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Can You Hear Your Neighbor's TV? (Part II: Insulation as a barrier)
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Sound, or acoustical attenuation, is something we are all sensitive to. Quality Insulation, such as UltraTouch, can act as a barrier to sound waves.

There are two measurements used for qualifying sound barriers:

STC is based on a wall system.  All insulation manufacturers stake claims to high qualifying numbers by using complex wall systems for great results.  

ASK to see the NRC on the insulation!  First of all, this most likely is not available, or is not certified by an independent lab.  NRC is a measurement of the material alone.  UltraTouch absorbs 115% of all noise in a lab setting... absorbed all the sound and all the reverberation.  So who would know best?  Ask your Home Theatre and Automation contractor.  

A testimonial to this is the number of theatre rooms that have already been constructed in the Treasure Valley with UltraTouch.  Another testimonial will soon be available when construction and verification is complete on a Boise recording and sound studio.  The experts know the value of a dense product with an NRC of 115%.  Sound attenuation is achieved at a much lower cost than building complex wall systems for the same result.

Imagine a home constructed with this in the walls.  Talk about value to the customer, and for the price?  It is the best value in sound, indoor air quality and pest management.  Value Engineering at its best.

UltraTouch is an incredible sound deadner.  Yet fiberglass yields only half the acoustical values.  Your home, entertainment room and offices can be transformed into a quiet sanctuary.  UltraTouch abates noise from airports, freeways, and noisy neighbors (that's me).  

Check out our web site for more valuable information on the best in insulation technology.

Katy Slater

Ecopreneur

Idahoblue.com

208-340-1107

Posted by Katy Slater at 2/23/2008 1:18 PM Permalink | Trackback
Comments (4)
Re:Can You Hear Your Neighbor's TV? (Part II: Insulation as a barrier)
Well done Katy, sound deadening is often thought about after the fact. Road noise, the play ground, community pool, etc... should not be heard when in your home. Your only wish? More thought went into insulation during the construction phase. And too your point, your theater experience is only as good as the sound created within the room. Noise coming in from outside is annoying and simply distracting. Staggered stud wall construction is another good means to add an additional barrier of sound insulation. Coffee sounds great! Shoot me your contact at HTA as we should talk with them too!

MM

mike@mydigitalauthority.com
208-377-7102
Posted by Mike Martoccia on 2/23/2008 2:31 PM
Re:Can You Hear Your Neighbor's TV? (Part II: Insulation as a barrier)
This is a great discussion since I can't shut the dog three doors down up. The guy at HT & A is Eric Crawford. Great guy and very smart. Trey
Posted by tlangford on 2/24/2008 9:44 AM
Re:Can You Hear Your Neighbor's TV? (Part II: Insulation as a barrier)
Thanks Mike and Trey,
I applaud you, Mike, for seeking out industry professionals like yourself. Eric Crawford is a great guy, you can reach him at 208.286.4058

I'll be in touch this week for coffee.

Katy Slater
Idaho Blue.com
208-340-1107

Posted by Anonymous on 2/25/2008 5:11 PM
Re:Can You Hear Your Neighbor's TV? (Part II: Insulation as a barrier)
Great comments Katy and Mike! And thank you for the kind words Trey! Yes, many clients forget how critical exterior (beyond your walls) noise control is, and how easily it can destroy the sound quality in your theater. For example, let's say that you live near a road where the average noise level in your theater/family room measures 25 decibels (soft whisper). That means that any sound effects in your movie that are 25 db or quieter will not be heard because they will be drowned out by the ambient noise level. So now you won't be able to truly enjoy those high end speakers and amplifier because their amazing quality will be drowned out by ambient noise.

The ability of Idaho Blue insulation to both contain desired sounds and block out unwanted sounds is amazing. And this is visible in our industry. Many of the acoustics companies present at our trade shows have moved exclusively to recycled denim insulation (Idaho Blue) as their insulation of choice for sound control.
Posted by Anonymous on 2/25/2008 11:06 PM
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