Hello!
I would like to know if anyone has experience working with soundproof drywall. How has it worked out for you? Is it really worth buying, meaning, does it make a noticeable difference compared to just using double layers of regular drywall?
I’m currently considering whether it’s worth investing in.
I would like to know if anyone has experience working with soundproof drywall. How has it worked out for you? Is it really worth buying, meaning, does it make a noticeable difference compared to just using double layers of regular drywall?
I’m currently considering whether it’s worth investing in.
Peanuts74 schrieb:
mathematically and objectively "Volume," "sound level," and "loudness" are subjective perceptions. You must not make the mistake of equating human hearing sensation with the measurement of sound pressure. Even sound pressure as an acoustic field quantity is different from sound intensity as an acoustic energy quantity.P
Peanuts7422 Dec 2016 13:09That’s why I wrote that a sound which is actually louder might not be perceived as more disturbing, or that perception can be subjective and vary from person to person…
Hirscherlo23 Dec 2016 12:53Thank you all – there are already many responses to review and consider.
@Pakon: I need to ask again – is a special adhesive used there, or just the one you would normally use?
@ MayrCH: You're absolutely right, of course, it varies a lot, but everyone should decide that for themselves when building.
@Pakon: I need to ask again – is a special adhesive used there, or just the one you would normally use?
@ MayrCH: You're absolutely right, of course, it varies a lot, but everyone should decide that for themselves when building.
I couldn’t have explained it better than MayrCh did.
I can’t say from home which sound people find more disturbing, but if you want it to be quiet, you need to put in some effort and make sure the soundproofing is done as well as possible. What I meant to say is that a difference of 6–10 dB may not sound like much, but every single decibel really counts.
Usually, you wouldn’t use any adhesive; you install the first layer of panels, fill all the joints, and then apply a second layer of panels staggered on top.
Check out the videos on the Rigips Austria website or search for the RigipsAustria channel on YouTube. They include a comparison between the construction of Duo'Tech panels and regular double-layered walls, and they also explain how sound insulation works in this context.
I can’t say from home which sound people find more disturbing, but if you want it to be quiet, you need to put in some effort and make sure the soundproofing is done as well as possible. What I meant to say is that a difference of 6–10 dB may not sound like much, but every single decibel really counts.
Usually, you wouldn’t use any adhesive; you install the first layer of panels, fill all the joints, and then apply a second layer of panels staggered on top.
Check out the videos on the Rigips Austria website or search for the RigipsAustria channel on YouTube. They include a comparison between the construction of Duo'Tech panels and regular double-layered walls, and they also explain how sound insulation works in this context.
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Torsten-HBS6 Jan 2017 10:20Hello,
we are planning to build a new single-family house (1.5 stories) using solid construction. Now that the floor plan is mostly finalized, I noticed today that the interior walls in the attic are shown as drywall partitions.
So far, I have assumed they would be solid walls, as stated in the building specification. Now I wonder, does a well-insulated drywall partition provide the same sound insulation to the neighboring room as a masonry wall?
I would prefer that the children don’t wake up when we watch TV in the bedroom or when someone is showering in the bathroom.
Can anyone provide an answer to this?
Best regards,
Torsten
we are planning to build a new single-family house (1.5 stories) using solid construction. Now that the floor plan is mostly finalized, I noticed today that the interior walls in the attic are shown as drywall partitions.
So far, I have assumed they would be solid walls, as stated in the building specification. Now I wonder, does a well-insulated drywall partition provide the same sound insulation to the neighboring room as a masonry wall?
I would prefer that the children don’t wake up when we watch TV in the bedroom or when someone is showering in the bathroom.
Can anyone provide an answer to this?
Best regards,
Torsten
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nightdancer6 Jan 2017 12:16Torsten-HBS schrieb:
Hello,
we are planning to build a new single-family house (1.5 stories) using solid construction. Now that the floor plan is mostly finalized, I noticed today that the interior walls on the upper floor are shown as drywall partitions in the plan.
Until now, I had always assumed these walls would be solid, as stated in the construction specification. My question is: does a well-insulated drywall partition provide the same sound insulation to the neighboring room as a masonry wall?
I would prefer that the children don’t wake up when we watch TV in the bedroom or someone is showering in the bathroom.
Can someone please advise?
Best regards,
TorstenIt depends on the type of construction. Drywall partitions can often provide better sound insulation than solid walls. Only you know your scope of work and have thoroughly reviewed it.
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