Soundproofing A Wall with RetroFoam Insulation

Soundproofing…the first word that more than likely comes to mind when you are in your home unwillingly listening to the barking dog next door, the neighborhood kids laughing and playing, or the teenage driver whose car desperately needs a new muffler.   Are you doomed?  Of course not!  Enter RetroFoam —  the affordable and BEST way to reduce those nettlesome noises that are creeping into your home!

RetroFoam’s acoustical properties decreases sound by an average of 45-50 dB!  You may be wondering, “Why is a 45-50 dB reduction so significant?”  If you’re familiar with the ear protection that is used in shooting ranges, that gear has an average of 28-31 dB loss.  When comparing the two, RetroFoam has a larger dB reduction than the shooting range protective gear by 38%!

What is Sound Deadening?

A common misunderstanding we often see is that insulation can soundproof your home.  To soundproof a structure means to create friction to the passage of sound, which results in blocking the sound entirely. While insulation in any form cannot soundproof your walls, it CAN deaden the sound.  Here at Gulf Coast RetroFoam we are proud of the fact that we can significantly deaden sound!

Sound deadening reduces the vibration of volume.  In order to fully grasp the benefits of RetroFoam’s sound deadening abilities, we need to understand the basics of how sound travels. According to GIK Acoustics in Atlanta, Georgia, sound travels in two ways — throughout the air and through structures.   Airborne sound is simple to understand.  Any open air you have in a room are considered sound leaks–for example, outlets, HVAC ducting, electrical switches, etc.
When sound travels through structures, the sound vibrates those structures as well as everything connected to them–walls, floors, duct work, etc.  Those vibrations duplicate and magnify the sound, resulting in a noisy home.  However, with RetroFoam, we can help you transform your home into a quiet oasis with its ability to sound deaden.  

RetroFoam: The Sound Solution

RetroFoam is an injection foam that is 60% closed cell which allows it to absorb an extreme amount of sound energy–reducing your noise level by up to a momentous 75%! Whether you’re battling outdoor noise, or an annoyingly loud dryer, or a combination of the two, Gulf Coast RetroFoam is happy to help! If you are ready to start experiencing the sound deadening benefits of RetroFoam insulation then request a FREE estimate on our website or call us today at (228) 222-5248.