Hello everyone,
We have a solid concrete block house made of aerated concrete (Ytong) and chose a wall thickness of 36cm (14 inches) between our bedroom and the children’s room instead of the originally planned 16cm (6 inches). Unfortunately, since our TV is placed directly against the wall to the children’s room, almost every word from the TV can be heard on the other side. We’re now hesitant to do anything else like watching TV in the bedroom to avoid disturbing the little ones.
What options for additional insulation between the rooms make sense here? So sticking egg cartons to the wall is out of the question. We have considered whether it would be sensible to install a drywall partition in front of the existing wall and insulate it with mineral wool to achieve the desired effect.
It might also be important to know that the entire floor on this level is installed continuously without gaps at the thresholds, and the ceiling above consists only of drywall, a vapor barrier foil, and a layer of insulation wool, with the open attic directly above that. Therefore, I’m not entirely sure whether the noise transfers mostly through the wall, over the floor, or through the ceiling and where the best place to start would be.
What do you think?
Thank you very much,
Martin
We have a solid concrete block house made of aerated concrete (Ytong) and chose a wall thickness of 36cm (14 inches) between our bedroom and the children’s room instead of the originally planned 16cm (6 inches). Unfortunately, since our TV is placed directly against the wall to the children’s room, almost every word from the TV can be heard on the other side. We’re now hesitant to do anything else like watching TV in the bedroom to avoid disturbing the little ones.
What options for additional insulation between the rooms make sense here? So sticking egg cartons to the wall is out of the question. We have considered whether it would be sensible to install a drywall partition in front of the existing wall and insulate it with mineral wool to achieve the desired effect.
It might also be important to know that the entire floor on this level is installed continuously without gaps at the thresholds, and the ceiling above consists only of drywall, a vapor barrier foil, and a layer of insulation wool, with the open attic directly above that. Therefore, I’m not entirely sure whether the noise transfers mostly through the wall, over the floor, or through the ceiling and where the best place to start would be.
What do you think?
Thank you very much,
Martin
Doors... you have great houses 😉
We also sleep right next to the child's room wall, which I never wanted, but it just didn’t work any other way.
We have a similarly thicker wall between the rooms and a wardrobe covering the entire wall area. Plus a concrete ceiling below and above.
We have routed door frames for ventilation. Still, you don’t hear anything—at normal volume during usual activities 😉
What kind of flooring do you have? It ideally shouldn’t affect sound transmission (except if someone is stomping around).
I would probably start with a sound test in the attic.
We also sleep right next to the child's room wall, which I never wanted, but it just didn’t work any other way.
We have a similarly thicker wall between the rooms and a wardrobe covering the entire wall area. Plus a concrete ceiling below and above.
We have routed door frames for ventilation. Still, you don’t hear anything—at normal volume during usual activities 😉
What kind of flooring do you have? It ideally shouldn’t affect sound transmission (except if someone is stomping around).
I would probably start with a sound test in the attic.
Mummy schrieb:
It might be important to know that the entire floor on this level is installed continuously and without joints at the thresholdsStrange, I initially thought this might be the cause.
The floor is not installed as a floating floor.
Isn't that right, @all?
ypg schrieb:
Strange, I spontaneously thought that this might be the cause.
The floor is not installed as a floating floor.
Isn’t that right, @all?A floating floor installation prevents or reduces sound transmission – that’s how it was explained to us. Whether it affects all noise or just impact sound, I’m not sure.
haydee schrieb:
Floating floor installation prevents or reduces sound transmission – that’s what we were told. I’m not sure if it applies to all noise types or just impact sound.Exactly. And the original poster is talking about continuous installation. So for me, that’s the most likely reason for the impact sound transmission. But I’m not an expert on acoustic issues...
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