If you’re a homeowner, your garage will be essential to your home. If you enjoy working in your garage or using your garage as a rehearsal space, you may become concerned about noise reduction. You’ll want to be considerate of your neighbors while getting the privacy you deserve. Other homeowners have faced these challenges and have learned some strategies that may be helpful to you.
Use Effective Insulation
The sounds you make in your garage will be less audible to neighbors or family members when you have sufficient insulation. Insulation should be placed in the stud cavities to reduce noise. Part of the reason for noise transmission is the resonation from those open cavities. By filling the cavities in, you prevent that resonance.
When installing insulation, wearing gloves, a mask, and eye protection is essential. Insulation materials (mainly fiberglass) can be hazardous if they are inhaled or if they get into your eyes. Use a utility knife to cut a piece from the insulation roll and place it between the panels. Pull out the paper tabs on the insulation materials and staple them to the studs.
Install a Vinyl Soundproofing Barrier
The soundproofing barrier is a thin vinyl material coated with barium sulfate. It’s heavy, making it difficult for sound to pass through. Applying the barrier horizontally gives you fewer seams to seal shut. You’ll need to create a wooden structure (typically using 2’x 4’s) to place between the studs so you can track the barrier to the structure.
The soundproof barrier material can be cut with a utility knife. The barrier can be attached to the structure with roof nails, which firmly secure the barrier to the wood. Some homeowners have combined soundproof barrier installations with caulking so that the caulking can seal any open areas.
Garage Door Installation and Repair
Homeowners who need a new garage door or garage door repair need a trained professional to help get the job done correctly. If you want quality garage door installation in the Aiken, SC, area, we invite you to contact us at Garage Door Services of CSRA. Every team member is trained and ready to install or fix your garage door. We are dedicated to ensuring your satisfaction.
Your garage door is essential because it guards your car and the other contents of your garage. If the garage door cables need replacement or one of its panels needs to be repaired, you’ll want a company you can rely upon. We’ve been providing excellent service in your area for many years.
Call us Today for an Appointment
You’ll be relieved to learn our trained garage door professionals are available 24 hours daily. Garage Door Services of CSRA is a family-owned company in the central Savannah River area. We provide quality garage door installation in the Graniteville, SC area. Call us today for an appointment to install or repair your garage door.