Yes, insulation helps reduce noise both from outside and between different levels and rooms inside your home. In fact, if outside noises seem louder than they should be, it may be a sign you don’t have enough insulation.
Installing insulation for soundproofing purposes is beneficial for any home, but particularly for those living in cities or other high-traffic areas, as well as people living in apartment complexes, where noises tend to be a lot louder. Loose-fill cellulose and fiberglass insulation are the best types of insulation for sound control.
Call MIG Building Systems today at 888-397-0988 or contact us online to learn more about noise reducing insulation options.
How Insulation Helps Reduce Noise
Insulation doesn’t just help keep consistent temperatures, it also helps reduce noise. To limit the transmission of sound from one area to another, a material that encloses the source of the noise must form a barrier that absorbs vibrations between the source and the adjacent areas. Insulation can do just that!
Keep in mind, however, that not every type of insulation reduces noise. For example, reflective insulation such as radiant barrier, which is often installed in homes in warmer climates, works by reflecting heat from the sun. It is installed in the attic, right under the roof and helps keep your home cooler and more comfortable—but doesn’t act as a sound barrier at all.
If you want soundproofing insulation, cellulose, fiberglass and foam insulation are great choices—and they can be installed in the walls, floors and ceilings of your home. These types of insulation reduce outside noises and noises from room to room and between different levels of your home or building.
For excellent soundproofing insulation installation in Upstate New York, turn to MIG Building Systems. Contact us online or give us a call at 888-397-0988 to schedule!
Insulation & Soundproofing: Airborne & Impact Noises
There are two different types of sound: airborne and impact. Airborne noises come from outside (traffic, voices, etc.) and also include noises from the TV, music and other things inside the house. Impact noise includes footsteps and vibrations from large appliances such as your washer and dryer. Insulation helps reduce both airborne and impact noises.
Are you interested in reducing noise in your home? Our insulation experts can help! Contact MIG Building Systems to learn more or if you’re ready to install insulation in the Rochester area!
