoundly with noise reduction?
We provide soundproofing for some of the most prestigious recording studios. We regularly install between offices for doctors, lawyers, or between residential units where neighbors don’t want to hear each other. In noisier neighborhoods with schools, airports, construction, or traffic, sound proofing can bring a much desired level of tranquility into your home.
The Everguard Advantage:
About the Process
The process of sound proofing is the same as installing wall insulation; holes are drilled and we compress as much material into the cavity as possible before sealing back up the wall seamlessly. The materials we use, along with our unique machinery and perfected application techniques, allow us to install 35-40% more material than other companies can, which results in a noticeable difference in performance!
Rockwool is top notch at sound proofing because it’s able to significantly reduce both airborne and vibrational noises. Airborne sounds may include, for example, talking, music, TV, barking dogs, traffic, and wind. Vibrational noises may include, for example, footsteps, washing machine rumble, door slams, plumbing noise, and bass vibrations.
We offer both blown-in Rockwool and blown-in Cellulose insulation for sound reduction. While both materials deliver excellent performance, we recommend Rockwool as the superior option for soundproofing. Where Cellulose primarily targets airborne noise, Rockwool effectively minimizes both airborne and vibrational sound transmission, providing a more comprehensive noise control solution. Both options are highly impactful for residential & office spaces.
Airborne Sounds | Vibrational Sounds |
Sound traveling through the air. | Sound traveling through solid materials (walls, floors, ceilings, pipes). |
Examples: Voices, music, TV, barking dogs, traffic, wind. | Examples: Footsteps, washing machine rumble, door slams, plumbing noise, bass vibrations. |
Do You Have Existing Insulation in Your Walls?
People often insist their walls or ceilings MUST be hollow and empty of insulation because they can hear sound clearly coming through the walls between them and their neighbors. But time and again, we have traveled to these jobs to find existing Fiberglass insulation already in the wall, which does not offer noise reduction. Please take the time to make a hole and thoroughly inspect your walls/ceilings to make certain it’s empty. Unfortunately, we cannot blow or inject additional insulation into walls or ceiling that already contain insulation. *See tutorial on how to check for existing insulation on the ‘How to check for existing insulation’ page
If your goal is to re-insulate or soundproof, but you already have existing insulation, then your best bet is either to have a contractor remove the existing drywall and Fiberglass insulation, then reinstall the drywall thus rendering the wall empty so we can come in and do our work. Or, for soundproofing, install a layer of QuietRock over the wall. We can only help you with the insulation injection method which requires empty drywall, not open framing.
Soundproofing Results
It’s critical to note that soundproofing is not like waterproofing where there’s no transfer of water at all. Soundproofing cannot totally eliminate all noise, only significantly reduce it. Results vary. Because our company values transparency, we cannot offer any quantifiable guarantees specifically on soundproofing results. We can only provide you with information on how we can potentially help.