This article is about sound insulation: what determines it and how it is resolved in a garden gym designed for this use.
Why noise is a real objection, not an excuse
In homes with adjoining gardens or in gated communities, sound travels further than it seems, especially outdoors, where there are no intermediate walls to dampen it before it reaches the neighbouring plot. Ignoring this can turn a good garden gym project into a source of friction with those around you.
At the same time, the noise coming in matters too: the garden is not always quiet, and a poorly insulated module lets as much sound in as out.
What makes a module insulate sound well
The mass and structure of CLT
Cross-laminated timber, thanks to its mass and its cross-layered structure, dampens sound vibrations better than lighter materials such as metal or PVC, which tend to resonate rather than absorb sound.
The rubber floor
The 15 mm rubber floor does not only protect the training surface: it also acts as a damper for impact noise, the noise made when dropping a weight or jumping, one of the sounds that travels most in a training space.
The door and how it closes
A well-fitted door, such as the double-leaf aluminium door of Supercubo Home, closes precisely and reduces the sound leakage that occurs with poorly sealed doors, both inwards and outwards.
What this means in practice
The aim is a space where the noise of training stays inside the module, without becoming a problem for the neighbouring house or the rest of the community, and where noise from outside does not interrupt the sense of silence that is part of training in a space of your own.
No material insulates one hundred per cent of sound in all conditions, but the difference between a module designed for this and a generic shed shows, above all, at the moments of greatest physical effort.
Frequently asked questions
Can the noise of training be heard outside a garden gym?
It is notably reduced with materials designed to insulate, such as CLT and the rubber floor, although no material eliminates one hundred per cent of sound in all conditions.
Is it a problem to have a garden gym close to the neighbour’s house?
It need not be, if the module has adequate sound insulation. It is worth assessing especially on plots with adjoining gardens or in gated communities.
Which part of the module insulates sound most, the walls or the floor?
Each plays a different role: the CLT walls dampen airborne sound and vibrations, and the rubber floor specifically dampens impact noise.
Does the door affect sound insulation?
Yes, a well-fitted door with a precise closure, such as that of Supercubo Home, reduces the sound leakage that occurs with poorly sealed doors.