Complete soundproofing of wall possible?!

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: IGBT

Originally posted by: K1052
Yea, its doable.

Adding another fiberglass insulated stud wall and hanging a green glue sandwich (5/8inch drywall + Green Glue + 5/8 drywall) should keep out most of the noise. They also make things for windows that basically create a dead air pocket to kill sound transmission. Add a solid core door to the room and you should be good to go.

..interesting. should there be an air/insulated gap between the new 2x4's and the back wall??

what about moisture

 

[eflat]

You know what I would do? Go to a local university and inquire about how the piano practice rooms were designed. Those are impressively sound proof for being so close together.

 

[Blieb]

Originally posted by: Wuffsunie
For drywall, look into this stuff. I ran across it while watching a reno show (Holmes on Homes) and the stuff looks pretty insane. The episode they had it in revolved around soundproofing a townhouse that was poorly built for noise between units. Didn't discuss anything about noise from outside, so can't really recommend anything specific there. Just make sure any opening in the wall is extremely well sealed.

NICE!

 

[skyking]

For new construction, use a 2x6 plate and 2x4 studs, or a 2x8 plate and 2x6 studs. face one stud to one edge of the top and bottom plates, move over a half sheet and face the other stud on the other edge of the plates.
This isolates the wallboard in one room from the other. Insulate well and it will be as quiet as possible with conventional materials.

 

[MegaVovaN]

I was looking for a good place to move my businesses...range, jet engine testing facility, and open dance club.

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: skyking
For new construction, use a 2x6 plate and 2x4 studs, or a 2x8 plate and 2x6 studs. face one stud to one edge of the top and bottom plates, move over a half sheet and face the other stud on the other edge of the plates.
This isolates the wallboard in one room from the other. Insulate well and it will be as quiet as possible with conventional materials.

Yea, but his situation is a retrofit so that method probably isn't an option and the wall he is most concerned about is an exterior.

 

[potato28]

The dog will stop barking so much once you get used to it. Or just yell at it.

 

[iamwiz82]

Of course it's possible. Bring money.