SOUND CONTROL FOR HOMEOWNERS

The Most Valuable Upgrade Homeowners can Make

Creating an environment of peace and quiet at home requires attention to detail, top-of-the-line products and expert techniques. It's not only noise from outside that can intrude on a restful night's sleep. Slamming doors, the murmur of a television, clanking pots and pans, and a variety of other household noises often disturb the rest of the house. Consider the location of various activities throughout the house to identify problem areas. Are you building the baby's room next to the home theater? Is there a bedroom over the kitchen or garage? Many sound control issues aren't discovered until after you move in, but that's no reason to have to live with them!

Specialists dealing exclusively in sound control in the home provide clean, expert advice for soundproofing your home whether you're building new or remodeling your existing home. Most sound control problems can be solved before construction is completed and while costs to remedy these issues after construction are high, the benefits provided by soundproofing upgrades dramatically improve the quality of your home life as well as the resale value of your home. Knowledgeable sound control experts can advise contractors and homeowners on special building techniques that can be used during construction to minimize the requirements for expensive soundproofing material later.

With state-of-the-art, scientifically proven products faxing out older, less efficient methods like fiberglass fill and double sheetrock, it's more important than ever to consult with an experienced specialist in residential sound control. Mass-loaded vinyl, acoustical absorbing foams, and viscoelastic adhesives are just some of the options available that add to the sound reduction capabilities of walls and ceilings. Some sound control insulation can even do double duty as thermal insulation.

It's important to know what kind of noise you are trying to eliminate and target it specifically. Traffic noise solutions may be as simple as soundproofing your home windows. Options include replacing the windows with vinyl-framed, double- or triple-paned acoustical windows or adding a secondary window on the interior frame of your existing window. Once noise sources are identified and prioritized, it's easy for an expert to find the right solution to fit your home.

A companion project to any home improvement venture, sound control goes hand in hand with room additions, basement remodels, home office renovations, and more. Eliminate the sound of interruptions, distractions, boisterous neighbors, and other unwanted noises with an investment in peace and quiet.

For more information and advice on soundproofing your home, you can call Super Soundproofing, serving homeowners for over 10 years, at 760-752-3030 or visit their showroom located at 455 East Carmel St. in San Marcos, Ca. You can also e-mail sales@soundproofing.org or visit Super Soundproofing online at www.Soundproofing.org. All products are in stock and immediately available from their San Marcos warehouse.