# Sound-Proofing Wall Screws Sound Screws are Spring-Loaded to Turn Walls into Sound Absorption By Bronson Suen | Published 2021-07-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundscrew-home-noisy-apartment References: [gizmodo](https://gizmodo.com/new-spring-loaded-screw-turns-drywall-into-sound-absorb-1847280616) Håkan Wernersson, from Malmö University's [Department of Materials Science and Applied Mathematics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-skateboard-deck), created a simple solution to noise contamination in the home: the Sound Screw. Drywall is surprisingly flexible, which means that the vibrations of sound waves are easily transmissible. The Sound Screw’s goal is to be a cheaper and easier alternative than installing thicker walls or [sound-absorbing panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-acoustic-panel) in a home when dealing with excessive noise contamination. The Sound Screw has a flexible spring below the head. In addition, this screw possesses a slight gap that allows the spring to expand and compress, thus absorbing vibrations, ultimately dampening the sound waves that find their way towards homes. Although still looking for a manufacturer, the Sound Screw will eventually be a simple and economical solution to the problem of noisy neighbors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Soundproofing Solutions:** The development of innovative sound-dampening products provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the soundproofing industry. - **Efficient Home Improvement:** Inexpensive and easy-to-install products like Sound Screws could disrupt the home improvement market by providing cost-effective alternatives to more expensive options for reducing noise. - **Eco-friendly Soundproofing:** The trend towards more sustainable living could create an opportunity for eco-friendly soundproofing solutions that reduce noise while also minimizing carbon footprint. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** The construction industry could benefit from developing and promoting cost-effective soundproofing solutions for homes and buildings. - **Home Improvement:** Companies in the home improvement industry could capitalize on the trend toward simpler, more affordable products like Sound Screws that offer an easier alternative to costly soundproofing installations. - **Sustainability:** Innovators in the sustainability industry could explore eco-friendly sound-dampening materials and products that appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Thin Sound-Dampening Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-absorption-material.md) - [Sustainable Soundproofing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-soundproofing.md) - [Sound-Absorbing Curtains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-gunnlaug.md) - [Simplified Acoustic Curtain Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noren.md) - [Geometric Sound-Dampening Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-compositions.md) - [Anxiety-Reducing Earplug Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earplug-design.md) - [Sustainable Acoustic Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycelium-wall.md) - [Sound-Absorbing Recycled Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundbounce.md) - [Repurposed Industrial Plastic Waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinfix.md)