To keep noise from entering a room they are typically installed in walls ceilings floors and doors.
Insulation to block noise.
However not every type of insulation reduces noise.
Sound blockers are typically hard heavy thick or in some cases flexible materials that reflect noise.
The quickest and cheapest solution is to add a single layer of regular 5 8 drywall over your existing walls.
In addition you may use materials or methods that separate or decouple the parts of a wall or floor so that sound waves don t vibrate right.
They will work as a sound barrier to minimize sound transmission.
It is installed in the attic right under the roof and reflects energy from the sun which keeps your home a lot more comfortable but doesn t act as a sound barrier at all.
Soundproofing materials and sound blockers keep noise from traveling through walls and floors from one space to another.
In some buildings they may add a layer of fiberglass batt insulation to help with noise and temperature control.
How to dampen noises with blown insulation.
To block noise coming from outside a room such as traffic noise or noisy neighbors you need materials that have a lot of mass.
There are three ways to reduce or prevent the sound transmission through walls at the time of construction.
Luckily there are many ways to improve the stc ratings on your walls and help block more sound.