AboutPaul S. Brown, AIA Expertise How to work with an Architect. What to expect for design fees. What services are normally
included; what are not included? How do I find an Architect in my area? Why do I need an
Architect? How to be clear about your space needs. Why time must be managed properly.
Experience 24 years involvement in the practice of Architecture, including some teaching experience. Most of my work has been within the employment of various firms, but I have also done some small-scale projects on my own.
Particular interests include Environmental Design, "Green" Design, and Appropriate Technologies. LEED (TM) Accredited Professional.
I have some specific experience with Historic Preservation, Medical Facilities, Commercial Interiors, and Public School projects.
Question Building a new home in S C. Unsure how to insulate around bathrooms to cut down on noise but at the samr time I do not want to create a moisture problem behind the walls. I know what goes on the one exterior wall-it's the other 3 interior walls. Insulating with paper/batts facing in, facing out towards the other room, without paper on the batts, cover walls with plastic, do nothing???
Answer Hi Jerry:
There are 'acoustical' insulation batt products that are readily available for this application. You should be able to get them from your local lumber yard; just be sure to ask for acoustical batts, and not thermal insulation. The acoustical batts are a bit denser and heavier; a slightly different product than fiberglass thermal insulation.
Also; consider adding just one additional layer of gypsum wallboard to either side of the wall; what really stops sound transmission is density .... the more solid the wall, the less the sound that will go through it; also, be very careful about gaps. Sound is like water ... if there is a gap around a power outlet, or a sink supply line, the sound will leak right around it; all these cuts should be well sealed with a high-grade acoustical sealant.
Hope this helps,
PB
