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Still Confused About Masks? Here’s the Science Behind How Face Masks Prevent Coronavirus
As states reopen from stay-at-home orders, many, including California, are now requiring people to wear face coverings in most public spaces to
reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and t…[Leggi tutto]
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Do Air Purifiers Actually Work?
The promise of an air purifier is an enticing one: An appliance designed to cleanse the air in your home, getting rid of all the impurities
including odors, smoke, dust, and pet dander. Given the fact that indoor air can have levels of certain pollutants up to five times higher than outdoor
air, we…[Leggi tutto]
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How do the different types of masks work?
Medical masks
Also called surgical masks, these are loosefitting disposable masks. They're meant to protect the wearer from contact with droplets and sprays that
may contain germs. A medical face mask also filters out large
particles in the air when the wearer breathes in.
To make…[Leggi tutto]
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Introduction to Partition Walls:
Partition Walls also called Stud Walls are unloaded walls intended to separate apart within a building, to form an interior room/cabinet, or to separate the laundry area from the rest of the building. Since partitioning walls can be loaded with a roof, therefore, they are built solely for the purpose of…[Leggi tutto]
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An account of an acoustic newbie's journey from bare walls to a well‑balanced, sonically pleasant space.
The physics of the propagation of sound is immensely complicated, and when the assortment of materials that make up the walls, floors and ceiling (plus
any windows, doors and furniture) are added to the equation, it's very d…[Leggi tutto]
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