National Noise Epidemic Calls for Soundproofing
Ever increasing noise levels impact millions more each year, causing increased stress, disturbed sleep patterns and a deteriorating quality of life.
Fremont, CA (PRWEB via PR Web
Direct) April 11, 2005 -- Without soundproofing, peace and quiet is almost
impossible to achieve. The US Census Bureau estimates a population rise of 5% by
2010, which is a major contributor to the noise problem. Additionally, air
traffic is expected to grow 4.3% annually through 2015 and automobile ownership
is projected to grow over 15% by 2010 in some areas.
The escalation in
noise has resulted in dozens of noise-related lawsuits against next-door
neighbors, airports, railroads, nightclubs, supermarkets and dog owners, citing
everything from noise-induced hearing loss, non-physical stress and annoyance,
noise pollution, to disturbing the peace and quiet.
Many sound walls have
been built as a means of soundproofing homes situated next to freeways and other
busy traffic areas; unfortunately instead of solving the noise problem, they
just “spread it around”. The closest homes have the noise reduced from “very
loud” to “loud”, but many more homes have their noise levels changed from a
tolerable level into a significant noise problem.
Many home owners,
businesses and developers are taking soundproofing into their own hands, rather
than expecting someone else to do something about it.
Unable to sleep
comfortably previously, a 15th floor apartment dweller on Second Avenue in New
York City stated that after soundproofing, the street noise was barely
noticeable and sleeping became a pleasure instead of a struggle.
One
Louisiana bed-and-breakfast owner had continuous complaints about the noise
level from the bar next door. After taking measures to soundproof their
establishment, a 150-year old house, the complaints completely
stopped.
Some developers offer soundproofing as an upgrade to their
standard home designs. It took one Northern California developer over a year to
sell 9 of the 12 homes he had just built when offering soundproofing only as an
upgrade; on the last three homes, he decided to pre-install the soundproofing,
and sold these almost immediately.
“You can do something about the noise
problem with soundproofing, even if a highway is only 50 feet away from your
home,” explains soundproofing expert, and president of Soundproof Windows, Randy
Brown. “For existing homes and buildings, the thing to do is to install
soundproofing to handle the greatest noise source: your windows.”
“To say
‘People can learn to live with the noise’ is unacceptable,” adds Brown.
“’Soundproofing’ is a relative term: 100% soundproofing is not possible, even
with specially built sound studios. But with other less drastic measures you can
stop 75 to 95% of the noise, which does not even require replacing your
windows.” Brown notes that adding dual pane windows alone will only reduce noise
levels by 20% at best.
Find out more about Soundproof Windows and
soundproofing in general at http://www.soundproofwindows.com. The site also includes
sample installations and customer comments. Or contact them directly, toll-free
at 877-GET-QUIET (438-7843), 47630 Kato Road, Fremont, California.
About
Soundproof Windows:
Since 1998, Soundproof Windows has been a nationwide
manufacturer of soundproofing windows for noise abatement, providing an
alternative or enhancement to standard window replacement in residential as well
as commercial applications. Their soundproofing products reduce noise levels by
75% or more and are fully functional with excellent insulation
qualities.
Contact Information:
Randy Brown
Soundproof
Windows
877-438-7843
http://www.soundproofwindows.com
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