Acoustic Insulation

To block out unwanted noise, whether it be for personal or business reasons, acoustic insulation is essential. It’s effective in situations ranging from simply reducing noise from traffic, construction, or neighbours to creating a haven from the world, a home office or a recording studio environment.

There are numerous benefits to reducing the noise inside your house, the effectiveness of which depends on a number of considerations, including the choice of material, how well the insulation is installed, and the specific noises you are trying to mitigate.

The choices open to you are numerous, let’s take a look at your options in more depth.

Why Soundproof Your Home?

The major, and most obvious, benefit of soundproofing your home is that you will block out sound that disturbs you. Other than this there are many other benefits to installing acoustic soundproof insulation.

You also don’t have to be limited to soundproofing your walls. Acoustic insulation exists for every part of the home and is available in very stylish designs to blend in with modern décor. There are also many other types of insulation to consider as well. There is Insulation designed specifically for lofts, walls, and floors that could also be a better fit for your project.

Improved Privacy – Soundproof insulation not only stops sound from coming into your home, but it also reduces the transfer of sound out as well. This reduces sound between rooms and other properties and is especially beneficial for multi-family houses, hotels, or commercial spaces.

Better Sleep – Helping to create a quieter, more calming space, especially in the bedroom leads to a more peaceful sleeping environment. Improving sleep quality is crucial for your overall well-being.

Enhanced Concentration – If you work remotely or need a quiet place to study, using acoustic insulation in your home office, or study, creates a quieter environment and a place you are more likely to be able to focus helping to increase your productivity.

Reduced Stress and Fatigue – By reducing excessive noise that disturbs your environment you can create a more tranquil indoor space. Excessive noise can lead to health problems such as stress and fatigue, if you struggle with these problems then installing sound-cancelling insulation could be a lifesaver.

Energy Efficiency – Simultaneously improve the soundproofing and energy efficiency of your home. Acoustic insulation gives you both, many sound-insulating materials double as perfect solutions to heat insulation needs as well.

Different Types of Acoustic Insulation

The choice of insulation will depend on the location you are going to install it in and factors like, your budget, and the type of noise you want to reduce.

Soundproof boards – Can be installed over existing surfaces to enhance sound insulation. Usually made from hardwearing materials, these rigid panels are ideal for soundproofing both walls and floors.

Underlay matting – Designed to be installed under flooring materials such as laminates or hardwood. Great at dampening impact noise from footfall.

Acoustic batten – Commonly used in stud walls, floors, and ceilings. This diverse type of fibreglass insulation comes in a variety of thicknesses and densities to provide a huge range of sound-dampening options.

Acoustic panels – Used in theatres, recording studios, and commercial spaces where sound quality and noise control are essential. Manufactured from materials such as foam, fabric, wrapped fibreglass, and wood, these panels are ideal for more professional applications.

Floating floors – These insulation panels are used over existing flooring with a new layer of flooring then added on top of that, creating an insulation sandwich. The acoustic underlay in between the floors provides excellent sound dampening for impact noises.

Acoustic insulation is a great addition to any household or commercial project, its benefits are obvious and depending on the insulation you choose, installation is also easy. For more inspiration or just to get some further DIY ideas, we have a blog chock full of useful information. Alternatively, give us a call and discuss any DIY-related issues you need help with, our customer service operatives are happy to help.