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Quiet
Comfort
A quiet home
or commercial building is relaxing and serene - with a peaceful aura of quality
and solitude. Homeowners realize that unwanted noise affects comfort,
concentration, and behavior. That is why it is crucial to insulate the ceilings,
walls, and floors with a material that effectively controls sound. The
Hotel/Motel industry and office space within industrial plants can especially
benefit from the superior sound control properties of cellulose insulation.
And since noise from within the structure can be equally disagreeable, it is a good idea to insulate interior walls and floors so that several people or groups can simultaneously enjoy different activities (such as watching TV, reading, and using the computer). Controlling noise is clearly important, but how can a homeowner or commercial builder know which insulation is best at keeping a home or business quiet?
Put
Them To The Test!
The best way to determine effectiveness is to conduct reliable, scientific
tests. Sound Transmission Class (STC) is a laboratory measurement used to study
the resistance of a wall, ceiling, or floor to the passage of sound. The higher
the STC number, the more sound is deadened. The table below gives examples of
STC ratings.
And
We Have A Winner!
As you can see, testing shows that cellulose quiets a home or building better
than fiberglass. The people occupying your particular structure, whether your
home, hotel, or business will appreciate the difference every day - in every
room!
Custom
Fit or One Size Fits All?
Different installation methods dramatically affect how well noise is controlled.
Fiberglass batts leave gaps and voids since they are cut and patched to fit the
countless variations throughout a home or building structure. Cellulose completely fills the
spaces in walls and ceilings that help carry sound because it is sprayed in and
provides a custom fit around wiring, plumbing, and other obstacles. A Real
Improvement For Every Home Whether your home is in the planning stages or built
100 years ago, Cellulose will help keep it quiet a real improvement!
Ideal
For Multifamily & Commercial Use.
In situations where sound control is even more critical, Cellulose has
proven extremely effective in thousands of applications.
Sources (1) Noise Control Design Guide, Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. (2)
Noise Control Design Guide, Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. (3) Cellulose
Insulation Manufacturers Association.
