(NAPSA)—Homelife is changing, so sound dampeningis more important than ever. Life is getting louder inside and aroundthe home.Televisions, home theaters, computers and video games blare from almost every room. Family cell phonesring orbuzz.Life gets loud. So muchso,infact, that the National Institute on Deafness and Other Com- munication Disorders says as many as 26 million Americans have high-frequency hearing loss likely caused by exposure to excessive noise. Excessive noiseis also linked to tin- nitus, sleep deprivation, cardiovascular disease and an increased risk of mentalillness. A German study found that depression and anxiety increased as annoyancefrom noise increased. Fortunately, there can be a way to protect yourself and your family. Your homesinsulation can do more than keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Theright kind can help transform your homeinto a quietretreat and sanctuary from the outside world. ‘The next time you have the opportunity to reinsulate your home, soundproofinginsulation can be an excellent choice to help you escape everyday noise. Installing stone woolinsulation on in- terior walls can control sound,deliv- ering peace andquietto your home. vides higher soundabsorption against low-frequency (bass) ranges that other typesofinsulation struggle to block. In addition,it’s: + Easily cut + Noncombustible, with a melting point of approximately 2,150 F Fire resistant + Notlikely to rot or promote the growth of fungi or mildew + Water and moisture resistant. Forgreat soundproofingresults, you caninstall the stone woolinsulation in your home theater, basement, home office, laundry room,furnace room and Stone woolinsulation is a top choice for professional recording studiossince it’s an excellent acoustic barrier that actually absorbs the sound. One, Rockwool even the washrooms.Its high-density and uniquefiberstructure reduces noise traveling from one room to another. a performance-tested productthat pro- wool.com/products/safensound. Safe ’n’ Soundstone woolinsulation,is Learn More For further facts, visit www.rock
