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Aug
4

Turn The Volume Down On Noise With Acoustic Supplies

Excess noise can be a real nuisance in any environment but particularly in the home. No-one wants to be distracted by noise for large parts of the day and no-one deserves to be troubled by noise. At Acoustic Supplies we produce a large range of soundproof solutions for homeowners troubled by such issues. Each and every item within our range will prevent noise from becoming a major problem.

The main purpose of soundproofing is to cut out as much external noise as possible. Noise manifests itself in many different ways and can make its way into your home via a number of different areas e.g. walls, floors, ceiling, windows, doors etc. Those who live in a terraced home or apartments are most likely…

Aug
3

Reduce The Noise Of Your Neighbours Party With Soundproofing

With summer well and truly upon us, many people will be taking advantage of the sunnier weather by getting their BBQ out from the back of the shed, inviting some friends round and having an impromptu party.

Whilst many homeowners don’t begrudge their neighbours having a good time it can quickly become a problem if the party continues into the early hours and you’re struggling to get a decent night’s sleep due to noise levels.

If you’re one of the many homeowners for which this has become a real problem a simple and cost effective way to reduce some of your stress and anxiety would be to install soundproofing in your home.

Soundproofing is an easy way of reducing all the unnecessary…

Aug
2

JCW Soundproofing Gives You A Break From Passing Planes

If you happen to live close to a local airport this will be the time of year that you dread the most as millions of Britons will be taking to the skies. Extra flights to a variety of destinations across the globe are put on to cope with demand as people look to get away with their families for that well-deserved annual break.

But with this comes an enormous amount of air pollution, and most of all from the perspective of the homeowner, a huge quantity of noise pollution. Flights will be taking off throughout the UK 24/7 so unless you make changes to your home property now you could be struggling to gain essential sleep or general rest.

Noise can easily filter through even…

Jul
28

Acoustic Flooring Is An Apartment Noise-Killer

Noise can be a real pain. It interrupts our sleep patterns, disrupts us while completing work and very often it will affect our concentration. The problem is intensified further if you live in an apartment as you will find yourself in very close proximity to your neighbours. All it takes is a little creak from the floorboards of those living above you to put you in a bad mood for the rest of the day.

When noise starts to become a serious issue in your home you need to think about installing sound insulation as it will block a certain amount of noise from passing into your place of residence. Adding drywall to the existing ceiling of your home can work wonders…

Jul
13

Take Action Against Noisy Neighbours With JCW

One of the biggest causes of conflict between neighbouring homes is the issue of noise. No-one expects to be disturbed by noise when in the home, but unfortunately this tends to be a common problem for the vast majority of UK properties.

Even the police have little power to resolve noise issues between homes as they need clear evidence of excess noise before they can take action against culprits and this cannot always be proved.

If you have experienced problems similar to the above, then you need to take things into your own hands with the help of Acoustic Supplies. Acoustic Supplies are one of the UK’s leading stockists and suppliers of soundproofing solutions.

We can give you access to a full range of

Jul
11

Acoustic Supplies Can Cut UK Noise Complaints

The number of noise-related complaints in the UK continues to rise as the population grows and new homes are insufficiently insulated against noise. Bickering between neighbours has become common place and it can make for an uncomfortable atmosphere and unwelcoming neighbourhood. When noise becomes an issue between two homes, instead of letting it come between people, homeowners should each look to do something about it.

Of course, making a purposeful effort to make as little noise as possible is a good place to start, but sometimes even the minimum of sound can disturb those around you. In such situations you should call upon a company like Acoustic Supplies as we are specialists when it comes to soundproofing old and new properties.

There are…

Jul
8

Drown Out The Sound Of Traffic With Soundproofing

Despite increased calls from the government asking us all to use public transport more regularly, Britains roads are busier than ever before with an estimated 31 million cars on the road. This figure is only expected to increase as the population grows bigger. Now as well as having a damaging impact on the environment, increased traffic numbers also bring with them a high level of noise.

Many of us happen to live close to, or nearby a major road and it can be extremely annoying when a passing car, bus or taxi causes us disruption. It doesn’t matter whether it happens first thing in the morning or last thing at night, noisy traffic can be a real headache and a difficult issue to deal with.…

Jul
7

Soundproof Before Schools Out With Acoustic Supplies

Millions of schoolchildren will shortly be breaking up for the next six to seven weeks for their annual school holidays. Many families will be looking to take their children and family abroad, but due to the recession, many will be staying at home and because of this noise levels may be an issue in and around your home.

Acoustic Supplies knows how noisy young children can sometimes be and how annoying it can be when that noise manages to invade your private living space, whether you live in a house or flat.

We have a range of products to give you the peace and quiet you deserve this summer as we are a specialist provider of soundproofing solutions. Each of our noise-reducing products…

Jul
5

Soundproof And Do Not Let Snoring Become An Issue

Hotel chain Crowne Plaza has announced that they will be trialling snore absorption rooms in nine of its hotels across Europe and the Middle East. The company has taken this course of action due to stats from the Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association which reveal that 41.5 per cent of the population snore, equating to around 15 million people in the UK.

Similar measures can also be applied in the home if people find that their partner is keeping them up through the night with their snoring as soundproofing can be effective in some way in most types of location.

Soundproofing a room is a simple enough thing to do and when installed in the right areas it can absorb sounds like never before. Although…

Jun
28

Deal With Noisy Neighbours By Soundproofing

Following research by consumer watchdog Which? The Daily Mail has reported that at least five million people are annoyed with their next door neighbour, generally because of noise. It also discovered that more than ten million people have had a neighbour problem in the last year, which is equivalent to more than three in ten of all households.

These are frightening statistics and prove that the growing population of the UK comes at a price for many with noisy neighbours being prevalent in pretty much every town and city in the country.

It is suggested that those who are being driven crazy by excess noise should look to speak to the neighbour in question to address the issue. If this doesn’t work…