One source of sound leakage is the void between the curtain wall and the interior wall partitions. "It's important to tightly seal the partition to the curtain wall, usually to the mullion," says ...

You could make changes and increase the STC (Sound Transmission Coefficient) dramatically for that wall, but the result might be marginal because the majority of the sound is getting through elsewhere ...

High-performance acoustic ceiling tiles from USG and Decoustics in corridors and staff work areas absorb sound. Plus the walls enclosing the exam, treatment, and consultation rooms achieve a ...

Soundproof wall materials, however, can be quite expensive. Swedish scientists have developed a thinner, less costly alternative, in the form of a spring-loaded sound-damping screw.

The reciprocating engines are designed to operate within a building without a sound enclosure around the engine. This creates a sound environment often in excess of 110 dBA within the building.

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And a wall, if that is what is found to be “feasible and reasonable,” must cut the sound level on average by 5 to 7 decibels. Frances Allen’s long quest for MoPac sound walls ...

In-wall and ceiling speakers might be your best home theater option, but there are pros and cons to consider before breaking out the power saw.