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Why "Bylaw-Compliant" Floors Fail: The Truth About IIC Ratings and Noise Complaints
Why does "compliant" condo flooring often fail to stop noise transfer? This presentation breaks down the disconnect between lab-tested ratings and real-world performance in modern buildings. We examine how misleading IIC numbers leave homeowners vulnerable to complaints and why current strata bylaws may be fundamentally flawed. By shifting focus toward the Delta IIC measurement and utilizing 5mm underlays with perimeter gaskets, you can create a floor system that actually wo
Tony Adamson
3 days ago1 min read


The Science of Silence: Why Building Vibration is Louder Than You Think.
Ever wondered how a noisy pump in a basement parking garage can cause a headache for someone living on the 10th floor? It’s a common—and often frustrating—mystery in building management. You might have thick concrete walls and rubber isolators in place, yet the noise still finds a way through. In this video, Raincloud Noise & Vibration explains the "path of least resistance" and how building components like piping can act as a perfect conduit for vibration [ 01:10 ]. In thi
Tony Adamson
Feb 181 min read


Rotary Raises Over $25,000 for Coldest Night of the Year
The Squamish Rotary Club, together with Interact Students from Howe Sound Secondary, raise a record sum for the Squamish Helping Hands...
Tony Adamson
Mar 3, 20252 min read


🌍 Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day: Empowering the Next Generation! 🚀 ♀
As a woman in construction and mother of a daughter, I feel privileged to live and work in a society that focuses on lifting up its girls...
Kyla Paine
Jun 23, 20231 min read


Strata Headaches: Challenges Faced by Strata Councils When Dealing with Mechanical Noise
Strata councils frequently receive noise complaints. Skyrocketing populations in our urban centers, along with increased density, have...
Kyla Paine
Jun 22, 20233 min read


STC and IIC, The Deceiving Metrics of Building Acoustics
Have you ever tried to design or build a room for acoustics? The acronyms can make you feel like you just joined the military, and they...
Tony Adamson
Jan 26, 20233 min read


Understanding Vibration Paths
With mechanical equipment, the advice for vibration isolation can be quite confusing. There are many options and just as many expert...
Tony Adamson
Oct 5, 20223 min read


How Do I Stop Noise From Building Systems
Can't sleep? Is the hum, clunk, or buzz from noisy machinery in your building keeping you awake? Join me in this short video to...
Tony Adamson
Feb 14, 20221 min read


How not to mess up your seismic spring mount installation
When installing seismic spring mounts there are a few common mistakes that we see in the field, but the most problematic is installing...
Tony Adamson
Jan 18, 20221 min read


5 Tips for Installing Isolation Pads for Better Acoustics
When contractors are installing mechanical equipment and there is a concern the vibration will get into the structure and cause unwanted...
Tony Adamson
Nov 3, 20212 min read


Introducing... Raincloud Noise & Vibration
Welcome to Raincloud news. Thank you for visiting our site and taking the time to check us out. Here I will be posting plenty of...
Tony Adamson
Sep 27, 20211 min read
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