Hi
I live in a GF flat, and would like to install independent ceilings with sound insulation to my 2 bedrooms (both are 3m x 3m in size).
The bedrooms are separated by a timber stud wall (47x100mm studs with 600mm centres), and solid outer walls on the opposite sides.
The plan is to fix 50x150mm C16 joist timbers (400mm spacing) using a bearer to the stud wall and hangers on the solid wall ends. The joists will be supporting acoustic mineral wool slabs (AMW 60 100mm 60kg/m3 density) and 2 layers of 12.5 acoustic plasterboard.
My concern is whether the stud wall is strong enough to support the new independent ceiling weight.
Many thanks in advance.
I live in a GF flat, and would like to install independent ceilings with sound insulation to my 2 bedrooms (both are 3m x 3m in size).
The bedrooms are separated by a timber stud wall (47x100mm studs with 600mm centres), and solid outer walls on the opposite sides.
The plan is to fix 50x150mm C16 joist timbers (400mm spacing) using a bearer to the stud wall and hangers on the solid wall ends. The joists will be supporting acoustic mineral wool slabs (AMW 60 100mm 60kg/m3 density) and 2 layers of 12.5 acoustic plasterboard.
My concern is whether the stud wall is strong enough to support the new independent ceiling weight.
Many thanks in advance.