Loaded vinyl barrier for Soundproofing

When people refer to soundproofing barriers as loaded vinyl barrier, they are basically talking about Mass loaded vinyl, or MLV for short. Mass loaded vinyl is a 1 lb per sq ft or 2 lb per sq ft. impregnated vinyl barrier. This vinyl is impregnated with barium salts and silica's (powdered glass) and is specifically designed to replace lead sheeting in most soundproofing applications. Mass loaded vinyl (MLV) is now the state-of-the-art barrier material nationwide. It has none of the hazards of lead foil sheeting and is so much easier to use. Generally lead is shipped in rolls and the damage incurred during shipping is significant. I have had customers spend over 8 hours flattening out a roll of lead foil material that was dropped or damaged during shipping.
The MLV also comes in rolls, but is not nearly as prone to damage as is the lead foil sheeting. MLV is much less cumbersome to work with, but still maintains the mass of lead sheeting needed for effective soundproofing. Loaded vinyl barriers are now being called out in many architectural drawings and plans for both it's soundproofing qualities as well it's ease of installation. Lead foil, though an effective soundproofing material, presents environmental hazards and many people do not want to risk these hazards when soundproofing their home or office.
Soon there will be more stringent requirements for soundproofing of party walls and ceilings in multi family dwellings such as co-op conversions, condominiums, town houses, and apartment complexes. The laws are getting more and more strict on just how much soundproofing must be installed in walls ceilings and floors in these units. Here at Soundproofing America, we are on the cutting edge of mass loaded vinyl technology as well as all the new innovations for soundproof floors and floated ceiling applications.
When you need the finest in soundproofing at the absolute lowest prices in the country, trust the professionals at Soundproofing America, for all of your soundproofing needs. Thanks for reading and learning about loaded vinyl barriers.

As Always,

Soundproof Bob
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Industrial Soundproofing Issues.

How many times have you walked into an industrial facility such as a machine shop or warehouse where the walls and floors are directly connected to the company's corporate offices. These areas always need serious soundproofing, especially if there are telephone sales and conferencing going on in these office spaces. Industrial soundproofing is becoming a big deal in this new corporate world where offices often share walls and floors with loud industrial machinery.
There is precious little information out there about industrial soundproofing and it's need in today's corporate/industrial world. The experts in this field are few and far between, and if you are able to locate an expert, you'll shocked at what they charge for a simple acoustical analysis.
Many times it is difficult to formulate a timely and effective soundproofing plan for such buildings due to the very construction of these facilities. Most of these buildings are built using tilt up concrete walls and little or no attention is ever given to sound transmission from one area to another. Careful attention to soundproofing concerns during the construction phase can save time and money in the long run.
Products such as Impact Pro floor underlay can stop the transmission of machine noise from the shop floor to the the corporate offices. These are state of the art materials that are easily applied before the installation of commercial carpet or tile flooring. As with commercial soundproofing the walls can also be treated with different kinds of soundproofing agents which can dramatically block the transmission of sound from one area to another. To learn more about these products, please call the professionals at Soundproofing America, they can give you the information you need to effectively soundproof any industrial situation. Thanks you for trusting Soundproofing America with all of your soundproofing needs.

As Always,

Bob O.
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Commercial Soundproofing

In this day and age of new condo and townhome developments, commercial soundproofing is becoming an essential part of any new development. If you have an upstairs unit that utilizes engineered wood flooring, a good soundproof flooring underlay is an absolute must. Commercial developers are realizing this and adding soundproofing to their plans and blueprints especially when dealing with multi level/ Multi family units. There are many flooring products out there, so how do you find the one that is right for you? The experts at Soundproofing America Inc. deal with commercial soundproofing issues on a daily basis. We carry the soundproof flooring materials that the other guys just don't have, and we sell these products to the commercial contractors and developers at a competitive prices.
The other commercial soundproofing issues have to do with soundproofing party walls between units. Despite staggered stud walls and the use of R-19 insulation, oft times these walls do not have the mass needed for adequate soundproofing. Products such as American mass loaded vinyl can be the most economical and effective method for soundproofing both common party walls as well as interior walls where soundproofing between rooms is essential. All of our soundproofing products can be installed after construction is complete, however, it is so much easier and more effective if they are installed during the construction phase of each unit.
There are commercial soundproofing applications for every phase of any new or remodeled development. When you need quick answers to all of you residential and commercial soundproofing needs, the answers are at your fingertips by either calling the technical staff at Soundproofing America, or simply by going to the website and clicking on the button "e-mail a tech". We answer all e-mails the same day we receive them and are here to serve you when the need arises. We have commercial soundproofing experts available 5 days a week and 24 hours a day via e-mail. If you are a contractor or a commercial developer and need soundproofing products, please feel free to call us toll free and we will be happy to advise you and then have your products on the jobsite when and where you need them. Thanks you for counting on the professionals at Soundproofing America, for all of your commercial and residential soundproofing needs.

As Always,

Dr. Bob
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Soundproof flooring Products

Soundproofing a floor has always been ambiguous at best, I am here to clear things up a bit about soundproofing a floor. There are many soundproofing companies out there telling their customers that Mass loaded vinyl works well as a floor underlay. I am here to tell you that MLV is not an effective floor soundprooing agent. MLV needs a dead air space in order to resonate and thus be able to meet the higher STC values that the manufacturers put on this product. There are much more effective soundproof floor underlays that do not need to resonate to be effective. One is called Impact Pro and is available exclusively at www.soundproofingamerica.com It is not yet listed on the pricing pages as it is a new product for us, but you can inquire about it by calling us toll free @ (877) 530-0139 and we can help you with complete installation instructions and can take your order for this great new product over the phone. There is another product that we carry called Impact Standard which is nearly as effective as the Impact Pro, but is much less costly. Both materials are made from a recycled rubber composite and both are extremely effective at combating impact noise from a wood or tile floor above. These materials come in 2'X2' squares or in the easy to use 4' X 6' sheets.
If you are soundproofing a floor in a condo, apartment or townhome, these materials are by far the best for stopping that annoying footfall from the floor above. It is much more effective for floor applications than MLV or any other barrier product. Remember, that MLV is great for wall and ceiling applications, but when it comes to your floors, always go for the Impact Pro or the Impact Standard for your floor underlay.
Please feel free to call us at Soundproofing America anytime for the very best in soundproofing materials and acoustical treatment products.

As Always,

Dr. Bob
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