Soundproofing Aldershot

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Soundproofer Aldershot Hampshire (GU11): If you're worried by the level of noise that is invading your Aldershot home, be it in a studio, lounge, home office or bedroom, you should think about installing some soundproofing. You may also be concerned about noise from a home cinema or family room escaping and causing a disturbance to others in the house. Whatever your requirements are, soundproofing will give you peace of mind and sanity.

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Before we can find strategies for eliminating sound pollution, we should understand how sound travels.

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There are only two ways by which sound can travel around a room:

1. In open spaces by movement of air.

2. Within and around a solid object by vibration and reflection.

Sound can also travel through water, however unless you're planning to soundproof a swimming pool or aquarium we will just concern ourselves with its isolation via air and materials.

SOUND THROUGH THE AIR

Any gaps around doors, ill fitted windows, open ducting and even electrical switches and sockets can all be responsible for the transmission of sound into or outside a room. All noise vibrates the molecules in the air and these vibrations are what we pick up and hear as sound. Irrespective of the source of the sound; heavy machinery, music playing, children playing, traffic or aeroplanes, all sound is produced and transferred in precisely the same manner.

If you can visualise your room as a bucket, and you're trying to identify any leaks to seal before you fill it with water.

SOUND THROUGH STRUCTURES AND OBJECTS

We all know that sounds are merely the vibration of air being processed by the ear, but that vibration is also reflected by or transferred to solid objects. The walls, ceilings and floors will all have an effect on how sound moves around an area, and can even transport those vibrations to other rooms in a building. Even a solid concrete room, such as a cellar, can create a path of resonance which channels sound waves, and even amplify them, to other areas of a dwelling.

But, how can these sound generating effects be stopped from causing a problem? The solution is obviously, soundproofing!

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A bare floor is more resonant than one covered by a rug or carpet. These soft coverings will help to absorb noise but can also add a touch of elegance to an otherwise bare room. Hanging curtains and wall coverings can also damp down sound reflections and vibrations through windows and walls without the need for a professional team of soundproofing specialists.

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Another inexpensive and DIY solution is to plug any holes around windows, doors, sockets and light fittings. You can find professional acoustic sealants in many DIY shops which suppress the transmission of sound by absorbing the sound waves. Acoustic sealants are inclined to be a touch more pricey than standard sealant products, however the special design has far greater soundproofing performance and is worth the additional cost.

If your room is a blank canvas and you're soundproofing while you decorate or renovate, look at installing another skin of soundboard or plasterboard, (also called drywall, sheet rock or gyproc). Plasterboard is a very dense material that is both economical and efficient for soundproofing purposes. It is excellent for spaces such as studies, movie rooms or music studios that are being built within a property. It is far better to hire a certified Aldershot tradesman to install plasterboard unless you're experienced in this task.

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Lastly you need to check all doors in the area you're seeking to soundproof. While hollow doors are light and comparatively affordable, their soundproofing capabilities aren't the best. If you are able to change to solid wooden doors you'll find it enhances your room's soundproofing at minimal extra cost.

PROFESSIONAL SOUNDPROOFING SOLUTIONS ALDERSHOT

If you happen to live in a high sound pollution location, such as near an airport or next to busy roads, you'll have to be more radical in your attempts to increase the quality of the soundproofing in your house. The best solution for resolving these problems is to call in a specialist acoustic and soundproofing company from the local region.

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The initial questions you should be asked are:

  1. Is it internal sounds or external noise that you would like to address? i.e. To suppress overflying aircraft, noisy neighbours or street noise, or is it from internally produced sounds from a home cinema or music room for example.
  2. Where is most of the sound coming from? The floors, windows, doors, ceiling or walls.
  3. What type of room or area do you want to soundproof? Is it a fully lined concrete wall, a brick wall or a plasterboarded partition wall etc.
  4. How large is the area requiring soundproofing?

Your answers to such questions will allow you to get itemised quotes for the different solutions available that match your needs. There'll be different solutions for each of the key areas the space you want to soundproof.

PROFESSIONAL SOUNDPROOFING OF WALLS, CEILINGS and FLOORS

There are 2 key areas that need to be addressed to soundproof any room:

  1. Lower the effect of sound vibration, amplification and reflection by solid surfaces.
  2. Improve and maximise the amount of sound absorption.

To precisely analyse the elements that need to be improved, a site survey needs to be conducted by a professional soundproofing team.

The specialists will look at ways of adding materials with different masses and densities to boost the sound absorption capabilities of the area. The addition of acoustic foams and rubbers of varying mass and density will help in absorbing noise and reduce reflections and transmission sources.

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Any noticeable voids in the area might require some kind of muffling material to be placed between them to reduce noise resonation. If you picture these spaces as similar to a drum or wooden cajon then you can see that by leaving wall cavities and floor or ceiling joist spaces open, you're creating a noise amplifying area.

It is best to use mixed layers of different density materials to soak up unwelcome noises than a single layer made from one type of soundproofing material. The different materials will eliminate different noise frequencies and offer a more balanced feeling and auditory experience to a room.

All soundproofing contractors in Aldershot have to follow the requirements for domestic properties as specified by Part E of the Building Regulations. Such regulations must be followed in order to protect yourself and others from being negatively impacted by sound pollution.

Trade organisations in the soundproofing sector who provide guidance, qualifications and training are the Institute of Acoustics and the Association of Noise Consultants. Any Aldershot firm showing IOA or ANC accreditation has been appraised to make sure they provide the highest reliability, quality and standards of workmanship within the soundproofing industry.

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Where is Soundproofing Available?

Soundproofing services are available in Aldershot and also in nearby places like: Aldershot Camp, Tongham, Church Crookham, Ash Vale, Puttenham, Seale, Runfold, Wanborough, Flexford, Ash Green, Ewshot, Badshot Lea, North Town, Weybourne, Normandy, and in these postcodes GU11 1YF, GU11 1HS, GU11 1TP, GU11 1LW, GU11 1HA, GU11 1BH, GU11 1JP, GU11 1SU, GU11 1DY, GU11 1BQ. Locally based Aldershot soundproofing specialists will probably have the telephone dialling code 01252 and the postcode GU11. Verifying this can make sure that you're accessing locally based tradesmen installing soundproofing. Aldershot householders are able to benefit from these and numerous other related services.

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It seems from doing some elementary keyword research that one of the most common searches on Google and Bing is for "soundproofing foam" and for homeowners in Aldershot, maybe "soundproofing foam Aldershot". Now, that's quite concerning because this would imply that local householders are turning to acoustic foam as a way to fix their noise problems in Aldershot.

I don't want to be the bearer of bad tidings, but soundproofing foam isn't really the answer to most noise issues, and is certainly not much use if you are looking to block out the din from your noisy neighbours in Aldershot.

Blocking out noise is not the purpose of this familiar "egg box" shaped foam, which was in fact designed for use in music studios and similar settings, where it can enhance the sound clarity in a room, and reduce resonation, echoing and amplification. Soundproofing foam like this isn't effective for stopping noise from moving around your house, or preventing sound from passing through a neighbours wall. Since it is porous, soundproofing foam absorbs sound and permits sound to pass through, rather than stopping it.

This material may however be handy for you if you are creating a music studio in your home in Aldershot, in which case you will find that it is available in different thicknesses and tile sizes.

Grants for Soundproofing

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Environmental noise and soundproofing improvement grants have been offered in the past from Government and local councils. Until March 2020, grants were offered by the Highways Agency for the soundproofing of domestic properties if they were in specific areas affected by noise from traffic. Check the Government portal website for the latest compensation schemes and grants available to assist with tackling noise pollution and soundproofing of property in Aldershot. (Tags: Government Grants, Grants for Aldershot Soundproofing, Aldershot Soundproofing Grants)

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Sometimes it is quite hard to comprehend the volume of waste that is going to be produced when doing home improvements or property revamps in Aldershot. When it comes to soundproofing projects in Aldershot, it will depend on the extent and specifics of your project. Sometimes there'll be quite a bit of waste, sometimes barely any. It might be the case that waste removal is listed in your quote, because some tradespeople are happy to remove waste as part of the job. Make sure that you ascertain this, as you might be landed with doing your own waste removal.

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Regardless of whether the tradesperson is sorting this out or you're doing it yourself, hiring a skip will usually be the best waste removal solution. You'll need to choose the right size of skip, because there are various different sizes available. The capacities of the most widely used skip options are skip bags 1-1.5 yards, mini-skips 2-3 yards, midi-skips 4-5 yards, and builders skips 6-8 yards.

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Aldershot Soundproofing Tasks

Soundproofing Tasks Aldershot

There are a number of different tasks that can be completed by your local Aldershot soundproofing expert including concrete floor soundproofing Aldershot, sound management services, underfloor soundplank installation, acoustic fencing installation Aldershot, noise control, echo reducing Aldershot, soundproofing for ceilings in Aldershot, wood floor soundproofing Aldershot, acoustic mineral wool installations, reduce noise from downstairs, soundproofing services, soundproofing movie rooms, plant & machinery noise testing, noise reduction services, soundproofing solutions, sash window soundproofing Aldershot, independent ceiling systems, basement soundproofing Aldershot, soundproof curtains, soundproofing walls, acoustic thermal installation in Aldershot, noisy neighbour soundproofing Aldershot, soundproofing, isonic hanger systems, acoustic membranes, party wall soundproofing Aldershot, soundproofing supplies, reduce noise from upstairs, acoustic services, office soundproofing Aldershot, cheap soundproofing Aldershot, ceiling soundproofing Aldershot, and more. These are just a selection of the tasks that are carried out by tradesmen fitting soundproofing. Aldershot specialists will be happy to tell you about their whole range of soundproofing services.

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Also find: North Town soundproofing, Runfold soundproofing, Flexford soundproofing, Weybourne soundproofing, Aldershot Camp soundproofing, Wanborough soundproofing, Church Crookham soundproofing, Ewshot soundproofing, Badshot Lea soundproofing, Tongham soundproofing, Puttenham soundproofing, Seale soundproofing, Normandy soundproofing and more. These and other areas are covered by soundproofing specialists and associated tradespeople. With a wealth of expertise and knowledge, these versatile specialists can deliver high-quality soundproofing work on your property. The principal aim is to effectively lessen noise pollution, thereby ensuring a quieter and more tranquil living space for residents. By simply clicking here, soundproofing quotes are available to local residents. So, there's no reason not to get cracking on your soundproofing project right away!

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Other Tradespeople in Aldershot Hampshire: When you're considering doing improvements to your garden or home in Aldershot, Hampshire, the likelihood is you'll need a number of tradesmen over the course of the project, and although you might be currently looking for a local Aldershot soundproofing specialist, you could also be in the market for a double glazing installer in Aldershot, a bricklayer in Aldershot, driveway cleaning in Aldershot, a plumber in Aldershot, a decorator in Aldershot, a floor fitter in Aldershot, a carpenter in Aldershot, a tiler in Aldershot, home maintenance in Aldershot, an electrician in Aldershot, metalworkers in Aldershot, a handyman in Aldershot, SKIP HIRE in Aldershot, a plasterer in Aldershot, rubbish removal in Aldershot, and more.

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(This soundproofing Aldershot article was updated on 22-02-2024)