Why You Should Soundproof Your House
Noise nuisance has been somewhat unpleasant. The disturbance has made it almost impossible to find total peace and quiet in our home. Soundproofing was the magic word that ended the noise nuisance for us. It is true that most buildings need sound insulation. But just how important is soundproofing for your home?
Neighbour Comfort and Protect your Privacy
First and foremost, soundproofing your house prevents voice leaks. This makes sure that your neighbours don’t hear your private conversations. Sometimes, while you are tired and need some rest, the music and loud conversations can be heard from your neighbour’s building and this can be disturbing. Soundproofing your rooms gives you privacy and allows you to carry out your daily activities without disturbing other family members or neighbours who may be resting or sleeping.
Regulations and Policy
Many countries have now enacted legislation to deal with the issue of excessive noise/sound pollution. These rules and regulations offer good reasons for residents to soundproof their homes and indeed other noisy public places so as to ensure that one does not fall on the wrong side of the law.
Ensuring Construction Effectiveness
Each building will create noise. The noise is different to each other. Therefore, sound insulation is one of the choices to control the noise and make a nice and comfortable building. For newly built houses, every owner must make it a point to use materials that can enhance noise reduction. This should be included in the very first stage of the building plan. As mentioned earlier, building projects must meet certain regulations. It is, therefore essential to incorporate soundproofing ideas in the building plan to avoid any queries from building inspectors.
Health and Safety
Too much noise is not only bad for the environment but for the human too. We are not designed for excessive noise. A soundproof house could prevent cardiovascular diseases, including high blood pressure, stroke and other heart diseases that have been clearly connected to prolonged exposure to sound/noise.
Avoidance of Flanking Transmission
Sounds emanating from other residential dwellers can be transmitted not only directly via separating walls but also along with adjacent elements like internal floors, vents and external walls. Sound that travel via these media is called the flanking sound. Flanking sound can be avoided by proper soundproofing systems to prevent sound from escaping through other channels.
Enhance Quality of Life
There is no doubt that soundproofing your house enhances the quality of life and sleep quality. Residents who are exposed to sound regularly tend to experience a decline in their ability to read, learn and understand. High noise levels affect human cognitive functions such as the ability to recall, problem-solving capabilities etc. Research also indicates that children who study in noisy environments often exhibit low cognitive function. Additionally, annoyance is one effect of noise that can affect the quality of life. Even though trivial, annoyance can lead to stress, anger and sometimes exhaustion. Sleep disturbance has one of the greatest effects on quality of life as it impacts a person’s alertness and performance at the workplace.
So are you ready to soundproof your home for a better life?
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