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How does your noise barrier such as LV-1 work?
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LV-1 is a unique material. While it is only 1/8th of an inch thick, its acoustical properties are equivalent to three layers of 5/8ths inch sheetrock. This is possible because LV-1 is a heavy, limp material. Compare a typical wall configuration with a childhood cup and string telephone. When the string is taught, sound travels directly through it, when the string is limp, the telephone does not work. A wall configuration with LV-1 is similar to the telephone when the string is limp.
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I can hear people walking above me. I hear people in the room next to me. Is there anything that can be done?
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Our acoustic barriers such as LV-1 and NoiseOut 2 can used in walls, floors and ceilings. For clients requiring a higher level of acoustic separation, we suggest Decoupler Clips to be used in addition to our barrier material.
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I plan on putting recessed lighting and speakers in my ceiling. If I am going to have my ceiling acoustically treated, will it be affected by the lighting or speakers?
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Yes, each recessed light or speaker acts as an acoustic hole in your ceiling. This can be treated by lining the appropriate area with LV-A or our QB speaker material. This also holds true for the walls of your house. Any hole made in the wall must be treated for your wall or ceiling to be acoustically sealed (ex. outlets, light switches, etc).
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I hear waste pipe noises from bathrooms in my home. What can I do to eliminate this problem?
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Unlike cast iron pipes, PVC piping allows waste noises to escape. This problem can be solved by wrapping your pipes with LV-A pipe lagging.
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Is there any way to eliminate noise coming from a mechanical room?
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All units in a mechanical room emit low frequency noises which resonate throughout the house. These vibrations can be eliminated by installing flexible hose connectors, spring isolators, and QB 111 on the walls and ceilings of the mechanical room.
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What is STC and IIC?
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STC stands for Sound Transmission Class, and is a measurement of a partition’s resistance to airborne sounds, such as speech. IIC stands for Impact Insulation Class, and is a measurement of a partition’s resistance to the transmission of structure borne vibrations.
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What is a consultation?
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A consultation includes a site visit by an acoustical consultant. At this visit, sound readings and physical measurements are recorded. A solution set is prepared based on this information and given to the client as part of a complete findings report. Architectural details are taken into account, such as the exact floor and wall configurations. When applicable, the SoundSense computer algorithm is utilized to determine the Paradise Effect™.
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What is the cost of the consultation?
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The cost of a consultation varies depending on each situation. An estimate will be provided.
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What if I do not want a consultation or it is not in my budget?
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We can provide a general solution set and send you the specification sheets. The solution is taken from prior successful jobs, where a consultation was performed. There is no fee for this service, but there is no guarantee of the solution.
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Do you do installations? Can I purchase only materials, and do installations on my own?
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Yes and yes. We carry our own line of acoustic products, which includes several patented products. We are also a distributor for several companies that carry acoustic products.
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