How to Reduce Unwanted Noise

There are several different techniques used in the application of soundproofing and some of these can include:
· Distance
· Damping
· Room within a room
· Noise cancellation o Residential soundproofing
· Noise-barriers as exterior soundproofing
Distance is often used to reduce sound and is very effective for applications such as; reducing noise from industrial processes to residential areas. The application is straight forward in that the residential area is built at a comfortable distance from the industrial site or vice-versa.
Damping can be achieved in several different ways. One such way is to add a layer of soft and heavy material between sound and receiver, and this material can be applied on or into a wall or ceiling to make a very effective sound barrier.
Residential soundproofing refers to the elimination or decreasing of exterior noise. The soundproofing of windows is very effective as they are the main route by which external sound waves penetrate a building’s exterior.
Double glazing is very effective for damping sound, as two layers of glass which in turn are sealed to the frame are more efficient than a single pane of glass. This may be further improved by installing another pane of glass or window inside the windows opening next to the double glazed unit, and this is also known as secondary glazing and not to be confused with double glazing.
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