Acoustimac answers: How can I soundproof my Apartment?

We get asked this question a LOT, and unfortunately there is no real way you can completely soundproof an existing apartment without doing some major structural work. If you rent your property, that might not be an option. If you own the property, consider the cost of what the necessary modifications would undertake and whether or not the benefits are worth the investment.

However, all hope is not lost! Acoustimac has done its homework and offers several products that can really help reduce noise in your multi-family apartment home and prevent a lot of the sound in your apartment from filtering into a neighbor’s apartment.

Three major problems prevent you from achieving total soundproofing in a rented apartment.

• Apartment complexes will usually not allow its residents to make any permanent modification to the apartment’s structure.
• Multi-Family condominiums are often built with thin walls, flooring and ceilings.
• Apartments often have several windows which are not always properly weather stripped and sealed.
  

These problems can be worked around, but they indeed prevent you from completely soundproofing an apartment. However Acoustimac has products that can still help you significantly reduce sound transmission both from the outside and from the inside, making your apartment much less noisy and much more comfortable.

Simple steps that go a long way:

• Apply acoustic seals to all your doors. Acoustimac offers door seal tape at a great price.
• Use good weather-stripping on all your windows; make sure there are no drafts. Sealing material and caulking can help you seal that window completely improving not only your acoustics but saving you money on heating and cooling costs as well.
• If you have a carpet, you can underlay a layer of mass loaded vinyl beneath the carpet, ensure it is installed in a way that can be later removed. MLV is durable and worth the trouble of retrieving it to be reused.
• Installing several of Acoustimac’s acoustic panels throughout the apartment will help soak up a lot of sounds, thus reducing the overall volume of the room.
• Use thick multi layered drapery over your windows; this will also help reduce the amount of sound reaching the window.
  

Mind you, following these simple steps won’t completely soundproof your apartment, but it will go a pretty long way in helping make the place much more quiet and comfortable for you and your loved ones.

Please visit www.acoustimac.com for more info or call 888-827-1266