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Tired of Holiday Music? Insulation Soundproofing in Orlando

Especially in larger cities like Orlando, there's almost an overnight rollover from Halloween to Christmas. Putting aside some people's fierce loyalty to their November-long Thanksgiving traditions, the holiday music starting early every year can start to grain on your nerves before December even rolls around. Don't worry - you're not turning into the neighborhood Scrooge just because you'd like to switch to a radio channel that isn't playing Mariah Carey every hour. 

When you come home, this should be your safe haven from the rest of the world, including the early Christmas carolers practicing around your neighborhood. However, for some homes, it can feel like the music is finding some holiday magic just to pierce through your walls. It’s not thanks to the overly persistent Yuletide cheer, though; instead, it could be due to deteriorated insulation. 

What is Soundproofing? 

When you talk about insulating your home, you may only think about how well the material will keep the house temperature regulated. However, insulation contributes to many different factors of your home's comfort and safety. The material can also help significantly with noise reduction in your household. 

Soundproofing is the reduction of sound pressure. With proper insulation installed throughout your home, you will not only be able to keep the temperature constant but also reduce the ability for noise to travel, keeping your home quieter. Soundproofing insulation can be used to keep the clamor from outside at bay or keep noises from things like your TV or stereo from traveling across the house. 

How Insulation Supports Noise Reduction 

To reduce noise a material is needed that encloses the source of noise and forms a barrier that absorbs vibrations between the source and adjacent areas. In the same way, insulation slows heat transfer, it also reduces the rate at which sound moves through a house. Noise from the outdoors, from room to room, or from each floor, the material in the walls pads the soundwaves. Noise pollution is significantly reduced when your insulation is updated. 

From the Outside 

Without efficient insulation in a home, the loud noises from outside can be exhausting and troubling for some homeowners. Car horns, garage doors, or even holiday parties from two doors down can disturb your sleep or activities. Luckily with the correct material, sounds from outside your home can be heavily reduced. The most common type of insulation homeowners are familiar with for noise reduction is fiberglass batt insulation. With this type of material, the thicker it is applied to walls, floors, and ceilings, the more sound vibration is reduced. 

The majority of noise that comes from outside your home is classified under "airborne noise." This noise type encompasses sounds from cars, pedestrians, and even nearby voices. With properly installed insulation in your home, the sound vibrations from outside will be stifled, resulting in a quieter home overall. One of the most noticeable differences homeowners say they first realize is not being able to hear cars pass by their windows, especially in busier suburban areas like Central and West Orlando. 

From Other Rooms 

Making sure your home is insulated from the outside noises is only the first step to reducing the overall noise in the house. The walls facing directly outside shouldn’t be the only area you check for insulation coverage - walls between rooms and even in between floors should be examined 

as well. Otherwise, not only will you notice uneven heating and cooling between rooms, but you’ll more than likely be able to hear between rooms too easily as well. 

Some common areas for noise to travel between different rooms in your house are where your floors, walls, and ceilings connect between rooms. Making sure that these areas of your house are properly insulated can help contain sound within the originating room. While insulation won’t entirely stop soundwaves from traveling from one room to the next - other objects and external soundproofing can additionally help - there’s a noticeable difference in volume after the material has been updated. Now, you can keep your roommate’s obsession with Michael Buble’s holiday album at bay for a little while longer. 

Choosing Insulation Material 

Once you have a better understanding of insulation’s impact on noise reduction, what are your next moves? First, find which material works best for your home’s needs. It’s important to note that you don’t need to fill all of the walls, floors, and ceilings with the same kind of material or type. While you may have batts installed in the ceilings and lower floors, spray foam may be your first choice for the walls and underneath or even on top of the roof. 

When it comes to choosing the right material, Koala Insulation of Central and West Orlando can provide a more in-depth analysis of your building's requirements. In addition to our professional experience, we also have more information on choosing insulation and comparing the benefits of each in this article. With a significant focus on a cost-effective and energy-efficient installation, our technicians are trained and experienced in providing high-quality coverage that prioritizes comfort and safety without sacrificing your budget. 

Improve Sound Control with Your Local Industry Experts 

Our industry professionals at Koala Insulation of Central and West Orlando are available all year to help improve your home’s comfort and safety. Especially with the holiday season coming up fast, it’s important to ensure your home’s current condition is in top shape, regardless of whether you’re having guests over or you’re planning to take a vacation to get away from the incoming snowbirds. 

However, it can sometimes feel like your expenses are already stacked with winter preparations, shopping lists, and dinners for family and friends. That’s why our team offers free evaluations to provide you with a breakdown of your current insulation and air sealing so you can make a balanced decision that works for your budget. Contact our team today to learn more about insulation’s impact on your home and schedule your free evaluation.