ᐅ Prefabricated House: Comparison of Noise Disturbance with Solid Construction Methods
Created on: 1 Mar 2009 12:51
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Miffy
Hello!
We are currently planning to build our house and have come across the question of whether prefabricated houses are more prone to sound transmission than solid construction homes. We are not only concerned about noise from outside but also the noise levels inside the house. For example, how loud it is when someone is walking upstairs, playing music, or similar. Perhaps someone has experience with this!
We are currently planning to build our house and have come across the question of whether prefabricated houses are more prone to sound transmission than solid construction homes. We are not only concerned about noise from outside but also the noise levels inside the house. For example, how loud it is when someone is walking upstairs, playing music, or similar. Perhaps someone has experience with this!
Happy schrieb:
We were also considering buying a prefabricated house, but during a visit to a show home we found it to be quite noisy.
See you, HappyA good prefabricated house has excellent sound insulation both inside and outside, so you won’t hear anything.
Amazone
Hello Miffy,
we have a two-family prefabricated house and only minor noise issues.
BUT: During planning, we insisted that the ceiling be soundproofed with a suspended design. Additionally, the ceiling panels are doubled (higher weight -> better insulation).
However, we did make one mistake: there is an electrical outlet installed in the wall of the adjacent apartment, which acts as a sound source, so you can hear the TV and radio—very quietly, but still noticeable. The architect or construction manager from the company should have pointed that out.
It always depends on the company.
Soundproofing isn’t simple, but with proper execution, it is definitely achievable.
Good luck with your house build!
Regards
waulmurf
we have a two-family prefabricated house and only minor noise issues.
BUT: During planning, we insisted that the ceiling be soundproofed with a suspended design. Additionally, the ceiling panels are doubled (higher weight -> better insulation).
However, we did make one mistake: there is an electrical outlet installed in the wall of the adjacent apartment, which acts as a sound source, so you can hear the TV and radio—very quietly, but still noticeable. The architect or construction manager from the company should have pointed that out.
It always depends on the company.
Soundproofing isn’t simple, but with proper execution, it is definitely achievable.
Good luck with your house build!
Regards
waulmurf
I would say it’s not a problem at all.
What I actually notice is that with the triple glazing, you hardly hear anything from outside anymore.
I can’t detect any difference in noise levels compared to my parents’ house, which is a brick building – if anything, it’s a bit quieter.
Our ceiling thickness is 30cm (12 inches) fully insulated, plus insulation under the screed, screed with underfloor heating, impact sound insulation for laminate flooring, and laminate – just as info for comparison.
Acoustically, it’s even better than I expected, but the show home back then was also somewhat older and had different walls.
What I actually notice is that with the triple glazing, you hardly hear anything from outside anymore.
I can’t detect any difference in noise levels compared to my parents’ house, which is a brick building – if anything, it’s a bit quieter.
Our ceiling thickness is 30cm (12 inches) fully insulated, plus insulation under the screed, screed with underfloor heating, impact sound insulation for laminate flooring, and laminate – just as info for comparison.
Acoustically, it’s even better than I expected, but the show home back then was also somewhat older and had different walls.
Hello,
this question is difficult to answer in general terms.
One must not forget that nowadays, in regard to energy-saving regulations, very lightweight insulating bricks are often used.
This means that the differences in mass may no longer be that significant, so the principle of flexible shell structures is increasingly applied.
Therefore, it depends on the design. As already mentioned, every electrical outlet counts here.
For example, last year I planned a timber frame house near Frankfurt Airport and carried out the construction together with the client, as I did not want any other company involved.
I clearly remember lying on the roof during the lunch break while the roofers were working, until the flight path was redirected and planes started their landing approach just above my “nose tip.”
I never would have thought that even the roof tiles would begin to vibrate.
However, we managed the situation well.
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Basically, a distinction must be made between airborne sound and structure-borne sound.
Interior walls are not of high priority here. Anyone who wants special acoustic performance must build accordingly. No single-family house is particularly well suited for this, as the goal is ultimately to maximize living space. After all, exterior walls nowadays already have a fortress-like quality...
Best regards
this question is difficult to answer in general terms.
One must not forget that nowadays, in regard to energy-saving regulations, very lightweight insulating bricks are often used.
This means that the differences in mass may no longer be that significant, so the principle of flexible shell structures is increasingly applied.
Therefore, it depends on the design. As already mentioned, every electrical outlet counts here.
For example, last year I planned a timber frame house near Frankfurt Airport and carried out the construction together with the client, as I did not want any other company involved.
I clearly remember lying on the roof during the lunch break while the roofers were working, until the flight path was redirected and planes started their landing approach just above my “nose tip.”
I never would have thought that even the roof tiles would begin to vibrate.
However, we managed the situation well.
---
Basically, a distinction must be made between airborne sound and structure-borne sound.
Interior walls are not of high priority here. Anyone who wants special acoustic performance must build accordingly. No single-family house is particularly well suited for this, as the goal is ultimately to maximize living space. After all, exterior walls nowadays already have a fortress-like quality...
Best regards
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