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Expert: Donald Bosch - 10/28/2009
Question
I recently separated a room into two using 2 X 3 for a frame ant sheetrock for the walls on both sides. I can hear all the conversations from the next room and would like to reduce the noise.
I considered cutting a small (3" wide) strip on the top of the wall and pulling bat insulation through to the floor. Will this work? is there a simpler, more economic way to soundproof?
Answer
Hi David,
It would work to a point. It would definitely eliminate most of the noise, and if that is not enough, there is specific insulation for soundproofing that is sold in the large stores as well.
The most economical way I have ever seen is to use egg cartons on a wall. They are unbelievably effective cutting out sound. I remember a friend having put them inside his wall because his parents found his guitar way too loud when he played. He had glue them onto the sheetrock.
It worked very well. I don't remember where he got them all even though I did ask him at the time.
You can add another layer of sheetrock on the wall, which will increase the soundproofing substantially.
You can shoot cellulose insulation into the wall. It will settle somewhat with time, though.
Without having to take off the sheetrock on either side, there are few options. If you are willing to take one side of the sheetrock off, then there are more options available to you.
One of the problems is that the transfer is direct, there being nothing to dampen the vibrations from one side to the other. Often, when doing this type of work, I would put caulking onto the studs that would act a a bit of a barrier, reducing the direct transfer of the sound through the sheetrock into the studs and out the other side.
hope this helps,
Don.
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