Just moved into a new apartment and want to know the rules of being a good, respectful apartment neighbor? That's a great start. What exactly is apartment neighbor etiquette? Let's take a look. 1. Keep Sound to a Minimum If you're looking to play music, keep it at a...
Renting an apartment and want to know more about quiet times? What time(s) should you be quiet in an apartment? Let's take a look! Apartment Quiet Time Guidelines Typically, quiet time(s) in apartments are expected from 10 pm to 8am on weekdays and 11pm to 9 am on...
While there is no such thing as a totally soundproof apartment, there are differences in sound control between buildings. Some apartment complexes are built with extremely high sound control ratings (also known as STC ratings - sound transmission class). This means...
Are newer apartments quieter? Not necessarily. It depends on the specific sound control measures in place. In fact, many older apartment buildings are much quieter than their newer counterparts because they were built when construction costs were lower. While the...
If you've lived in an apartment before, you probably know how terrible an experience it can be to have a noisy apartment. Fortunately, there's a few ways you can find out if your apartment will be noisy. Before signing the lease for an apartment rental, you'll want to...
By definition, renting an apartment means you will be living close to your neighbors. When you live in an apartment building, you are probably wondering if your neighbors can hear you. Let's dig deeper into whether your upstairs neighbors might be able to hear you. In...
One of the most important items, to all renters, is finding a quiet apartment. Finding a quiet apartment is easy if you first identify the internal and external factors that can create noise and then the design features in an apartment which can control it. No...
Are apartment walls soundproof? Some apartments are and some are not. While there are a lot more soundproofing elements that go into sound control, below are some questions to ask to determine if you are going to be able to hear sounds from your neighbors while...
Why are apartment walls paper thin? "My walls are paper thin!" If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Most people fail to realize that not all apartment buildings are constructed equally. This makes sense of course. You've heard the phrase a well-built house or a...
Why are some apartments noisier than others? Why does it seem like I hear everything next door? The Basics: Sound in buildings is basically transmitted in two ways, airborne transmission (in an apartment, this often arises from conversation, television or radio) or...
