Finding peace and quiet: How to keep noise out of your home

Cellulose is a highly effective ‘sound absorber’, but it is most effective when the overall design is right. To transform your home into an oasis of calm, the following factors also play a crucial role:

1. Complete airtightness: Sound needs a medium to propagate. Every joint, every unsealed wall opening and every cable duct acts like a small loudspeaker. With the right system components (such as special adhesive tapes and membranes), these ‘sound leaks’ can be systematically sealed. Where no air flows through, sound stays out too.
2. Mass: The higher the mass per unit area of a component, the greater the airborne sound insulation. Resource-efficient construction methods typically involve the use of low mass, meaning that mass is of only minor relevance in timber construction.
3. Decoupling: The situation is different when it comes to decoupling. This factor plays an important role in timber construction. If components are mechanically separated from one another, even with comparatively low mass, the highest sound insulation requirements can be met. This applies, for example, to cladding/service layers or separate structures. These prevent vibrations from being transmitted directly into the entire load-bearing structure. In this context, depending on the construction method, the decoupling of the flanks is also important.

Cellulose flakes, which fill every nook and cranny seamlessly during the blow-in process, form a continuous layer of insulation. This interlocking structure prevents sound bridges and ensures that the structure vibrates significantly less.

• Seamless insulation: As the cellulose is blown in, no cavities or gaps are created through which sound could pass.
• High density: When blown in, the cellulose fibres mat together to form a seamless layer. Due to its high density, the flow resistance increases, enabling the cellulose to meet even the most demanding sound insulation requirements.

Have you already focused on the structural measures – namely insulation and airtightness? To complement this, clever interior design works wonders: heavy curtains, thick carpets and cosy upholstered furniture act as additional acoustic buffers. They prevent sounds from ‘bouncing’ from wall to wall, thereby significantly reducing reverberation in your living spaces. It is the combination of structural silence and acoustic cosiness that transforms your home into the sanctuary you desire.

Effective soundproofing is no secret; it’s simply a matter of using the right materials and ensuring precise installation. With cellulose and careful planning, you can create a barrier that keeps the hustle and bustle of the outside world at bay and gives you what you need most after a long day: peace and quiet.

You can find more information on how to make your home fit for the future on our cellulose page.