What is AcoustiCONDO?

23 mars 2021

You wonder what is AcoustiCONDO and how this program may help you? Read the following article to find out.

Tranquility when working from home, 5 tips for you

07 juillet 2020

In the last few months, due to an exceptional global circumstance, workplaces will never be the same. For many, working from home has become the norm rather than the exception.

The owl addicted to video games

27 mai 2020

One night, when Patrick and Caroline slip under the covers for the night, they started to hear machine gun sounds and low frequency "boums boums" at a jerky pace. It's late and the noises continues until the wee hours of the morning. The source of this no

Avoiding headaches: Sound Insulation in light wood-frame buildings

12 octobre 2018

When buying a condo unit in a wood-frame building, should I expect any difference in regards to the acoustics? When replacing the carpet to a hard surface floor, should acoustic solutions be adapted? If yes, what should I be looking for? These are questio

Impact noise in Condo: Interview with an acoustic consultant (part 1 of 3)

25 mai 2018

For this article, we spoke with Acoustic expert Jean Laporte, an experienced professional in the condominium industry, to benefit from his expertise and advice. For over thirty years, Mr. Laporte has been passionate about acoustics and sound insulation. H

Impact noise in Condo: Interview with an acoustic consultant (part 2 of 3)

25 mai 2018

Generally, during a new installation of wood flooring membrane, the co-owner must prove either the achievement of an sound insulation performance "X" to the condo boards by an impact test, or a facility in accordance with a master quote. In the long run,

Impact noise in Condo: Interview with an acoustic consultant (part 3 of 3)

25 mai 2018

Superior soundproofing presupposes a careful construction on the acoustic aspects and a knowledge on how to live together (the responsible cohabitation in the respect of the neighbors).

An acoustic regulation: is it worth having it?

17 mai 2018

Buying a condo can be one of the most important expenses you will make in your life. Therefore, it is normal to have expectations regarding your needs for privacy and respect for others, which go through soundproofing, among others. It is important to pro

Will you hear your neighbor with a FIIC 60?

12 janvier 2018

Noise transmission problems come mainly from the floor/ceiling assemblies (complete structure between floor and ceiling of the unit above) and through the party walls, that is to say between adjacent units. The noise problems associated with these assembl

The right acoustical solutions for your condo

26 octobre 2017

Are you tired of your old carpet in your condo? Is your spouse no longer liking the dark wood floor and wants to change it? Is your ceramic tile floor damaged and needs to be replaced? Do you already know the habits of your neighbours without having even

6 ideas to make your condo look bigger

11 août 2017

Every space available in your condo has to be wisely thought. Here are 6 ideas to transform your storage units into a decoration or to make your rooms look bigger!

Blog Condo living

What is AcoustiCONDO?

Tranquility when working from home, 5 tips for you

The owl addicted to video games

Avoiding headaches: Sound Insulation in light wood-frame buildings

Impact noise in Condo: Interview with an acoustic consultant (part 1 of 3)

Impact noise in Condo: Interview with an acoustic consultant (part 2 of 3)

Impact noise in Condo: Interview with an acoustic consultant (part 3 of 3)

An acoustic regulation: is it worth having it?

Will you hear your neighbor with a FIIC 60?

The right acoustical solutions for your condo

6 ideas to make your condo look bigger