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About Sound Service (Oxford) Ltd

UK Stockists and suppliers of a wide range of soundproofing and acoustic insulation materials for blocking and absorbing noise. We have been specialists in soundproofing and sound absorption since 1969 so one of the longest established businesses in the noise control industry.

Ceiling Sound Proofing

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Sound Service (Oxford) Ltd

The article on Ceiling Sound Proofing on our web site http://www.soundservice.co.uk has now been updated to include more comprehensive information for anyone looking for help and advice on how to sound proof a ceiling.  The article goes on to describe … Continue reading →

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Sound Proofing a Floor

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Sound Service (Oxford) Ltd

Sound proofing a floor can always be a daunting prospect with not knowing what to do to get the best results.  It is well known that installing mineral wool between the joists is a must.  But it is a common … Continue reading →

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Sound Proofing a Wall

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Sound Service (Oxford) Ltd

A new and revised article on help with how to sound proof a wall has been added to our commercial web site that gives more informed information.  The article includes details of what type of noise is usually encountered through … Continue reading →

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Noise Control in Walls, Floors & Stairs

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Sound Service (Oxford) Ltd

Question I found your website whilst researching soundproofing and I was attracted by the cost savings you have advertised. I presently live in an upper flat  in a bloc of 4 or upper villa as it is rather grandly termed. … Continue reading →

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QuietPanel Sound Insulation for Party Walls

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Sound Service (Oxford) Ltd

QuietPanel is a 27.5mm thick screw applied solution to upgrade the sound insulation properties of any wall.  For best results QuietPanel can be used on single party walls of masonry construction or lighter weight stud walls.  Thicker solutions of acoustic … Continue reading →

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Airborne Noise Control

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Sound Service (Oxford) Ltd

Question I found your website whilst researching soundproofing and I was attracted by the cost savings you have advertised. I presently live in an upper flat  in a bloc of 4 or upper villa as it is rather grandly termed. … Continue reading →

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DIY Soundproof Fences

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Sound Service (Oxford) Ltd

Are you troubled with road noise coming into your back garden or live close to a railway and cannot afford purpose made soundproofed fencing? Then why not build your own? First of all you will have to check with the … Continue reading →

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Noise is Bad for Health Study

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Sound Service (Oxford) Ltd

Our readers may be interested in reading the following written by Stacey Burling and published in the Enquirer, Philadelphia. Noise is so ubiquitous you might not even notice that you’ve forgotten what silence sounds like. There are sirens, buses, planes, … Continue reading →

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Noise through a party wall

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Sound Service (Oxford) Ltd

It is often thought that just applying a sheet of extra plasterboard to a party wall is all that is required to solve any noise issues they may with their neighbours.  The simple fact is this will not make one … Continue reading →

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Robust Detail or Pre-completion Testing for Part E Compliance?

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Sound Service (Oxford) Ltd

What is better to meet the minimum requirements of Part E Resistance to the Passage of Sound through separating walls and floors, Robust Detail solutions or pre-completion testing?  The Robust Detail solution in theory is good because the systems promoted … Continue reading →

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