soundproofing

Sometimes noise can fall into both airborne and impact sound categories when sound vibrates from a surfaces.

01
Jan
2014

DIY Homes answer to Housing Crisis?

A new co-housing development has just been completed outside of Lancaster. Residents who formed the Lancaster CoHousing Group three years ago have reduced their environmental impact and costs by combining resources. They share a laundry, tools, kitchen facilities and a playroom.

The houses have all been designed to the Passivhaus standard. This aims to reduce energy consumption through the use of sprayed insulation, triple glazing, biomass boilers and solar panels.

Another self-build housing cooperative has been developed on the outskirts of Leeds. Packed with straw bales and sprayed with lime render, the straw keeps the heat in and the sound out.

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02
Nov
2013

£1.7m Noise Barrier in London

A group of residents in East London who have been campaigning for a concrete noise barrier at a cost of £1.7 million may see a political u-turn by councillors.

The council will have the final say on the matter on Tuesday. They are recommending that £300,000 be spent on enhancing the existing barrier on Veterans Memorial Parkway in London. But residents are fighting for a more robust solution of a concrete noise barrier to help to soundproof their neighbourhood from the noise pollution caused by London traffic.

Residents claim that the proposed work will not solve the problem. Local residents say;

“You can’t sit out in your back deck and have a decent conversation. The noise levels are ridiculous.” claims London resident Gerry Sunstrum, 69.

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30
Sep
2013

Noisy Neighbours?

Take some FREE advice from Metropolitan Insulation.

All of us at some point in our lives suffer from the unfortunate issue of noisy neighbours. If you are one of these unlucky households, you will know just how debilitating sleepless nights can be. Whether it is the consistent clip clap of footsteps from the flat above, or the dull thud of the bass from the neighbours teenage son, Metropolitan can give you advice and solutions that will make your home a more pleasant place to be, and make your life less stressful.

Over the next couple of weeks we will be publishing  some snippets of soundproofing advice for your walls, ceilings, and even to reduce noise from your washing machine!

“We had looked high and low for a low disturbance method of noise insulation due to neighbours children. Capital were not only fast and efficient from survey to installation, but exceptionally quiet!” (Mr and Mrs Fothergill, Richmond on Thames)

Check back here for soundproofing advice from metropolitan insulation.

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13
Mar
2013

Soundproofing Problems for Argyll and Bute Hotel

A Hotelier has been stopped from soundproofing his hotel by red tape. He has been refused planning permission to install double glazed windows so that his guests can get a restful nights sleep.

Local business owners have all supported the soundproofing application, but officials from Argyll and Bute council have refused on the grounds of the architectural and historic interest in the Category C Listed Building.

Read more about this story here http://www.buteman.co.uk/community/local-businesses/red-tape-blocking-window-replacement-says-bute-hotelier-1-2823841

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