Search results for query: sound insulation

In a solid block wall situation, when an adjoining external wall is being insulated, is it recommended to insulate the party wall? Could low external temperatures creep into the block up through the party wall? I was only going to sound insulate but may now PIR insulate instead to prevent any...

...I cant help thinking this just obviates the BCO responsibility. Surely when he inspects the work he will see the correct levels of sound insulation are installed. Or to put it another way, I can buy whole lot more rockwool and sound insulating plasterboard if I didnt have to pay someone with...

Hi all I need to insulate a 4" waste pipe from upstairs that travels through my kitchen for sound....had enough of hearing people dump!! any thoughts < products ..limited space so cant build thick walls Thanks

...cheapest, perhaps dense (and expensive:() composite or steel skin ones better? window - double glazed unit; again quantified sound insulation data is hard to come by. Any recommendations very welcome! Is it going to work? My estimated numbers are: THERMAL ------- For comparison...

Hi I'm just looking for some info or help regarding my lean to roof, it's polycarb and I have a few issues #1 too hot in the summer #2 too cold in the winter #3 when it rains it sounds dreadful ! I'm looking at sound proofing and insulating my lean too poly roof for the above reasons. I'm just...

...gap but I was wondering if it is possible to fill the cavity with something like no more gaps before plasterboarding to improve sound insulation? We could hear a little noise before the plasterboard was removed so would like to take the opportunity while the cavity is exposed. All advise...

...to get some Rockwool RWA45 today but was told that that will reduce noise but it’s not specifically for sound. They recommended this but I couldn’t see its weight per meter: Can anyone recommend a product? I’ve seen Rockwool RWA45, RWA3 and Rockwool Sound Insulation Slab (which sounds ideal)

Does anyone know a reasonable (cheap) supplier of a soundslab (e.g rockwool flexi or alike) insulation? It's for stud wall insulation and must have good sound deadening properties. Thanks Joe

Hi Board, I'm currently involved in the construction of a new dwelling which is located next to a busy road and I'm currently debating which is the best form of external cavity wall construction for better sound transmission purposes, with the following options:- Option one - 100 brick/150...

Hi all I'm part way through a party wall sound proofing project. We seem to have very thin adjoining walls & can hear the neighbour's TV whenever it's on! I'm due to finish the stud work tomorrow (adding noggins) so then i'm ready to fill the stud work with acoustic insulation. My question...

...really getting me down as its like i really have no privacy or peace. I have approached the HA but they have said they dont do sound insulation work on their propertys that it meets standard levels for the period and it is too costly and ineffective. The place is not huge so wondered...

...wall that is independant of the party wall out of something like 2"x2" so I could leave a void if reccomended but I do not know what would give the best results as far as sound insulation across the whole spectrum and also sound travelling both ways. Anybody got any ideas as to what I...

does anyone know is a 215mm party wall with 12.5mm plasterboard either side sufficent, or does it require insulation on one side to meet the sound regulations????? thanks

...and carpet and put more carpet on top so a couple of questions: -Are there products we can put over the joists to reduce impact noise - any recommendations? -What's the best sound insulation to put between the joists? -Is acoustic underlay worth going for? Many thanks for your thoughts...

What is the most effect flexible sound and heat insulation I can use in-between my ceiling joist, see picture

Hey all We have this area in our loft room behind the access door that id like to try and sound proof and draught proof as it’s both noisy and gets the draughts . Any ideas what’s the best option to use? I was thinking of getting some thin insulation board and then board over on top of the...

hi all, The shop I am renovating (read, rebuilding) has a flat above that I don't own (I have the freehold and the flat is on a long lease). I currently have the shop stripped back to bricks and joists. Soon it will be time to board the ceilings (with TWO layers of fireboard according to...

Hello, I'm trying to find a sound proofing solution to noise transmission from an upstairs toilet. The toilet is sat on a concrete floor and you can hear quite clearly in the lounge down stairs any peeing and flushing. I thought of a frame mounted toilet but the frame is still in contact...

I have spent some time searching on-line for what to use to sound insulate some new wooden floors ( not yet bought) which I would prefer to have in my "change of use" for some rooms in a flat which must comply with Building Regs on sound proofing - as will be inspected by the District Surveyor...

I have my 1st floor boards up and currently there is no sound insulation in there. I want to take advantage of the opportunity and was thinking of using 100mm loft role. Is this about the thickness used for sound insulation as per building control. I’m not required to be compliant but might...