Fix the problem of noisy neighhbours

A survey conducted by Mori has shown that nearly half of the UK’s population feels their life suffers due to noise when they are at home. This figure has risen 35% since 2006 and 2% of people surveyed say they had moved house to escape noisy neighbours.

Noise Action Week (18 – 22nd May 2009) is co-ordinated by Environmental Protection UK, the environmental protection charity supported by pollution control professionals. They have been working for a cleaner, quieter, healthier world since 1898. For more info on Noise Action Week please go to www.noiseactionweek.org.uk

Noise mediation is the preferred method of reducing unwanted neighbourhood noise but this does not always work or in some cases the complainant would rather soundproof their property.

Sound Service (Oxford) Ltd has been supplying D.I.Y domestic soundproofing materials and advice for 40 years and their products are easy to install with little or no experience and provide effective soundproofing for floors, walls and ceilings as well as other common domestic noise problems.

Many people think that soundproofing is a costly and time consuming exercise when in fact you can treat most surfaces from as little as £30 per square metre.
Soundproofing increases the properties value and make it far more sellable if and when you want to move and can be considered a home improvement similar to double glazing.

“This year we are celebrating our 40th year supplying high quality effective soundproofing products to homeowners around the UK. Due to popular demand we have now created a range of simple systems designed to be installed by anyone with basic D.I.Y knowledge.” Describes Stephen Young, the companies Technical Manager.

Over 50% of their products are made from sustainable materials or 100% recycled rubber. With just two of these products Sound Service has managed to recycle 146,940 rubber car tyres which equates to 1,634 tons of rubber.
Sound Service offer a range of systems to treat all types of noise. These include;

• Easy to install doorseal kits to help reduce noise passing through a door & frame.

• 20mm thick wall panels called M20 which easily glue onto the walls to reduce normal neighbour noise by up to 75%

• Acoustic Enclosure Kits to reduce vibrating pumps such as showers.

• Anti-Vibration Pads to go under gym equipment and washing machines and many other noisy, vibrating machines. These reduce the structure borne sound being transmitted through to floors below and other rooms.

• Versatile flooring solutions with minimal height rise.

Don’t go on suffering with your noisy neighbour; call the friendly team at Sound Service to discuss what would be the right treatment for you. There are no pressure sales and no sales person will need to call.

There is even a quick and easy to use program called “Sound Wizard” on their website that will find the right product for your problem.

If you are experiencing any noise problem then Sound Service should be your first port of call. They offer free and impartial advice without any pressure selling. For more information please see Sound Service’s website www.soundservice.co.uk or call the friendly team on 0845 363 7131.

40 years of Sound Service

From its humble beginnings supplying car soundproofing in 1969, Sound Service has become one of the best known and respected names for soundproofing materials in the UK.

Based at Crawley Mill in the Cotswold countryside the team of dedicated technical staff ensure you are offered the latest in soundproofing design and innovation and this is partly why they have survived the test of time in a very competitive marketplace.

Architects and designers as well as alternative soundproofing companies purchase products from Sound Service as they recognise the quality of materials sold.

In 2008 Sound Service created its Green Policy and does all it can to reduce its carbon footprint from manufacture to final delivery to its customers.

The end of 2008 saw the launch of the company's shopping cart. www.soundproofing-direct.com where customers can now order over 60% of the main product range with more products being added daily.

A survey conducted by Mori has shown that nearly half of the UK’s population feels their life suffers due to noise when they are at home. Sound Service has developed a range of D.I.Y soundproofing systems for its customers to cover all skills and noise problems. These can be seen at www.keepitquiet.co.uk

When shopping around or thinking of working with a new soundproofing supplier Sound Service would ask this, have they been selling their products for 40 years?

Don’t put up with the noise any longer, give Sound Service a call, discuss your problem and see how they can help you.
Call 0845 363 7131 or visit their website www.soundservice.co.uk for brochures and full product information.

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Neighbours GFrom Hell is taking several days off for the Christmas break.

We wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Noisy Neighbours could be a thing of the past

Now has never been a better time to finally do something about your noisy neighbours.

Six out of ten people in the UK are annoyed by domestic noise and with Christmas approaching this number is bound to rise with drunken parties and noisy family get-togethers.

Sound Service has been supplying soundproofing materials in the UK for almost 40 years and has now launched their easy to install D.I.Y soundproofing systems.

The company boasts solutions for all types of floors, walls and ceilings and they are supplied with step by step instructions. With prices starting from just £28 per square metre for all the materials you need, you can’t go wrong.

“In 2009 we will enter our 40th year supplying high quality effective soundproofing products to homeowners around the UK. Due to popular demand we have now created a range of simple systems designed to be installed by anyone with basic D.I.Y knowledge.” Describes Stephen Young, the companies Technical Manager.

Not only does Sound Service offer free technical advice on their local rate phone lines but over 50 % of their products are made from sustainable materials or 100 % recycled rubber. With just two of these products Sound Service has managed to recycle 146,940 rubber car tyres which equates to 1,634 tons of rubber.

Don’t just take their word for it; the product pages on their website have genuine testimonials from domestic customers who have used the systems.

“I have found the service from Sound Service excellent. Reliable deliveries, an extensive knowledge of Soundproofing and great products.” Gary Louca.

So don’t put up with the noise any longer, give Sound Service a call, discuss your problem and see how they can help you.

Call 0845 363 7131 or visit their website www.keepitquiet.co.uk for brochures and full product information.

Isolgomma – Green Soundproofing For The Future

Isolgomma – Green Soundproofing For The Future

Sound Service (Oxford) Ltd has been supplying Italian firm Isolgomma’s recycled sound insulation in the UK for nearly 20 years.

Behind the Isolgomma success there is more than 30 years of experience and quality research that made its brand renowned worldwide. It is a success obtained thanks to the use of different technology that has been developed using recycled rubber especially designed for the production of sound insulation for the building sector, industry, transport and sporting facilities.

“In 2009 we will enter our 20th year supplying Isolgomma’s products to the building industry and homeowners around the UK. We have recently introduced another of their products for reducing sound under laminate flooring, making 5 products in total.” Describes Steve Backhouse in the Despatch Team.

With just two of the products Sound Service (Oxford) has managed to recycle 146,940 rubber car tires which equates to 1,634 tons of rubber.

The range, known in the UK as “Acousticel”, is ideal for treating walls and floors for new build and conversion and customers experience an easy and simple installation when fixing the products.

Due to the proven success of the Acousticel brand many builders’ merchants and small independent soundproofing companies also now stock the line making it available for collection in the main UK cities.

To obtain your free product samples and for advice on how they can reduce noise in your home/workplace please call 0845 363 7131 or visit Sound Service’s website www.soundservice.co.uk

D.I.Y Sustainable Soundproofing For The Environmentally Aware

We’re all becoming more environmentally aware with eco-friendly versions of everything from light bulbs to wall paint. But when it comes to the very fabric of your home, it’s often too late and too expensive to opt for green building materials.

With hundreds of soundproofing solutions available in the current market place for commercial and domestic use, Sound Service (Oxford) Ltd manufacture from sustainable materials such as recycled rubber where possible.

“Very often, homeowners and tenants want to do their bit for the environment but can’t find a way that fits in with their budget and domestic requirements,” said Stephen Young, Office Manager. “Even in new builds, it’s hard to incorporate eco-friendly materials into things such as walls and floors. But with our range of recycled soundproofing solutions, practical home improvement is both affordable and socially responsible.”

According to World Health statistics, half of the UK population is currently being exposed to more than the recommend levels of noise pollution, making soundproofing materials an excellent starting point for those wanting to go green in their home.

Even noisy neighbours can be given the green treatment with a 100% recycled rubber Acousticel wall panel. Designed to upgrade the sound insulation properties of party walls in the home and all types of domestic properties, the rubber mats are an environmentally friendly way to insulate a noisy neighbour with a minimum loss of room space.

What has Sound Service achieved so far?

Replaced 50 % of their soundproofing product range with recycled products or products offering a better sustainable index.

Managed to recycle 146,940 rubber car tires which equates to 1,634 tons of rubber with just two products.

To find out how to enjoy an environmentally effective sense of peace and quiet, log on to www.soundservice.co.uk

To obtain your free product samples and for advice on how they can reduce noise in your home/workplace please call 0845 363 7131 or visit their website www.soundservice.co.uk

Annoying your neighbour with noisy equipment? Stop it now

Noisy equipment such as shower pumps, plant machinery, compressors, office equipment and domestic appliances are very common. This type of sound can be tough to soundproof as they present two types of noise, vibration and airborne.

Sound Service (Oxford) Ltd has now created a simple and effective solution, Acoustic Enclosure Kits.

Having supplied the UK with soundproofing materials and advice for nearly 40 years, they have developed products that are easy to install with little or no experience and provide effective soundproofing for noisy machinery and equipment.

“We supply a large and a small kit to cater for most noise enclosures. These kits are supplied with detailed installation instructions and require very little D.I.Y experience. The components included are designed and made especially for this task and are not available over the counter in a normal shop.” Explains Stephen Young, Technical Manager

Sound Service are able to offer a wide range of acoustic solutions to treat all types of noise. They also sell D.I.Y soundproofing kits for doors and washing machines.

Don’t go on suffering with your noisy neighbour; call the friendly team at Sound Service to discuss what would be the right treatment for you. There are no pressure sales and normally no sales person will need to call.

“We have a quick and easy to use program called “Sound Wizard” on our website that should find the right product for your problem. As far as we know this is the only such program in our industry” Outlines Steve Backhouse, Sales Team.

If you are experiencing any noise problem then Sound Service (Oxford) should be your first port of call. They offer free and impartial advice.

For more information please see Sound Service’s website www.soundservice.co.uk or call the friendly team on 0845 363 7131.