August 13, 2020

What is the soundproofing of a building and how can we explain it in the simplest terms?

Soundproofing a building (or an acoustic insulation of a building) implies an implementation of construction measures (according to an already designed project) that will make it possible for noise (any kind of an individual sound or a group thereof) to be dampened by insulating obstacles between its source and others premises or rooms. Also, a good insulating project will provide a minimization of noise coming from outside of the building.

Quality soundproofing always has a double function:

  • • to prevent the spread of sound from inside the building, and
  • • to protect the building itself from the external noise

Soundproofing is realized according to the following approaches:

  • • by increasing the distance between source and receiver
  • • by using barriers that absorb the energy of sound waves
  • • by using damping structures such as sound barriers

What types of soundproofing are there?
Soundproofing of walls, soundproofing of floors, and soundproofing of ceilings.

Materials that are most frequently used for high-quality soundproofing:

  • • boards made of mineral or organic fibers
  • • elasticized Styrofoam
  • • rubber
  • • Bitumen
  • • polyethylene (PE) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film
  • • foamy materials (sponge foam)

Soundproofing installation and its shelf life

The installation of sound insulation begins with the creation of an insulation project, and then the project is implemented with a set of construction measures. It is important to know that the urban planning solution that is valid for the object you want to undergo the project has a great influence here, and the solution that has proven to be the best is cooperation with a team that is an expert in this branch of work.

One of the great advantages of soundproofing is that it can be successfully implemented in existing buildings. Therefore, with subsequent projects, your home can be provided with soundproofing that will best suit your needs.

Although many factors can affect the duration of soundproofing (construction conditions, construction quality, selected material, etc.), most well-designed projects will provide an unlimited duration.

Our recommendation:

The very mission of the SSA Pana company is high-quality and long-lasting soundproofing, which will provide the best solution for the specific problem of our clients in an easy way and with quick implementation.

One of the most widespread materials in the world, which can be successfully used in most soundproofing projects, is – insulating foam. Since we have extensive experience in the implementation of soundproofing projects, we believe that foam, as the chosen insulation material, can provide the best results, regardless of whether it is wall, ceiling or floor insulation.

Why do we usually use insulation foam?

  • • insulation foam installation is fast and easy (by mechanical fastening or gluing)
  • • insulating sound foam for soundproofing is very easy to remove or change
  • • insulating foam fits in the most limited soundproofing budgets
  • • foam on our market already has a commercial use which is unlimited, and is often used in soundproofing residential objects
  • • insulation foam is an ideal insulation solution in industrial facilities containing loud machines and engines
  • • foam withstands extremely high and low temperatures
  • • insulation foam belongs to the group of materials that are environmentally acceptable