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Soundproofing and effective solution and more affordable
than you think
Sound proofing your home is a no longer considered a luxury. In fact in some houses
soundproof wall panels is an absolute must for comfortable living. However, most
homeowners shy away from it thinking that it is a very expensive proposition. The truth is quite
different.
Soundproof wisely
Very rarely does an entire home require soundproof wall panels. Most homes can get away
with just a couple of soundproof rooms. This again would depend on the design and layout of
your home. Soundproof walls work to contain the noise in a room or to keep the noise out of a
room, depending on what the room is used for. Soundproofing a laundry room and a furnace
contains the noise of running appliances and keeps them away from the rest of the house. The
same goes for a room that contains a home theatre. On the other hand, you can use
soundproof wall panels in your bedroom to keep noises out and to create a quiet and calm
sleep environment. If you are one of the few who live near an airport or freeway, you may fall
into the rare category of requiring your entire home sound proofed.
What does sound proofing involve?
Soundproofing is nothing but the process of filling up all cavities behind wall and ceiling panels
with soundproof insulation. This prevents the infiltration of sound through the ceiling and walls.
Soundproof wall panels also reduce your cooling and heating costs because of better insulation,
as air too is blocked from travelling through the crevices.
If you are in the process of constructing your home, you may want to consider drywalls that are
sound engineered. These walls are very effective in reducing sound as they absorb the sound
rather than deflecting it. It will also reduce your soundproofing costs once you have finished
your construction. Sound being absorbed and not deflected also prevents the sound from going
to another room.
Hiring a professional is the only way to do it
If you have decided that your home requires soundproof wall panels, it is advisable to hire a
professional to do the job. Many people feel that they will save a lot of money by doing it
themselves but this doesn’t always end well. If you run into a problem that you cannot fix, it
may cost you double of what you bargained for. Before you sound proof a room there are
various elements of your home that you need to consider – electrical and plumbing two of the
most important. You could face obstacles from pipes and wires that could cause a bigger
problem if not tackled the right way.
Hiring a professional to soundproof your home, may be marginally more expensive than doing
it yourself, but in the long run it is a far better and more practical option.