Our sales email is often filled with some interesting questions. Recently we received an inquiry on whether or not mass loaded vinyl (MLV) is effective at blocking sound through windows. The short answer is that it could potentially work, but there could be some drawbacks. Let’s dive into those drawbacks for this application.
Is Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) Effective at Blocking Sound in Windows?
Posted by Gary Fiedtkou on Feb 28, 2018 9:55:00 AM
Topics: Mass loaded vinyl, MLV, noise pollution, mlv curtain
Those of us that work in the industrial industry can agree the noise created within the reasonably large facilities can be unbearable. Working in demanding environments that have unpleasant noise can often pose a risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). The effects can be immediate, or it can take an extensive time for it to be noticeable.
Topics: noise pollution, Decibels, monitoring noise levels, sound