Hello everyone,
After reading through several threads on this topic, I still haven’t figured out which type of block is the right choice for us. Our general contractor prefers to use aerated concrete blocks, but I’m concerned about the lower sound insulation properties of aerated concrete compared to cavity-filled porous clay blocks.
Regarding noise conditions:
We have a corner lot located on a traffic-calmed street and a low-traffic road. The property is in the Greater Frankfurt area, and currently, there is no aircraft noise in the area. Two children are planned.
So my question for the experts:
Am I just being overly cautious about sound insulation, or does it actually make sense to go with the more expensive, heavier block?
Additionally, I’d like to know approximately how much more the structural shell would cost using the heavier blocks (townhouse-style villa, 2 full stories, 9.7m by 10.5m (about 160 sqm (1720 sq ft)), fully brick-built basement).
Best regards
After reading through several threads on this topic, I still haven’t figured out which type of block is the right choice for us. Our general contractor prefers to use aerated concrete blocks, but I’m concerned about the lower sound insulation properties of aerated concrete compared to cavity-filled porous clay blocks.
Regarding noise conditions:
We have a corner lot located on a traffic-calmed street and a low-traffic road. The property is in the Greater Frankfurt area, and currently, there is no aircraft noise in the area. Two children are planned.
So my question for the experts:
Am I just being overly cautious about sound insulation, or does it actually make sense to go with the more expensive, heavier block?
Additionally, I’d like to know approximately how much more the structural shell would cost using the heavier blocks (townhouse-style villa, 2 full stories, 9.7m by 10.5m (about 160 sqm (1720 sq ft)), fully brick-built basement).
Best regards
W
wurmwichtel14 Mar 2019 21:11That's certainly true! @Nordlys
We only came across the injection system because we want to install a 90cm (35 inches) satellite dish on the aerated concrete exterior wall, and the pull-out force of conventional anchors seems to be insufficient.
We only came across the injection system because we want to install a 90cm (35 inches) satellite dish on the aerated concrete exterior wall, and the pull-out force of conventional anchors seems to be insufficient.