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lulumoolah
in Soundproofing 13 years and 5 months ago
Which fabric works best for soundproofing walls?
Hi, I’ve got another soundproofing query. Since I live in a rental apt with no soundproofing – even my landlord eventually owned up to this…
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jcs32
in Soundproofing 9 years and 5 months ago
Suggest some sound controlling devices
Hi all I am renovating my home, so i think that to go with soundproofing ceilings and pipes. I would be best option to control…
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citizenjane
in Soundproofing 9 years and 10 months ago
options 1-3: soundproofing new ceiling?
Dear Brownstoners, A decrepit ceiling in our 1880’s brownstone was torn out and replaced with drywall (not the thicker kind designed to reduce noise transmission).…
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bobjohn
in Soundproofing 10 years and 2 months ago
what is a good way to soundproof floor
Hi, we will rent out the apt on the second floor of two apt brownstone and want to do something with the floor there to…
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ps158
in Soundproofing 10 years ago
Need 2 tubes of Green Glue Acoustic Sealant/Caulk - want to swap?
Anyone out there have 2 tubes of Green Glue Acoustic Sealant/Caulk they are looking to get rid of or would want to swap for two…
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carollann
in Soundproofing 12 years ago
Architect and structural engineer recommendation needed for roof deck redesign
Hello! I’m looking for recs for an architect and/or structural engineer to help my condo (16 unit) redesign our roof deck. The common roof deck…
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nintzk
in Soundproofing 13 years and 1 month ago
soundproofing ceiling
Has anyone here had their apartments soundproofed? I am talking about interior soundproofing, not windows. I am not looking to make it absolutely quiet. This is…
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stonedbrown
in Soundproofing 11 years and 1 month ago
Looking for Vibration Engineer
There is a very uneven road surface in front of our house. When heavy trucks and school buses drive down the street and hit the…
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jla
in Soundproofing 13 years and 7 months ago
Soundproofing from street noise
We have an auto mechanic shop directly across the street from us that installs boom stereos in cars. We are in Williamsburg. Every day there is…
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Somerset
in Soundproofing 12 years and 7 months ago
Can anyone recommend a residential contractor with soundproofing experience? I need to soundproof a brownstone basement room in the Slope for drum practice.
I need a residential contractor with soundproofing experience to construct a basement room for drum practice in a Park Slope brownstone.
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stuchesh
in Soundproofing 12 years and 8 months ago
Looking for a Soundproofing Contractor in Brooklyn
Hi – I’m looking for a contractor in Brooklyn who can take on a complex Elevator Machine Room soundproofing job. I have an RFP prepared,…
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brittonm67
in Soundproofing 12 years and 10 months ago
Soundproofing a ceiling
I am a concert musician and I practice regularly in my ground floor apartment during the day. I just moved into this place (which I…
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blammo
in Soundproofing 13 years and 1 month ago
Noisy children/permissive parents on my floor
I would greatly appreciate advice on dealing with noisy children next door from my Brooklyn Heights rental apartment. The children next door are about 3…
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