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Mill Building Soundproofing

Today, we see developers across the country invest in century old mill buildings and convert them into housing, commercial, or modern industrial spaces. In these types of conversions one challenge is always acoustics, sound transmission from space to space, the reverberation (echo) within a space, and the impact (foot fall) noise from upper levels. At DDS Acoustical Specialties we’ve come up with creative solutions and provided mill building soundproofing to developers and commercial customers.

These old, sturdy mill structures, some up to 200-years-old, were once staples of early American manufacturing. With their large spans, they are ideal for consumers seeking high ceilings, open floor plans and an industrial chic look. Today, practical considerations for converting these building reach far beyond aesthetics. Acoustic soundproofing and remediation require specialized attention and expertise to ready mill buildings for a new life.

Reducing Sound Transmission in Mill Buildings

Noise moving from one area to another is a big problem we’ve seen when it comes to mill building converting. You don’t want your residential or commercial tenants complaining that all they can hear is sounds from their next door or upstairs neighbors. Luckily there are acoustical products and solutions that can help.

The first steps to reducing sound transmission is to treat the floors and walls of a space with acoustical underlayment and barrier. Acoustic floor underlayment is applied beneath the finished floor and absorbs footfall noise that would typically be transmitted below. Acoustic barrier for walls is typically installed on wood framing and beneath sheetrock and significantly reduces sound transmission of adjacent rooms.

Love the look of the existing exposed brick or the vintage wood flooring? There are options to keep these features in-tact while treating the environment.

Improving Sound Absorption in Mill Buildings

Acoustical sound absorption products and application serve two primary purposes in the case of mill buildings. Firstly, it reduces echo and create a more desirable space for work, recreation, and living. Secondly, sound absorption helps reduce sound transmission since the more sound that is absorbed then the less there is to transmit to another space.

Sound Absorption can be achieved through proper application of acoustical products such as wall panels, ceiling panels, clouds or baffles. These products come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors to fit any aesthetic. At DDS Acoustical Specialties we will come up with a sound solution to any noise problem.

Soundproofing for Commercial Space in Mill Buildings

When redeveloping a mill building for commercial use there are acoustical aspects to consider. You don’t want businesses to be able to hear each other or their customers through walls or floors. In order to attract more tenants, you may also want to make sure business spaces have efficient sound absorption to reduce echo and improve speech intelligibility.

Soundproofing for Multi-family Housing in Mill Buildings

Soundproofing for multi-family housing in extremely important. According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), multi-family developments are recommended to have walls with a Sound Transmission Coefficient (STC) 50. This can be achieved with proper application and design of walls with acoustical barrier products.

Soundproofing for Modern Industrial or Manufacturing in Mill Buildings

When talking about industrial and manufacturing coming into a mill building acoustics becomes even more important. Noisy machines from manufacturers may become an annoyance to neighboring businesses. Depending on how loud the machines in a facility are, we may recommend an acoustic enclosure to restrict the sound around a specific piece of machinery.

  
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       Amazing products from an amazing company! We have used them now twice at our church and just added one more room for them to do. I had high expectations when they came in initially. They did not disappoint. Everyone immediately noticed the sound quality improvement in the rooms. This product helps us, as a local church, offer a much more comfortable environment for everyone coming into our church. Thank you again everyone at DDS.
     
   Ted Towne III 
 2023-09-06
 
 
 
 
     DDS did an amazing job sound proofing some difficult areas. They were great to work with and I would highly recommend them!

Just to add...we had DDS come back and sound proof other areas because we were so pleased with their work. Highly recommend!
     
   Jodi Zepke 
 2023-08-23
 
 
 
 
     We are so thankful for the installation that DDS Acoustical Specialities did for a preschool classroom.  The panels are making a remarkable difference in the sound in the room!  The children and staff are able to concentrate more in the echo-free space.

The company was excellent from start to finish!  Fair estimate, quick turnaround, prompt, professional and high quality work!

DDS was a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend you call them to help with sound issues!  They can improve your sound to make a difference!
     
   Rachelle Kehoe 
 2023-07-27
 
 
 
 
     From the very start DDS was a winner in my book. Dave answered the phone, came right out to assess our needs and we had a quote in no time. Their crew was informative, professional and kept their space tight and clean. And the product.... what a difference it has made in our restaurant. Even during the phases we could hear a difference from where the panels were installed and where they were not yet done. I would HIGHLY recommend them!
     
   Holly Neylon 
 2023-03-31
 
 
 
 
     We recently worked with DDS Acoustical Specialties on an acoustic solution for a workstation area. We went with a combination of pinnable panels, ceiling panels, wall panels, and art panels, which have exceeded our expectations for the space.
     
   Sarah Rahkonen 
 2023-03-21
 
 
 
 
     My church engaged DDS Acoustical Specialties to reduce the noise level in our parish hall.  The hard surfaces on the floor, walls, and ceiling made it difficult to converse when the room was full.  We are very pleased with both the appearance of the sound absorbing foam panels which DDSAS installed on the ceiling and also with the reduction in the noise level.  Many of our members have commented favorably on the improvement.  I would recommend this company without reservation.
     
   David Martin 
 2023-01-19
 
 
 
 
     Great experience. We had a very severe sound reverberation issue in our town hall meeting room and Tyler and his team solved it quickly and affordably. Town meetings will never be filled with complaints (about the inability to hear) ever again. I highly recommend this company. And if you are ever in the Town of Sharon, Connecticut on a weekday, pop in, go to the second floor and hear for yourself
     
   Brent Colley 
 2022-10-27
 
 
 
 
     I had a great experience with DDS Acoustical Specialties from start to finish. I have a small physical therapy practice in Burlington, VT. and needed soundproofiing for my office. Mary was prompt and very knowledgable about how I could be helped on the phone and throughout the process. Steve made the long drive to provide and estimate for the work, and was extremely efficient, professional and pleasant to work with during the installation. They soundproofed the doors and ceiling tiles and it's made a tremendous difference.The entire process took about a month from start to finish.  I now feel confident that my space is private and secure for my clients. I would highly recommend their services!
     
   Michelle Downing 
 2022-08-01
 
 
 
 
     Great company to work with. Reasonable price for an acoustical solution in my 2900 sqf restaurant space. The noise has reduced considerably and people can hear each other even when the restaurant is fully booked. Highly recommended.
     
   Antonio De Trizio 
 2022-08-01
 
 
 
 
     We had a great experience working with DDS. They checked all the boxes: great service, extremely knowledgeable, great selection at different price points; worked quickly and efficiently. Will use again in the future!
     
   Esme Green 
 2022-07-15
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
  
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