subject: Keep It Quiet This Christmas With Soundproofing [print this page] One of the best Christmas presents that anyone could get this year is the relaxing sound of silence. There is no doubt that modern life is infinitely noisier than it once was; people live closer together and have far more ways to make noise than they did 50 years ago.
However, even though life has changed and got noisier there have been very few changes in the way that people respond to the problem. Although soundproofing has existed for many years, its use has often been primarily associated with heavy industry and manufacturing. This is not the case anymore; installing quality sound insulation is now within the reach of all consumers and it is a step that everyone should consider making.
The reason for installing soundproofing will likely differ for each person however; due to the vast range of products that are available there will be something that can help everyone. At Christmas the issues that most people will face are loud music coming from walls shared with neighbours; this type of noise disruption is easily solved by installing soundproofing walls.
The main benefit of this form of soundproofing is that it can be both built into the walls during construction or easily retrofitted, leaving just small amounts of redecoration to be completed. This makes the solution just as useful for old properties as it is for new properties. Using this type of installation will definitely help ensure a quieter Christmas while at the same time keep the home quiet for many years to come.
Not all noise disruption will come from neighbours or from in the home at all, in fact, many of the worse forms of noise pollution are entirely from external sources and can be the hardest to prevent.
These include the noise from traffic, building sites or aeroplanes which are highly disruptive but also very much a symptom of modern day life and there is often little indirect action that can affect the situation. In other words, your local council will not move a flight path or motorway because you are disrupted; although they may implement some basic soundproofing measures of their own, it is never likely to be as effective as installing soundproofing within the home itself.
Some of the best measures that can be taken against external disruption are insulating ceilings, roofs and windows. This, along with wall soundproofing, can ensure that the house is entirely covered against noise coming from all directions and will ensure a peaceful life for all.
