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.
STC
Rating
Description of
Performance
30
Loud
speech understood fairly well
35
Loud
speech audible but unintelligible
42
Loud
speech audible as a murmur
45
Must
strain to hear loud speech
48
Some loud
speech barely audible
50
Loud
speech not audible
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. In the Hotel/Motel industry, physical plants
with on-site offices and apartment and town home complexes.
In addition to excellent sound control, cellulose
dramatically reduces operating costs by reducing energy
usage and utility costs.
