The Uses Of Soundproof Doors
Everybody needs to have private space to themselves sometimes – depending on your environment that is not always an easy thing to achieve! Unwanted excess noise can prove a major distraction in a workplace environment – office equipment, industrial machinery and often just general chatter and conversation of colleagues and workmates can disrupt our work and performance.
The same can be said of a home environment – when you are seeking simple peace and quiet, noise from televisions, games consoles, and music being streamed into the house from a myriad of electronic and digital sources, can shatter your attempt at some relaxation and private time! The installation of soundproof, or acoustic doors can be a significant help in reducing this unwanted interference with our daily life.
Soundproof doors are specifically designed and manufactured to reduce sound interference and noise from any adjoining rooms or areas to the room you are occupying. As well as the obvious use of soundproof doors to improve noise and sound control, there are other uses for these acoustic doors – here are some of the uses for, and benefits of, installing soundproof doors in your home or workplace:
Reduced Noise
The main reason you would consider installing soundproof doors, in any environment, is to reduce the level of noise within that specific room or area – exterior walls may reduce noise from outside areas, such as traffic, road works, and construction, but they won’t eliminate them completely. Installing internal soundproof doors will help in blocking some outside noise interference but have the added benefit of introducing noise control internally – acoustic doors will effectively reduce the noise levels generated within the internal environment itself.
In a work or office environment, office equipment such as printers, copiers, computers, and telephones can all generate nuisance noise which can disrupt an efficient workplace. In addition to providing this important noise reduction, soundproof doors will also enhance and improve the overall acoustic sound quality in that room or space – which makes phone calls, meetings, and such, easier, more enjoyable and, importantly, more professional!
This is a serious consideration in the home environment as well as your workplace – the rise in hybrid working patterns with many people working from home some or all their working week, installing internal soundproof doors in the home can create a more ‘formal’ and practical workspace for home office use.
How Soundproof Doors Work
The cavity between double-paned soundproof doors will minimise the transmission of noise whilst also containing and enhancing the sound within – it prevents ‘noise leakage’. In any environment where audio recordings are being created or listened to – such as a recording studio or cinema – this noise control is vital, as it prevents outside noise from entering your space and, in turn, prevents noise being generated within from filtering out to adjoining areas.
Enhanced Air Quality
Another, often overlooked, use of soundproof doors is to provide better air quality overall within a room. Soundproof doors are very effective in combating outside pollutants and other allergens. The specially manufactured seals alongside the multiple glass panels that comprise any glazing in a soundproof door, make them ideal for people who are sensitive to air quality and may suffer from a seasonal allergy. Soundproof doors are vital in environments such as hospitals and medical clinics where the quality of the air needs to be established and maintained to the highest of standards! Most air leakages occur because of the poor quality of the windows and doors rather than the walls – areas where air quality is important benefit greatly from the installation of the higher quality materials and design of soundproof doors.
Insulation
Another major use for soundproof doors is in setting and controlling temperatures within a space. All soundproof doors are fitted with seals as part of the overall design – whilst these seals are vital for the noise and sound control, they also act positively in controlling temperature by reducing air leakage.
Air conditioning systems work far more efficiently in spaces in which soundproof doors are installed – once the temperature is set, it is much more easily managed and maintained within these environments. So, in the warmer months, the room is more easily controlled with the cooler temperatures, whilst in the colder, winter periods, these spaces are much easier – and quicker – to heat as the warmth is trapped inside!
The insulation properties of soundproof doors make them ideal for preventing hot air from escaping a room or space and preventing draughts from entering. This, in turn, improves the overall air quality, keeping the moisture and humidity levels consistent throughout the day – all contributing to an energy-saving environment.
Other Benefits
The benefits of soundproof doors create an enhanced environment for either work or home – in a workplace these better conditions can lead to more comfortable environments for staff thus improving productivity, with the noise control helping to reduce stress and increase concentration and resulting in improved personal performance – the less distractions there are in the office, the easier it is for your staff to work efficiently. In the home, there are the same benefits if working, but also greatly enhance home life by providing more comfortable and private, quiet areas for family members to have their ‘own time and space’.
Aesthetics
Many people may not consider soundproof doors, especially for the home, because they fear they will appear to look ‘industrial’ or unattractive – this is not the case at all though -acoustic doors are available in many styles and a vast range of finishes from laminates, veneers, glazed panels and high-end paint finishes. Soundproof doors can be manufactured and installed to fit comfortably and aesthetically into any work or home environment.
Fire Safety And Security
Whilst we have talked about the primary function and reason for considering soundproof doors – noise control – there is another important and very valuable use and benefit to having acoustic doors either at home or work – enhanced fire safety and security! The strengthened materials used for manufacturing soundproof doors can also be fire retardant and serve as extra security against any fire outbreak.
These fire-rated soundproof doors will contain all the dangerous and harmful elements of the fire in the one space, allowing extra time for staff to safely evacuate work premises whilst reducing overall damage to the property or, in a home environment, providing that extra protection and time to get your family and yourself safely out of the home in a fire emergency!
Speak to a specialist door manufacturer who will be able to provide you with all the information and advice on soundproof doors that can greatly improve your daily work and home environment.
