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When there's a need for sound reduction, then there's a need for acoustic insulation, whether it be for the benefit of neighbours or otherwise. There's a whole range of sound proofing that can be provided to keep noise at a more sustainable level. What is acoustic insulation though and how can it help manage noise reduction? The purpose behind sound proofing is to lower the sound pressure coming from any given source. With acoustic insulation there is a difference between insulating the sound and absorbing it though. This is because with soundproofing what is effectively being done is that the sound is being reduced as it's prevented from leaving. Sound absorption, on the other hand, means the amount of reverberation that's occurring within a room or enclosed space and how the quality of the sound is being affected by this. Both of these factors, therefore, will need to be taken into account when installing any acoustic insulation. There are a number of other factors that will have to be looked into when insulating a home or property in this manner as well. Where the noise is going to be coming from and whether or not it's produced from airborne sources, such as stereos, or impact sources like feet and furniture, is one important factor to consider. The premises that are being insulated is another, such as what type of building it is and how it's been constructed. It could be that it's an upstairs apartment, in which case a well-insulated floor will be required to prevent the downstairs neighbours from being disturbed. Building acoustics are important as these will determine how the insulation is going to be installed into its framework. Everything must be airtight when being insulated so nothing can escape, otherwise it will all be ineffective. This is where the important factor of what sort of material is being used becomes something that needs to be taken into account, along with making sure that all the holes and gaps have been sufficiently sealed up. Nothing can be allowed to escape, not even when the sound starts flanking whereby it goes around the sealed wall or space, by using a route that's weaker acoustically. With a clearer concept of acoustic insulation and what goes into it, then progress can be made as to how to best insulate a property as all of the factors get taken into account.
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