Hello,
we are currently in the early stages of planning the layout of the individual rooms. As it stands, it seems practical to place the utility room next to two bedrooms.
I am wondering if this is a good idea or if the noise generated in the utility room will be too loud.
The planned equipment includes:
Water distribution
Inverter for the photovoltaic system
Heat pump (either air-to-water heat pump with a split unit or ground-source heat pump)
Controlled mechanical ventilation with heat recovery
Storage space for miscellaneous items
This area is definitely planned to be constructed using a timber frame system. I am thinking it should definitely have double studs with mineral wool insulation in between. I would handle the interior construction (timber frame walls) myself. The door will certainly need a gap or similar for air exchange, and right next to it at a 90° angle will be the door to the bedroom.
What do you think? How loud is the noise level likely to be? Can it be insulated well enough to ensure good sleep?
Regards
Specki
we are currently in the early stages of planning the layout of the individual rooms. As it stands, it seems practical to place the utility room next to two bedrooms.
I am wondering if this is a good idea or if the noise generated in the utility room will be too loud.
The planned equipment includes:
Water distribution
Inverter for the photovoltaic system
Heat pump (either air-to-water heat pump with a split unit or ground-source heat pump)
Controlled mechanical ventilation with heat recovery
Storage space for miscellaneous items
This area is definitely planned to be constructed using a timber frame system. I am thinking it should definitely have double studs with mineral wool insulation in between. I would handle the interior construction (timber frame walls) myself. The door will certainly need a gap or similar for air exchange, and right next to it at a 90° angle will be the door to the bedroom.
What do you think? How loud is the noise level likely to be? Can it be insulated well enough to ensure good sleep?
Regards
Specki
It depends. Why should the door have a gap?
We have gas and ventilation installed under the roof, on the concrete ceiling, and in the masonry walls. The door is naturally sealed; the door manufacturer insisted on having a gap, but we did not want one. Yes, but moisture, mold, blah blah. No, if it’s humid after moving in, the door can simply be left open for a while. It has never been humid, the door stays closed. And when you open it, it’s noisy. Because the ventilation is loud – I wouldn’t want to sleep next to it. So yes, as long as the door is closed it’s fine, but not with an air gap.
We have gas and ventilation installed under the roof, on the concrete ceiling, and in the masonry walls. The door is naturally sealed; the door manufacturer insisted on having a gap, but we did not want one. Yes, but moisture, mold, blah blah. No, if it’s humid after moving in, the door can simply be left open for a while. It has never been humid, the door stays closed. And when you open it, it’s noisy. Because the ventilation is loud – I wouldn’t want to sleep next to it. So yes, as long as the door is closed it’s fine, but not with an air gap.
Ok, a door gap wouldn’t necessarily be required. I thought I would include the room in the mechanical ventilation system, and then I would need it.
But it will probably just be timber stud walls on a wooden floor. Most likely no concrete ceiling.
And I have no idea how loud the mechanical ventilation system and heat pump will be.
Our heat pump dryer is very loud. For example, I wouldn’t want to run that right next door while sleeping. But is that comparable?
But it will probably just be timber stud walls on a wooden floor. Most likely no concrete ceiling.
And I have no idea how loud the mechanical ventilation system and heat pump will be.
Our heat pump dryer is very loud. For example, I wouldn’t want to run that right next door while sleeping. But is that comparable?
Are the washing machine and dryer going to be installed there as well?
I wouldn’t recommend it, as heat pumps and ventilation systems produce noise. When ours switches to defrost mode, you can occasionally hear it in the hallway.
If it can’t be avoided, definitely make the walls and door particularly soundproof. Use materials like Sonicboard or similar, install a soundproof door, and be meticulous about decoupling the screed, all appliances, and so on.
I wouldn’t recommend it, as heat pumps and ventilation systems produce noise. When ours switches to defrost mode, you can occasionally hear it in the hallway.
If it can’t be avoided, definitely make the walls and door particularly soundproof. Use materials like Sonicboard or similar, install a soundproof door, and be meticulous about decoupling the screed, all appliances, and so on.
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As mentioned, there are loud and quiet appliances. Testing them by listening beforehand is difficult, and deciding based only on the datasheets isn’t really possible for a layperson.
As mentioned, there are loud and quiet appliances. Testing them by listening beforehand is difficult, and deciding based only on the datasheets isn’t really possible for a layperson.
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