Why We Started Measuring Before Treating

Lomvico began when we realized most acoustic treatment companies were selling products without understanding the actual problem. Clients would install foam panels, add mass-loaded vinyl, or put up acoustic curtains — and still hear their neighbors.

The issue wasn't that these products don't work in the right context. The issue was nobody was measuring the actual sound transmission to identify which paths needed treatment.

Sound Transmission Is Complex

When you hear your upstairs neighbor walking, that sound reaches you through multiple paths. Direct transmission through the floor structure. Flanking transmission through walls connected to that floor. Airborne sound through gaps around pipes and electrical boxes. Sometimes vibration through the building frame itself.

Without measurement, you're guessing which path is dominant. You might add insulation to a wall when the real problem is impact noise through the floor. You might seal gaps when the issue is structural vibration. Money spent, problem remains.

Our Methodology

We use calibrated sound level meters to measure sound transmission under controlled conditions. We generate test signals in one space and measure what reaches the other. We test different frequencies because low-frequency rumble and high-frequency voices transmit differently.

This data tells us the current insulation level in decibels. More importantly, it tells us which frequencies are getting through and suggests which transmission paths are dominant. A floor with poor impact isolation shows up differently in measurements than a wall with air gaps.

With this information, we can recommend specific treatments: floating floor systems for impact noise, sealed wall assemblies for airborne sound, pipe wrapping for plumbing vibration. Each solution addresses a measured problem.

Verification Matters

After treatment, we measure again. This isn't just about proving we did something — it's about confirming the treatment worked as expected. Sometimes we discover an unexpected transmission path that needs additional attention. Sometimes the improvement exceeds predictions.

Either way, you receive documentation showing the before-and-after decibel levels. You know exactly how much quieter your space became. That's rare in this industry.

Why This Approach Works

Measurement-based treatment means you pay for solutions that address your actual problem, not generic products that might help. It means we can predict improvement levels before starting work. It means verification proves the treatment succeeded.

This approach takes more time upfront. The diagnostic visit costs money. But it prevents wasting money on treatments that won't help. It ensures the treatments we do install actually solve the problem.

That's why we measure first. That's why we measure after. That's why our clients get quieter apartments.