What are acoustic doors?

 

Soundproof doors are quite expensive and are therefore reserved for critical acoustic applications such as recording studios, government buildings, or administrative offices in factories with a lot of heavy machinery. However, if you're so sensitive to noise that your neighbor’s dog will keep you up at night, or if you're a hi-fi or home theatre fan, you could be a candidate for an acoustic door. For the ultimate in soundproofing, consider an acoustic double door. 

What are the different properties of acoustic doors? 

There are many different methods of soundproofing, from walls to windows to doors; Acoustic doors can be a very effective way of reducing the sound coming out of the room and keeping the sound in the room. These doors are available as single doors or large double doors; double doors reduce noise more than single doors as a large area is covered with a soundproofing product. 

May have windows, but windows are usually smaller as large windows can make the door less effective. You won't find any ventilation slots on acoustic doors as they leave room for the sound to pass through. For example, you cannot install a cat flap, as all these little things affect the full functionality of the door. 

Acoustic doors are rated on a scale of up to 58; this scale is called STC (Sound Transmission Class). The higher the STC, the more effective the soundproofing of the doors. For example, windows are a feature that reduces the STC of a door. You will see Porte Acoustique is versatile and most commonly found in recording studios where all sounds must stay in the room.

They are found in schools, offices and can even be used in the home for domestic purposes. Noise from neighbors and can also help reduce the noise that comes to neighbors. Acoustic doors are very useful for reducing the sound produced by home entertainment systems.