Sound Transmission

Nothing ruins the experience of moving into a new townhome or condominium more than realizing that you can hear the every word of your neighbor in the next unit over. The building code sets minimum sound transmission standards for adjoining units in multifamily housing. Builders often fail to design party walls, floors, and ceilings to adequately prevent sound transmission, or they “value engineer” a proper design so that it is rendered ineffective. Sound testing done by a qualified, specialized engineer can determine whether or not your home has adequate sound protection.