There’s a lot of misinformation going around regarding sound absorption and soundproofing since some people think of these terms as interchangeable, but they aren’t! Fiberglass Insulation is generally used for both and it’s also being marketed as the end-all-be-all solution to your noise problems when in reality, it’s not. In this article, we will go …
Is Fiberglass Insulation (Glass Wool) Good for Soundproofing? Read More »
Rockwool insulation, or mineral wool, is very commonly used for insulating homes and buildings, be it for thermal or acoustic insulation. But it’s also extremely important to take into account how this insulation material behaves when exposed to water, mainly if it gets wet, if this might ruin it, if it’s still as effective while …
Is Rockwool Insulation Waterproof? What you need to know! Read More »
Fiberglass insulation is probably the most commonly used material for insulating homes and buildings, be it for thermal or acoustic insulation. But it’s also extremely important to take into account how this insulation material behaves when exposed to water, mainly if it gets wet, if this might ruin it, if it’s still as effective while …
Is Fiberglass Insulation Waterproof? All you need to Know! Read More »
Fiberglass insulation is probably the most commonly used material for insulating homes and buildings, be it for thermal or acoustic insulation. But it’s also extremely important to take into account how this insulation material behaves when exposed to fire. In this article, I will be going over how well Fiberglass insulation does in terms of …
Is Fiberglass Insulation Flammable? All you Need to Know! Read More »
Using the right kinds of insulation to prevent the spread of fire is essential when building a home, and some are better than others. In this article, I will be going over how well Rockwool does in terms of flammability, if it’s fireproof or not, how all of this is measured (flame spread index), and …
Is Rockwool Insulation Fireproof? What you need to know! Read More »
Plasterboard, also known as Drywall, is one of the most commonly used materials for soundproofing because of how effective it is and also because of its really low cost. In this article, I will go over what plasterboard is, if it’s actually good for soundproofing, what the difference between regular plasterboard and soundproof plasterboard is, …
Best Plasterboard (Drywall) for Soundproofing: Full Guide! Read More »
If there’s one thing I often hear people getting confused about it’s got to be the difference between soundproofing and acoustic treatment, or sound absorption since they usually use both terms interchangeably and think they mean the same. However, both techniques are quite different in terms of how they are designed to work, even though …
Soundproofing vs Acoustic Treatment; The Actual Differences! Read More »
Many people choose to install spray foam insulation in their homes, as it is a highly effective insulating material that can help keep your home warm and comfortable. However, if you are looking to remove the spray foam insulation from your home, this may be more difficult than initially installing it. There are a few …
Can you remove Spray foam insulation? How to do it! Read More »
Air vents are probably one of the largest sources of noise transmission in a house since they connect different rooms without any sort of insulation within them. In this article, I will go over how to soundproof a vent, be it by completely sealing it off and preventing airflow, or by installing sound-absorbing materials in …
Cellulose and fiberglass, or glass wool as it’s actually called, are two of the most-used insulation materials in construction, with rockwool and spray foam, of course, and they both perform extremely well. However, is there one that outperforms the other? Is one more affordable, easier to install, etc.? In this article, I will be comparing …
Cellulose vs Fiberglass insulation for Soundproofing! Read More »
