Sound Control
Recommendation Tool
Select your noise source and assembly type to get customized soundproofing recommendations. We’re here to help. Friendly, knowledgeable, and we’ll leave your project better than we found it.
Plan a Quieter Wall or Ceiling Assembly
Sound control is different from basic thermal insulation. Airborne noise can travel through gaps, penetrations, hollow cavities, doors, windows, and connected framing. Spray foam can help by sealing air paths and filling cavities, but the best acoustic result usually comes from a complete assembly plan that also considers mass, isolation, resilient channels, drywall layers, and flanking paths.
This calculator is a planning tool for common situations such as speech, music, plumbing noise, equipment hum, footsteps, and exterior traffic. Choose the closest noise source and wall or floor assembly to see a practical recommendation. The output is not a stamped acoustic design; it is a starting point for discussing the project, especially when comfort, privacy, or reduced sound transfer matters.
For homes, offices, workshops, multifamily spaces, and light commercial buildings, the right approach depends on the existing structure and the noise you are trying to control. A site visit is still the best way to confirm access, code requirements, ventilation, and which foam type makes sense.
1 Configuration
Select your noise source and wall assembly.
2 Recommendation
Based on your selection.
Minimum Spec
Best Practice Spec
Watch-outs
Note: These recommendations are general guidelines based on common acoustic principles. Every project has unique constraints. For critical applications, please consult with our acoustic specialists.