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- 12 Apr
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No commentsThe GenieClip: Engineered Perfection
The newest clip available at our online store is the GenieClip by Pliteq. Pliteq is an engineering firm from Canada that designs products specifically for the sound isolation market. They analyzed the basic concept of decoupling with resilient sound clips and came up with a design that achieves the highest level of performance possible. Their [...]
- 8 Jan
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No commentsAcoustic Underlayment: Rubber Underlayment, Cork, Green Glue, and Others
There are several types of underlayment available for sale, but only one type really works well. Educate yourself here on underlayment before spending thousands on products that are falsely advertised.
- 31 Dec
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No commentsTriple Leaf Effect: What Is It?
What Exactly Is A Triple Leaf Wall A triple leaf wall is a wall with 2 air cavities, and not just one. Similarly, a quadruple leaf wall would be a wall with 3 air cavities. A leaf in a wall is a solid layer – like drywall – and (if you prefer) a triple leaf [...]
- 23 Dec
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No commentsBuilding An Isolation Platform Or Basic Floating Floor
Floating floors are very complicated, but you can accomplish quite a bit in small areas with basic framing and a couple isolation products. This method and testimonial should provide some guidance
- 14 Dec
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No commentsJoist Tape: What Is This Stuff?
Joist tape, integrity gasket, foam strip, whatever name it has, it does not work. For obvious reasons to some and not so obvious reasons to others. We’ll list a few alternatives to the tape that provide a similar low cost, but at least a little bit better performance.
- 11 Dec
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No commentsQuietBox For Isolating Recessed Lights
A QuietBox is used to isolate sound from passing through your recessed lights. The QuietBox is designed to maintain the acoustic rating of your ceiling while allowing you to use attractive lighting in your room. This is a product that is manufactured exclusively by Sound Isolation Store.
- 7 Dec
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No commentsBasic Methods of Sound Isolation
There are lots of products on the market that do not work for very simple reasons. The issue with these products is usually the simplicity of the product. Read this article to learn more about what products need to be able to accomplish to actually isolate sound.
- 30 Nov
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No commentsRC Assurance Clips
Fool proof way to ensure error free installation of resilient channel. The RC Assurance Clip acts as an impenetrable washer that puts extra space between the channel and the joist. The snap on clip works with any resilient channel but is specifically designed for use with RC Deluxe from Dietrich. RC Assurance Clips are used with resilient channel to eliminate the possibility of short circuiting your resilient channel installation. Click this article to learn more.
- 23 Nov
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No commentsLike Having A Freeway Running Right Through My Living Room
Every passing car and truck is a reminder of why you were able to purchase your place for such a low price. Dealing with exterior noise is obviously a very common issue–especially for those living in major metropolitan areas. There are all sorts of products and wall constructions that can severely reduce exterior noise, but if you don’t treat the weakest points then you will end up with one expensive (and still pretty noisy) exterior wall.