Seal the gap under the door: Noise can easily travel through the gap under your bedroom door, noise will easily travel in and out through this large gap. Close the gap by adding weatherstripping to the bottom of the door. Upgrade your bedroom door: Replacing a lightweight interior door with a heavy-duty, soundproofing door will [...]
There are many ways to reduce noise coming into your home, depending on the volume and type of noise Some of the common solutions are: Adding sound-absorbing materials and products to your walls, floors, ceilings, windows, and doors. For example, you can use heavy curtains, carpets, rugs, upholstered furniture, bookcases, wall hangings, acoustic panels, or foam [...]
Amidst the surge in urban expansion and construction projects across Canada, the issue of noise pollution has become increasingly prominent. Many Canadians are calling for greater responsibility from builders to address this challenge. Presently, most builders only meet the bare minimum noise reduction requirements. Without substantial government intervention, noise pollution will persist, impacting millions daily, [...]
Our bquiet windows substantially reduce noise, they are specially designed to do so. Our bquiet windows incorporate acoustical laminate glass. Extruded aluminum frames and various seals used around the glass and frame to insure a good tight fit. They are not an existing window that was modified, they were designed from the ground up. They [...]
Have you noticed the world is getting noisier? Well, if you live in Toronto, you are not alone. Many worldwide noise experts have Toronto listed as one of the top 10 cities in the world with the most noise pollution. Exposure to loud constant noise can cause actual ear damage like tinnitus or deafness. In [...]
The first step in reducing unwanted noise is finding out where it is coming from. You can spend thousands of dollars to hire a sound engineer to do a complete test of your entire home. Alternatively, you can try some simple steps yourself first. Stand in the middle of the room with your eyes closed [...]
The Toronto GTA population density is rising steadily. There are many more people, cars, buses, businesses, etc. in a confined area. This means more noise starting earlier in the morning and ending much later at night. Depending on where you live you could say noise is 24 / 7, 365 days a year. Unwanted noise [...]
New Energy efficient windows are better for Noise reduction Sound and heat waves travel differently. A new replacement window designed for energy efficiency is generally not better for sound reduction and in many cases is worse. Thermal windows are made with thin glass and a very small airspace. A specially designed window made with a [...]
We live in a time where new catch phrases pop up all the time to describe products. Often they are catchy but not accurate. We stay away from these, and let our product whisper for itself. Our bquiet windows reduce unwanted exterior noise using proven scientific principles. Reducing noise and blocking noise requires density, space, [...]
The 20th century was by far the noisiest century in the history of the world. Noise levels multiplied and spread into once quiet lands, blasting into suburbs, rural areas, and even the wilderness. Now the 21st century is on pace to be even noisier. Noise is everywhere around us all day, and all night and [...]