How does soundproofing work
The key to soundproofing is putting mass and/or distance between the sound source and the area you want to be quiet. If you want more info on sound proofing, read this article https://www.techprohomes.com/how-does-soundproofing-work/
Soundproofing can come in many forms and applications. In your vehicle it has the ability to absorb outside noises as you drive. In your home or apartment it can absorb the noisy neighbors or the sirens from the urban environment. Whatever the case all soundproofing does the same thing it absorbs the noise and dissipates it into the material. The Flat Surface If you look to the wall in front of you, there is a flat surface in most cases as not. This flat surface has an area. If the wall is slick and covered in paint, the pores of the wall are covered over. Every surface has pores. Think of it like a sponge. The smaller the sponge holes then the tighter the pores. When a surface is painted, the pores are plugged up making a slick surface. Like a sponge if the holes are open it will absorb, in this case sound. If the holes are plugged it will not absorb sound. It will reflect or bounce the sound back at you. The Absorbing Surface As explained above, the more holes the better things can a