Client: “Let’s add another door. That’ll fix it!”
Physics: “Hold my coffee…”
When one door doesn’t solve the noise problem, clients often suggest adding another. After all, two doors must be better than one, right? Much like how two wrong turns don’t make a right, two poorly planned doors don’t make a sound solution.
Here’s what really happens: That space between your doors? It’s not just empty air – it’s potentially an acoustic amplifier in disguise. Without proper treatment, you’ve created a resonance chamber that might actually make things worse.
Think of it like trying to stop a leak by adding a second colander. Sure, you now have two layers, but water (like sound) is surprisingly creative about finding its way through.
The science is clear: Double doors can work brilliantly, but only with proper cavity treatment, precise sealing, and careful door selection. It’s not about the number of barriers – it’s about how intelligently they work together.
Real acoustic design is about creating a system, not stacking solutions. A well-designed single door system often outperforms a poorly executed double door setup.
The future of acoustic isolation isn’t in quantity – it’s in quality and intelligent design.
Kevin Mario Dsouza
Founder & CEO Sound And About
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