Soundproof Blog

Living in Northern Nevada means dealing with the smoke in the air from surrounding wildfires across the west coast. As wildfire season continues to prolong year after year, it is important to make sure that the air inside the house doesn’t become mixed with the smoke that is emitted from the fires.  Breathing in the smoke pollution is not only unpleasant, in can take a horrible toll on the lungs and be detrimental for overall health.  To help stave off indoor pollution caused by the smoky wildfires in the region, use our SoundProof Window products to help make sure the smoke stays out of the home. Sure, our windows are designed to keep noise out and make for a quieter environment, but our SoundProof Windows... Read More →

From May to October every year, the United States battens down the hatches to weather the storm season as hot and cold air meet to create tornadoes, dust storms and hurricanes. Among the checklist for prepping a home, owners will typically: Check seals to prevent air infiltration & water entry Secure garage doors & structures Mitigate possible projectiles around the property Trim trees to help protect both the tree and the home in case branches are torn away. Stock up on canned goods Board up windows and getting out the flashlights. As these natural disasters tend to leave true devastation in their wake, taking time to prepare your home can make a big difference how it will fare from Mother Nature’s wrath. However, as you... Read More →

Okay, so you want to soundproof a room from outside noise. Whether you’re looking to soundproof hotel rooms, apartment complexes, condominiums, business buildings, or your own home, we at Soundproof Windows would like to offer some helpful information. In this article we’ll discuss sound-absorbing materials, sound-blocking materials, reverberation, and more. How Do Materials Absorb and Block Sound? Sound-absorption materials do not block sound. Sound-absorption materials reduce the bouncing and echoing of soundwaves in a given room. Sound-absorbers alter soundwave paths and convert the energy to heat. You’ll often see sound-absorbing devices constructed with foams and ‘squishy’ materials. Sound-absorbers are designed to reduce the reverberation in a room. Reverberation refers to the continuance of sound in a room after it was originally produced. When soundwaves get... Read More →

Optimizing your house, apartment, or condo is on many of our ‘lists’, but it’s sometimes difficult to decide which projects to tackle first. Do I get those beautiful hardwood floors? Maybe I should upgrade to granite countertops? Is it time to take a look at the insulation and windows in my home? When deciding which home project should be next, consider the aesthetic value and the utility your project will deliver. Storm windows are an inexpensive way to increase your home’s insulation value, but are they really the best window investments you can make? What Are Storm Windows? Storm windows are usually installed as a cheap, economical, alternative to single pane windows. “Storm Windows” are installed on the outside of the single pane window (usually... Read More →