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Soundproofing vs. Thermal Insulation: Why They Are Not the Same Thing (And Why It Matters for Your Home)

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Many homeowners assume that adding insulation will also quiet their home, or that soundproofing products will lower their energy bills. These are two distinct sciences with very different solutions, and confusing them leads to wasted money and disappointing results.

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How to Insulate Interior Walls for Soundproofing and Comfort (And Save on Energy Bills Too)

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Thin, uninsulated interior walls let sound travel freely between rooms and allow temperature imbalances to persist throughout your home. Adding insulation to interior walls reduces noise transfer by up to 50%, evens out room temperatures, and can trim your overall heating and cooling costs by 5 to 15%.

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