How to Soundproof a Generator

Generators are often noisy an effective solution is often required to suppress the noise emitted from them. Pump noise is usually a nuisance because they are sitting on comparatively lightweight structures. The best way to soundproof and to reduce any noise from a generator regardless of size is to enclose it within a Floor Mounted 4-Sided Acoustic blanket Enclosure. For best results the enclosure should be as large as possible to allow less heat buildup and also to be more effective at reducing the noise output from reaching other areas and acoustically isolating the pump to contain structure borne sound being transmitted from where it is mounted.

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Acoustical Blankets Suspended Walls Installation

1. Layout and mark area to be enclosed.
2. While the hardware is on the ground, slide roller track (16 RT) through connectors to designated locations. To make sliding roller track into connectors easier, squeeze ends of roller track together as you slide into the end of connector. Where two pieces of track meet inside a connector make sure to deburr the ends of the track and push the butting ends together so that they fit snugly. This prevents the rollers from getting stuck in a “pot hole” inside the connector. Be sure to see the track orientation detail to ensure that the enclosure is assembled as designed.

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Acoustic Blankets ANC-AB12 Installation

Material typically required to complete installation: ANC-AB12, self-tapping screws or nails appropriate for substrate, or other framing material (optional)
1. Determine the area to be covered.
2. If the material is provided in bound pieces (no grommets or Velcro along any edge)
– Using a self-tapping screw that is appropriate for the substrate screw directly through the ANC-AB12 material into the wall or framing material.
– You may use a washer, between the screw and the ANC-AB12, to help secure the material in place

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Foot Fall insulation system for free-floating type wood laminate and engineered wood floor.

Floating floors refer to installing an isolated floor from the framing or structure in order to reduce the resonant vibration energy within the wall or ceiling construction. By installing floating floors you are reducing structure borne or impact noise, such as footfalls, cupboards and doors shutting etc., that are being transmitted through a building’s structure. This type of floor soundproofing is referred to as STC (Sound Transmission Classifications) and IIC Ratings (Impact Isolation Ratings).

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Vinyl Barrier Acoustic Material

Vinyl Barrier Acoustic Material. This high density thin, weighted barrier, constructed of non reinforced high temperature fused vinyl with no lead filters. Weighs one pound per square foot and is 1/8″ thick. Apply to block transmission of sound through walls, floors, and ceilings. Also effective as a pipe and duct wrap to damper vibrations and reduce noise. Also available in a reinforced version designed to sustain it’s own vertical weight for suspension.

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Noise control curtains – Noise Reduction Blankets & Sound Curtain Systems

Noise Reduction Blankets & Sound Curtain SystemsThese blankets are cut to 4′ width X custom length, or available in any custom size required (custom slits, holes patches, windows, strip curtains and more can more can be sewn in to your order). These blankets are grommetted across their tops and velcroed down both sides for interconnection. Boasting average 20 to 40+ decibel level drops, these self hanging blankets are suspended either from a ceiling or floor mounted frame.

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