Acoustic insulation
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reeves1985
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Would be cheaper to turn the TV off when you went to bed, would save electric as well
Sorry I couldn't resist!
Haven't used acoustic insulation
Used the sound boards with varying degrees of success
I feel sorry for the person putting the sound boards on the ceiling!!!!
stuart23
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She goes to bed early and I stay up and watch porn n s**t.Would be cheaper to turn the TV off when you went to bed, would save electric as well
Sorry I couldn't resist!
Haven't used acoustic insulation
Used the sound boards with varying degrees of success
I feel sorry for the person putting the sound boards on the ceiling!!!!
I'm putting the soundbloc up, it's only 12.5mm so why would it be a problem?
Builderboi
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Cos they weight a bomb it is worth it but use resilient channels she won't hear you spunking then for sure
stuart23
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Whats that?
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PlasterCraftDundee
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I think cos its dense it weighs alot more than standard board. I helped a friend sheet a few ceilings with it before and it was hard going
PlasterCraftDundee
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Actually come to think of it, it could have been 15mm he was using. But i'm sure even 12.5 weighs more than normal
Vincey
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Stu I think the Rockwool sl920 (I think is the code it might of changed now) is good soundbloc insulation with bg soundbloc plasterboard is worthwhile and won't cost to much the bars are worth putting up as well to help kill sound.. I be honest I not done much sound block so my knowledge is limited but do know you have to follow the system guidelines to a t to kill the most sound.
Also worth a look at the roomsmadeforyou floor sound block system if you can drop that down on the floor upstairs it is very good sound block system
Also worth a look at the roomsmadeforyou floor sound block system if you can drop that down on the floor upstairs it is very good sound block system
Builderboi
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Steel channels that help with sound reduction buddy worth it trust me only two/three quid a length (3m) put in every 3/400mm and like above use a sound bloc insulation there's loads of diff brands so speak to do ever you buy from but in new build its double board to meet spec
reeves1985
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I think the sound boards are around twice as heavy
The specs book says a 12.5mm normal board weighs 8.5kg but I'm not sure if that's right
I know the 12.5mm sound boards is 25kg and they feel heavier!!
Make sure they are screwed securely!
The specs book says a 12.5mm normal board weighs 8.5kg but I'm not sure if that's right
I know the 12.5mm sound boards is 25kg and they feel heavier!!
Make sure they are screwed securely!
stuart23
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Can't, if she comes down to check on me I'll no hear her and she'll burst in mid stroke
stuart23
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Googled it and going to go with that, not going to double sheet as ceiling low enough
Vincey
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Soundbloc insulation in between the joists as well?
stuart23
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Yes, should be good at that
Vincey
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Are you renovating your whole house Stu?
Seen your other post thread
stuart23
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Yes, done upstairs before I moved in start of last year and that's us tackling downstairs now. House is an absolute mess but starting to get there now
S a plastering
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for complete soundproof you should use resillient bars really as noise is vibration which the bars soak up
Vincey
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What are you suggesting, that old stu weighs as much as a motor bike ?Acustic boards 15 mm are between 42-47 kg each. If you decide to use them, search for imago' motorbike story first
vfr12
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Was thinking of the Mrs, cos he said will be downstairs watching tvWhat are you suggesting, that old stu weighs as much as a motor bike ?
Pagey
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For the complete system to achieve maximum noise reduction you should always seal the edges with acoustic sealant (white book says so and is on every drawing) but to be honest hardly anyone ever uses it or has seen it it comes in sausage form or in a mastic tube it's white tube with blue on it be cheaper to move your to to the other end of room surely 
Vincey
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Was thinking of the Mrs, cos he said will be downstairs watching tv
Vincey
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At least 100mm in there as well stuart don't be a tight arse and put 50mm we know what you are like ..For the complete system to achieve maximum noise reduction you should always seal the edges with acoustic sealant (white book says so and is on every drawing) but to be honest hardly anyone ever uses it or has seen it it comes in sausage form or in a mastic tube it's white tube with blue on it be cheaper to move your to to the other end of room surely
I put 150mm in my castle
Sound travels through all directions
stuart23
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That's 50mm. Been quoted £40 for a roll of acoustic 100mm that covers 12 m2
Vincey
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Yes I couldn't find the 100mm on net but thought I post you that one to show one I was on about
Vincey
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This is best s**t on market stu 100mm and a 50mm on top...unless anyone else can suggest better...might not be the cheapest but not beaten on performance..I once used a sig version as it was cheaper I had to rip it all out and redo it was useless...defo go 150mm if possible bro
Vincey
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Are you insulating walls and floors as well to keep it warmer ?
Worth doing while it's all smashed up
zolco
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stuart23
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Concrete floor, putting underfloor heating in
Builderboi
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I hate the knuagh earth batts next job is rock wool fo sure