Achieving a good soundproofing between the flats and houses of the growing cities is an important thing.
Obviously, nobody wants to hear their neighbors through poorly sound-proved walls. To live peacefully, soundproofing is an essential thing, and for this, you need to perform acoustic testing. Let’s have a look on the basics of soundproofing.
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Decoupling – One of the best ways you can reduce the sound of walking on the floor above you is to decouple the ceiling structure of your house from the floor joists. This is achievable using different systems. For instance, a Resilient Bar System, a Genie Clip System, or a suspended MF Ceiling.
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Acoustic Mineral Wool – If you want to achieve a good degree of sound insulation, you need to install good quality mineral wood between the studwork and joists. This installed wood should be tightly fitted between the framework to a snug fit.
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Mass – A better way to soundproof your party floors or walls is to use adequate mass there. This is achievable by using high quality higher mass mineral wood. To travel, sound needs to move. When walls are heavy and rigid, it becomes harder for sound to move. If you are looking for some cost-effective ways to make walls heavier, you can use plywood, OSB, and cement board.
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AirTight Seal – Poor sealing is one of the most common reasons for failures in acoustic testing. Therefore, to achieve the desired sound insulation, make sure your home is properly sealed.
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Add Damping – Adding damping to your ceilings and walls would also help you dissipate the vibrations which are caused by sound waves. When it is combined with a resilient or hot channel, the result is an effective soundproofing for your house.
If you don’t want to disturb your neighbors while you walk, talk, dance, or party at your home, you should have an effective soundproofing at your place.