Resilient bars

johnnyjb

Hi im wondering has any body had any experience with resilient bars that are used for soundproofing with plasterboards

Are they widely available in ireland?

Heres a link in case people are unsure of what i mean

http://www.keepitquiet.co.uk/resilientbar.htm

mfceiling

I've used them on a good few jobs.

Mostly apartment ceilings and a few stud walls.

You can buy them in CPD (capco) or tennants if you are near Dublin.

johnnyjb

Thanks for the reply

Do you think they would be worth the hassle for a livingroom ceiling that has a bedroom above it (constructed with wooden joists)

Are they overkill for a domestic property?

a_noodle_jenny

Soundproofing -

Same query - not a whole pile of information out there. Quote from the insulation company we are working with for pumped with cellulose was €2.5k so this resilient bars idea is now something that has been suggested to us as an effective and cheaper alternative for soundproofing ceiling

I won't mention the brand given to us for quote in case this is not allowed. Our building supplier said to OH that he would put this in his own home if he could build again and that they're very good.
Would like to hear others opinion experiences of this option rather than battening with wood... hope that makes sense

imp1

Resilient bar works very well if the job is done properly. Correct length of screw is very important, and difficult to check after completion, slabbers need to realise why/what they are doing and not just use the first box of fixings in the van.

a_noodle_jenny

imp1 wrote: »

Resilient bar works very well if the job is done properly. Correct length of screw is very important, and difficult to check after completion, slabbers need to realise why/what they are doing and not just use the first box of fixings in the van.

Many thanks for this information - I think we do need to take this option seriously. Our kids are small now so they are only upstairs if another adult is with them so we don't have this issue in rental property now... I'm thinking of down the line...builder did say we have a lot of void in house and so sound from upstairs is inevitable - nonetheless I do feel echo sound is different to actual footsteps etc

Would love any other opinions / experiences please

Dudda

I've used these in theatres, libraries/silent study areas, to reduce noise in toilets from very noise electric hand driers, in plant rooms ceilings to reduce noise transfer, etc. and plan to use them as part of the 'silent floor' system in my own house later this year which I'm currently refurbishing.

Sound proofing is only as good as the weakest point. If you cut a big holes in the ceiling for recessed spot lights you reduce the effectiveness.

I'm an architect and I've no connection with any product or suppliers.