Sound Transmission Solutions

Due to requests for sound deadening products Acoustical Drywall Services has expanded our product line to help solve these problems. "I¼m building a sound studio in my home. Can you help with the sound transmission problems?" "I live in a condominium and I can hear everything my neighbors are doing. Can you help?" Then a client wanted a product for a media room being built in their house. Acoustical Drywall Services was faced with a problem. How to improve the sound quality inside the room and limit the sound transmission outside of the room? Mike Rath, Owner of Acoustical Drywall Services, began to research the sound products that were available on the market. He found that they were expensive, not readily available and difficult to install.

Then Acoustical Drywall Services came across the Knight-Celotex Company and their sound board SoundStop. SoundStop was relatively inexpensive, easy to install and in stock at local suppliers. But was it to good to believe? Researching Soundstop included education in sound transmission ratings and conversations with engineers at Knight-Celotex. After installation in a few small projects, Acoustical Drywall Services found a new niche for its business. Now when customers call for sound products the company has something to offer. A few more projects came their way. Overlaying the sheetrock ceiling in a condo caused the homeowner to rave "I can¼t hear the TV, I can¼t hear the toilet flush and I can¼t hear that baby cry anymore!"

These projects prepared Acoustical Drywall Services for the biggest project they have performed to date: A high-end vacation ownership complex in Lake Tahoe was having terrible sound transmission problems. The architect was suggesting pulling up the flooring and laying down a sound deadening fabric. With beautiful hardwood floors throughout, this expensive undertaking was not a feasible solution.

Acoustical Drywall Services was brought onto the scene. Working with the owners and the building department they came up with a system that would work for everyone.

Working in the units that had occupants above, they installed layers of SoundStop and new sheetrock over the existing ceilings. Acoustical Drywall Services had to come up with a trim that would compliment the crown molding without taking away all of the beautiful detail. They then taped, textured and painted the new ceilings. This new system made a dramatic difference in the sound transmission problems and resulted in another satisfied customer.

If you have sound transmission problems please contact Acoustical Drywall Services. We will be happy to try to help you find a solution.

Soundstop - For More Information, including an interactive demo please visit:
http://www.aknightcompany.com/productline/soundstop/ss_overview.asp

1-916-771-9868