R-rating is how the level of insulation is measured. Walls are mostly R-16 or higher, ceilings and attics are mostly R-30 or ...

These pads add insulation that can keep in cool air ... but it’ll make your life a bit quieter. When it comes to soundproofing walls, coatings from companies like Acoustical Services absorb ...

Rockwool is denser than fiberglass insulation and does a remarkable job reducing sound transmitted through walls, from outside. It also has other benefits including fire, mold, and mildew resistance.

Sound transmission through shared walls ... I can hear them snoring, and I assume that, because it’s an interior wall, there is no insulation. What are my options for solving this problem?

A contractor suggested insulation in the stud bays and two ... get an external speaker system that's not mounted on the wall. Since sound's already a problem, I'd also turn the subwoofer down ...

Q: Our house walls need more insulation and should be more soundproof. We also plan to add a bedroom. Will insulation make the existing rooms quieter and the new room more soundproof? A ...

“We like to add soundproof insulation to the walls and the ceiling," Voloshin says. "You can further dampen the sound by applying an extra layer of blue board or Sheetrock. Next, I would focus ...

Full-scale soundproofing, including insulation and barriers, may run $1,000-$2,000 for an average-sized room. Can I soundproof an existing wall without tearing it down? Yes, you can improve ...