We live in a very noisy world. What is the number one 311 complaint in New York City?  Noise, with over 738,000 complaints in 2024 alone! A noisy day should end with some peace and quiet in your own home, but alas, between arguing neighbors playing loud music or TV's, roaring motorbikes, trucks or cars oblivious of the existence of others, restaurants, construction, etc, often that peace is interrupted. What is the solution? Escape to the suburbs or a rural area further from the obvious urban roar?

The Carmel City Council  in California recently voted to permanently bounce the fast-growing sport Pickleball from within city limits earlier this month as frustrated residents complained that the “popping” sound of the sport, which has spiked in popularity in recent years, especially among retirees, has been echoing through the seaside community and driving them nuts. Leaf blower ordinances have popped up around the US in areas prone to the endless drone of those noisy creatures!

There is a way to escape noise. Intense insulation usually does the trick indoors. Then what about noise between rooms within a home? A heavy, flexible barrier material like Technoflex Mass Loaded Vinyl can be effective at blocking sound transmission through walls due to its substantial mass. The problem with super-quiet places? Even the smallest noise is much more noticeable!