What is soundproofing?
Learn more about soundproofing, how it's measured, how it's achieved and what you need to do to better soundproof your home.
Soundproofing materials help to...
Insulation & passive design
Effective insulation plays a starring role in how well a house is able to separate the climate inside from that outside - and is...
How to choose insulation
Different sorts of insulation vary in terms of how effective they are at controlling heat and sound, how they can be installed and how...
How does insulation work?
Different types of insulation work in different ways to help control the way heat and sound travel through your home.
Thermal insulation prevents the flow...
What is insulation?
Ever wondered about what insulation actually does - or what it's made of or how it works? Find out everything you need to know...
What do Rw, Ctr and NRC mean?
To soundproof your home well, you will need to understand how soundproofing materials are rated and how soundproofing is measured. Find out about Rw,...
Soundproofing for home theatres
Home theatre design's a bit of an art. Find out what's involved in good home theatre soundproofing to ensure that you get the best...
Mechanical resonance
'Mechanical' sound transfer happens when sound passes directly from one solid surface or object to another. See how different parts of a home can...
Reflection, diffusion and absorption of sound
Sound can be controlled by either be reflecting it off a surface, diffusing it or by allowing it to be absorbed. Find out more...
Double brick walls and RWAR
Double brick walls and room-within-a-room (RWAR) designs work by adding a void between the inside and outside walls, often with a layer of insulation...