Ready to replace floor if I can soundproof and reduce impact noise
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Comments (17)As a mostly lurker, one-time poster, I also have a question regarding this sound-proofing issue: Is it worth ripping up the poly sheet and incurring the displeasure of my contractor in order to wrap a pvc waste-stack drain that's located in an exterior wall in the breakfast area? The installation sub had said he would wrap the accessible waste drains, but when I visited the site after being informed that the insulation installation was complete, I saw that none of the pvc waste drains had been wrapped. While I can still get to the pvc pipes in the ceiling to wrap them with carpet padding (got the idea from a previous poster), the waste stack is already under stapled-down poly. The stack is located in the center of the stud cavity, with R-21 fiberglass butting up against each side of the drain, but the drain itself is bare. The drain services two 2nd-floor bathrooms. Are the sound-reducing benefits of wrapping this drain in inexpensive carpet padding worth it? Thank you....See MoreClamp to suppress floor joist noise transmission?
Comments (6)If the floor joists run continuously from the main house to the attached unit, any 'clamping' would probably just change the frequency of the impact sound transmission; if they don't run continuously, bracing the joists in both sides to the nearest joist is recommended . A floating floor above the existing floor or a new engineered subfloor, such as Quietwood, would likely be effective, but you would lose the antique flooring. See also: www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/obj/irc/doc/pubs/nrcc49468/nrcc49468.pdf "Guide for Flanking Sound Transmission in Wood Framed Construction" (GW does not accept pdf links)...See MoreNoise-reducing windows?
Comments (7)In replacing an original aluminum slider in our living room, we chose a triple-paned glass window. My husband plays trombone, and for some reason worries that others may be bothered by it. We are on a corner lot, and there are no other houses near this room, but it mattered to him. Another option is to get "laminated" glass in a double-paned window. Depending on the brand of window, you may find that one or the other is offered. If you live in a climate with large temperature swings, the triple-paned window has an advantage. Film is applied to the inside pane that both reflects outside heat out, and inside heat back in. This can only be done in the triple-paned window, since the film is fragile and must be protected from another pane of glass. This window is good in the summer for keeping heat out, and in the winter for keeping heat in. Of course, during install, our builder filled all spaces with insulated bats or spray foam. Just some info if you decide to look at replacement windows....See MoreReplacing sliding glass door(s) with soundproof glass doors?
Comments (21)If you already have a double pane door, the problem may not be the door. Before going into expense of adding another layer of drywall to the walls and ceiling and replacing the door, I would check other things. Like bathroom exhaust fan ducting...is it insulated? HVAC ducts. Plumbing vents. Gaskets on all the exterior wall switches & receptacles as well as ceiling lights. Recessed light cans? Pull a piece of door/ window trim and check that the space between the jamb and framing is insulated....See Morejhawker23
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