Case studies
DynoJet Motorcycle Dyno Soundproofing in Barrie
DynoJet in Barrie faced a design challenge installing a motorcycle dyno for high intensity stress testing. Operating inside a standard commercial unit, the facility shares walls with neighboring businesses. The goal was implementing commercial soundproofing for high decibel noise to ensure volume did not disrupt tenants. A roof vent created a potential escape point for airborne sound, requiring a solution that protected the area while allowing for full testing performance. With limited floor area, the owner needed a thinner, effective barrier instead of a traditional double stud wall to protect nearby businesses.
Wallace Avenue Project, Fredericton – Soundproofing a 52-Unit New Build
SONOpan soundproofing transformed a new 52 unit residential build in Fredericton, New Brunswick the Wallace Avenue Project ensuring exceptional acoustic isolation from the start. Freddy Beach Property Management teamed up with developer Russell and project manager Randy to address critical noise challenges in this multi family development: airborne sound transmission between adjacent units, hallway noise infiltrating suites, and impact sounds like footsteps echoing from upper to lower floors. These common multi unit apartment issues often result in tenant dissatisfaction, frequent complaints, higher turnover rates, and lost rental income, making proactive soundproofing essential for long term success in competitive markets like Fredericton.
Stuart Street Project, Pembroke – SONOpan Soundproofing for 8-Unit Residential Buildings
SONOpan soundproofing enhanced an 8 unit multi unit residential project in Pembroke, Ontario. The development is part of a 68 door community made up of seven buildings with four upper and four lower units in each. Developer Andrew Plummer of AJ Renovations and project manager Nick Brown of NB Custom Inc set out to reduce airborne noise transferring between stacked upper and lower apartments. This is a common challenge in multi-unit buildings that can significantly affect tenant comfort and lead to unnecessary noise complaints.
Habitation QM, Mariana Distillerie Trois-Rivieres, Effective Acoustic Panels Using SONOpan
Mariana Distillerie, located in Trois-Rivieres, QC, aimed to create an enjoyable dining atmosphere within their restaurant. Proper acoustics were essential to prevent echo and ensure that patrons could enjoy their meals in a peaceful environment, without the distraction of background noise. Steven Marcouiller from Habitation QM recommended SONOpan Soundproofing panels as a high-performance solution for sound absorption in restaurant spaces. With modifications from traditional applications, these panels targeted airborne noise effectively in this commercial setting, offering simple installation and sustainable benefits ideal for high-traffic venues. This approach addressed common challenges in open dining areas where sound reverberation often disrupts conversations, ambiance, and overall guest perception of quality.
Dynamic Concepts, Home Office Oakville, Soundproofing basement workspace from pet noise
Dovey from Dynamic Concepts in Oakville was hired to help a homeowner who worked full-time from a basement office. The client struggled with constant noise caused by pets moving around on the main floor above, making concentration difficult during work hours. The goal was to reduce this disruptive noise while keeping the basement’s comfort and ceiling height intact. To deliver an effective and straightforward soundproofing solution, Dovey selected SONOpan Soundproofing Panels, a high-performance product known for its ability to reduce sound transmission in residential environments. SONOpan offered the right balance between acoustic control, installation ease, and cost efficiency, making it an ideal choice for this workspace improvement project.
Uptown Solutions Group – F45 Fitness Studio, Downtown Sound mitigation for a high-energy urban fitness space
In the heart of downtown Vancouver, a fitness studio under construction faced the challenge of reducing high-volume workout music transfer into neighboring retail spaces. Since the studio was surrounded by businesses that required quiet environments, it was essential to find a soundproofing solution that ensured mutual comfort and compliance with noise guidelines. Amit from Uptown Solutions, the lead contractor, chose SONOpan panels to soundproof the walls. This choice allowed the studio to maintain its energetic atmosphere without sacrificing space or design flexibility, providing an optimal balance of function and style.
Portucana Construction Services - Agricola Project, Halifax — Soundproofing Multi-Unit Residential Building on a Busy Street
Warren Bryan, builder and owner of Portucana Construction Services, led the construction of a contemporary three-storey, 11-unit residential property on Agricola Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Situated in one of the city’s most vibrant and active districts, the building is surrounded by trendy cafés, restaurants, and retail shops. While this location offered strong community appeal, it also posed a challenge in maintaining quiet, comfortable living spaces for residents. Footsteps, voices, and the constant background noise of a busy commercial area had the potential to disrupt tenant comfort. To achieve superior sound control and create a high-quality environment, Portucana selected SONOpan Soundproofing Panels and SONOpro Soundproofing Membrane, leveraging their distinct strengths for airborne and impact noise reduction in multi-unit residential construction.
Inayat Construction - Best Western Hotel Merritt BC, Soundproofing a new 82-unit hotel build
During construction of a new 82-unit Best Western Hotel in Merritt, BC, with Inayat Construction, the owner and architect needed to attenuate noise transfer between guest rooms, corridors, and common areas. They first learned about SONOpan at Buildex Vancouver and immediately decided to specify it for comprehensive soundproofing. The team selected SONOpan Soundproofing Panels to treat ceilings and demising walls throughout the entire property. This proactive approach ensured quiet, comfortable stays for guests while meeting stringent multi-unit construction standards for noise control.
Yoni Mudra — Soundproofing a Women-Centered Community Hub in Kitchener
Yoni Mudra in Kitchener, Ontario, is a women-centered community hub dedicated to mindfulness, deep connection, and holistic wellness. It offers women’s circles, embodiment classes, guided meditation sessions, and therapy appointments—all within a beautiful, flexible environment designed for privacy and peace. As the space evolved into a local favorite, sound transfer between rooms became a challenge. To create the serene atmosphere members needed, the team used SONOpan for Women’s Community Hub soundproofing upgrades across key walls and ceilings. SONOpan for Women’s Community Hub panels, made from recycled wood fibre, effectively reduce noise transmission while supporting eco-friendly design. The panels were chosen for their ability to block both low and mid-frequency sounds, maintaining intimacy in therapy rooms without compromising the artistic, open feel of the studio.
Desi Living Inc. - Triplex, York ON
Desi Living Inc., led by builder Brad, completed a modern 4‑unit triplex with a 2‑unit laneway suite in York, Ontario, as a showcase of SONOpanX for multi-unit residential soundproofing. The goal was to create comfortable, high‑quality living spaces in a compact urban environment where controlling sound between units was essential. With multiple floors and adjacent structures, managing footstep vibration, impact sounds, and everyday noise between units became a top construction priority. To meet these demands, Brad selected SONOpanX and SONOpan to achieve exceptional sound separation throughout the triplex and laneway suite without sacrificing square footage or design appeal.
Commercial Office Soundproofing with SONOpanX by Caryndale Contracting
While researching for a soundproofing solution, Terry from Caryndale Contracting discovered SONOpanX for a commercial office upgrade. His team began converting an aging residential space in Galt, Ontario, into an office for a growing insurance company. The priority was ensuring that noise from the new upper-level workspace would not disrupt ongoing business operations below. Located in the busy Kitchener region, the client required a quiet, distraction-free environment where communication and workflow remained uninterrupted. Traditional flooring assemblies failed to sufficiently control sound transfer. Terry needed a practical solution that delivered strong soundproofing performance without major structural changes—vital for maintaining project timelines and cost control.
SONOpan Soundproofing: Bayside Inn & Waterfront Suites
SONOpan soundproofing played a key role in reducing noise at Bayside Inn & Waterfront Suites. Guest comfort is a top priority, so our panels were installed to create quiet, peaceful rooms. This busy, city-center hotel faced noise challenges from nearby traffic and trains. Sound also traveled through shared walls and ceilings. After 25 years of operation, the owner chose SONOpan to provide a durable solution for more relaxing stays and to protect the property’s reputation. This solution was also intended to preserve the aesthetic charm of the property while enhancing functional comfort, ensuring that guests would continue to enjoy both tranquility and ambiance during their visits.
SONOpan and SONOpanX Soundproofing: Quiet Living Achieved in Rental Units
BM BUILDS CORP, led by Ben Menecola in the Niagara region, completed a full renovation project centered around SONOpan and SONOpanX soundproofing. This success story showcases how advanced soundproofing solutions can drastically improve noise control and acoustic comfort in multi-unit residential buildings. The project focused on applying SONOpan and SONOpanX soundproofing assemblies across walls, ceilings, and floors to transform a noisy rental unit into a serene living environment.
How SONOpan panels helped create quieter, more peaceful homes in Michigan
Homeowners want more than just attractive finishes—they seek comfort, privacy, and peace. For multi-family homes, soundproofing is critical. In Trenton, Michigan, Livonia Builders, led by Danny Veri with nearly 40 years of experience, built 29 new homes, some with shared walls. Traditional methods often failed to block noise, causing complaints and dissatisfaction. To offer a better living experience, Veri sought a cost-effective, reliable, scalable soundproofing solution for his development.
Creating a quiet condo with SONOpan
A homeowner in a 3-story condo built in the 1970s faced significant noise issues from the unit above. The existing drywall contained asbestos, making demolition costly and undesirable. Additionally, there was no insulation in the ceiling, which worsened the noise problem.
Innovative Soundproofing Solutions for a Dual-Function Basement Transformation
A Brantford, Ontario family approached Grizzly Construction with a unique challenge — converting their basement into two distinct spaces with drastically different sound requirements. One side would become a woodworking shop equipped with noisy saws and power tools, while the other was to be transformed into a music room. The biggest concern was controlling sound transfer between the two areas and preventing noise from disturbing the rest of the household upstairs. The goal was to create a peaceful, functional environment that allowed both activities to operate without compromise.
Creating a Quiet Basement Airbnb with SONOpan
A homeowner in Burnaby, BC, wanted to convert the basement of their single detached house into an Airbnb rental. Ensuring a peaceful and private space for guests was crucial to avoid noise complaints and maintain high ratings.
Soundproofing a Juvenile Detention Center
Cameron Carr of G.W. Home Improvements took on an important project at a juvenile detention center in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The facility required increased soundproofing for shared walls separating a classroom, a counseling room, and a doctor’s office. The existing cinder block wall had ½" drywall glued to it with acoustic panels applied on the drywall. This assembly failed to prevent voices from being heard, posing significant privacy concerns within the facility.
Elevating Guest Comfort with SONOPanX in a Toronto Beach House Airbnb
Stephen Rocamora, owner of ROC Renovations, faced the challenge of creating a peaceful and comfortable environment for guests in a Toronto Beaches townhouse that will have an Airbnb within and neighbors to one side. The goal was not only to minimize airborne and impact sound transfer between floors but also to ensure a quiet and undisturbed environment throughout the entire home. In the context of an Airbnb with multiple stories, providing privacy and quiet spaces for guests presented a significant challenge.
Soundproofing an Oshawa, Ontario basement apartment
When it comes to soundproofing, basements pose unique challenges that demand practical solutions from contractors and builders. Curtis, the Owner of c.h.s.e Ltd., brings expertise in high-quality renovations, specializing in basement projects and optimizing living spaces. In this legal basement apartment conversion in Oshawa, SONOpan’s installation was the ideal solution for soundproofing the ceiling. Manufactured from recycled wood fibres, these panels effectively absorb and dampen sound waves. Whether directly affixed to framing, furring strips or resilient channel, the panels can be installed as needed in wall and ceiling assemblies. In areas with lower bulkheads, the assembly was adjusted to allow for an increased ceiling height while still maintaining a solid barrier for sound. SONOpan offered superior sound reduction and absorption in a project that came with challenges.
Case Study: Superior Soundproofing with SONOPan Panels at Country Pop 103.1FM
Country Pop 103.1FM, a popular radio station based in Louiseville, Québec, faced the challenge of relocating to a new facility to accommodate upgraded equipment and improve broadcast quality. Jonathan Cyrenne, the station’s Director, saw the opportunity to redesign the soundproof partitions for the four radio studios during the move. The main objective was to create an environment with minimal sound transfer to ensure crystal clear broadcasts, free from external noise intrusion. Achieving this required a professional grade soundproofing solution that met the strict performance standards demanded in modern radio production.
Grizzly Construction 4-Plex Conversion
When a property owner in Hamilton, Ontario, decided to transform a single-family home into a 4-plex, their primary goal was to create a premium living experience free from the noise concerns common in multi-unit housing. They wanted each resident to enjoy peace, privacy, and comfort without the disruptions caused by sound transfer. Aware that meeting only the minimum code requirements would not be enough to achieve this, the owner turned to Grizzly Construction to implement a solution that could deliver top-tier noise control.
Silent Booths Work done by Bear Cave Silent Booths
Sound isolation is a critical concern for professionals in audio-related fields such as musicians, podcasters, audio narrators, and voice-over artists, especially in noisy urban settings. Unwanted noise interferes with recording quality, leading to poorer production outputs. Trevor, the founder of Bear Cave Silent Booths, a Canadian Indigenous Builder and accomplished musician, recognized this challenge and set out to develop an innovative solution. The goal was to design and build high-quality sound booths that provide superior sound isolation and an acoustically controlled environment for clear, professional recordings. This innovation was intended to serve anyone needing quiet spaces, whether for professional or personal use.
Sound mitigation at Crooks Hollow Recording Studio
Crooks Hollow Recording Studio in Alberta, Canada, faced a crucial challenge in designing a facility that demanded superior sound isolation between spaces. The goal was to prevent sound leakage from the studio to the rest of the building and maintain effective sound separation between live rooms and the control room. SONOpan played a pivotal role in achieving these critical objectives.
Soundproofing a Bathroom Beside a Nursery with SONOpan — Coates Creek Construction
Soundproofing is essential for privacy and comfort, especially in homes with young children, where adjacent rooms like bathrooms and bedrooms can quickly become sources of unwanted noise. High-quality soundproofing ensures better sleep, relaxation, and overall well-being for families. Coates Creek Construction, led by Brian McGuire and Brian Clark in Ontario, faced a unique situation: an upstairs bathroom in a family home needed soundproofing, as it was positioned next to a baby's room. The original construction featured only 1/2" drywall without insulation between the rooms, which offered minimal sound attenuation—particularly noticeable during nighttime bathroom use. The homeowners looked for an affordable, effective solution that would integrate with their planned bathroom renovation.
The SONOpan Solution for PRO3 Properties’ Duplex Conversion
PRO3 Properties undertook the challenge of converting a run-down bungalow into a sleek, code-compliant duplex, showcasing Owner Christian Kalb’s commitment to revitalizing spaces with modern living solutions.
Improving Soundproofing in Multi-Residential buildings where minimum code falls short
This Ontario home builder was facing consistent noise complaints from residents in their townhouse developments. Despite meeting code requirements, the existing double wall assemblies were not effectively reducing sound transmission between units. Specifically, the sound of TVs and some appliances could be heard, resulting in noise complaints from the occupants.
SONOpanX: A retrofit solution for noise complaints in an Airbnb
Noise complaints resulting in poor ratings hindered the profitability of this Airbnb property. The primary concern was noise from impact sound caused by footfall. The owners wanted to improve the soundproofing between the floors without having to remove the existing parquet flooring.
PHOENIX Stretch Ceilings, Ceiling Overhaul
SONOpan soundproofing panels, chosen by Phoenix Stretch Ceilings for their superior sound attenuation, integrate flawlessly into stretch ceiling installations. The 4’ x 8’ panels effectively reduce airborne sound transfer, allowing for a modern look while fostering a peaceful environment. Phoenix Stretch Ceilings provides a cutting-edge ceiling retrofit solution that not only enhances the visual appeal of a space but also offers a unique opportunity for soundproofing enhancements.