Q: I need help with sound proofing. Noise from the main level travels to rooms in the basement. What can I do to the ceiling in the basement to soundproof the downstairs rooms? I am thinking I might ...

A neighbor’s barking dog, a band practicing down the street or even a loud stereo or television in the next room all are potential sources of unwanted noise that could be disturbing. And the prospect ...

Soundproofing a ceiling (where there is an attic above) can be as simple as adding a layer of wallboard - provided that the ceiling joist will carry the added load. The ceiling framing may require a ...

The soundproofing foam covering the ceiling of a Swiss ski resort bar that went up in flames on New Year's Eve, killing 40 ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

I need to install soundproofing in my ceiling (bad footfall noise) I’ve looked at all of the info on the forum (isolation clips, green glue, quiet rock,etc). Does anyone have a recommendation for a ...

I live in a first floor flat and there are no floors above me. All the flats are leasehold and built in 1978. My downstairs neighbour recently renovated their living room, with my living room ...

Installing sound-absorbing ceiling tiles in elementary-school classrooms could significantly improve children’s learning and comprehension, says a study in the March issue of Applied Acoustics.