Does Weatherstripping Block Noise? The Physics Of Air Gaps

Close-up of acoustic weatherstripping compressing against a closed door to block noise.

If you live in a noisy apartment building, you probably know the frustration. You close your heavy front door, turn the deadbolt, and yet, you can still hear every single footstep, conversation, and slamming door echoing down the hallway as if your door were wide open. In a desperate attempt to reclaim your peace and … Read more

Airborne VS. Impact Noise: Understanding How Sound Travels

A scientific diagram showing the difference between airborne sound waves and structural impact vibrations

What is the difference between airborne vs impact noise? Learn how these two types of sound travel through your walls, and the exact methods to block them…