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Sound Insulation - Retrofitting between timber floors

  • 28-07-2012 10:11PM
    #1
    sawfish
    Closed Accounts Posts: 376 ✭✭


    We have a split level house;

    The sitting room is above the bedrooms, the floors are timber, and the noise levels in the bedrooms from people walking and talking upstairs is unbearable.

    Has anyone had any experience of insulating existing floors and can offer any advice on its effectiveness, cost, and recommended materials/installers?

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    DOCARCH
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 19,944 Mod ✭✭✭✭DOCARCH


    Have a look at something like this. This is a system I use quite a lot.

    http://www.british-gypsum.com/pdf/WB09_GypFloor_SILENT_08.pdf

    To properly insulate a floor you need to reduce both impact and airborne sound. Insulating between the floor joists will only help reduce airborne sound - to be effective, in addition, you need to isolate the floorboards from the floor joists to reduce both types of sound.


  • #3
    daver123
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 208 ✭✭daver123


    Hi Docarch,

    I am interested in this solution as i have the same problem in my house, the link you posted is very interesting do you know if there are any contractors in Ireland installing this product. Also would you know if it is expensive to have fitted i have 2 bedrooms ( 4.5 x 3 metre and 2.5 x 2 metre )

    Cheers Dave


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