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Dry lining - party wall

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  • 22-06-2019 11:03am
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    Citygirl1
    Registered Users Posts: 297 ✭✭


    I'm in the process of (hopefully..) buying a semi-detached second hand house, built late 80s.

    Reviewing the surveyor's report, he has noted that all the external walls are dry lined including the party wall between the house and neighbouring property. Surveyor notes that this can lead to "a drum effect, and excessive noise transmission between dwellings".


    Wondering if anyone has any experience of this? ie. Have you lived in a house with dry lining on a party wall? If so, did you notice any increased noise from neighbours?


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    mvt
    Registered Users Posts: 464 ✭✭mvt


    If there is a solid wall between the house's & then a gap with plasterboard then yes it can cause issues with sound being transmitted between the house's.

    However it can be rectified with sound insulation fairly easily & & might not even be an issue in the first place.

    Maybe ask the neighbour's if they have had any issues?
    A TV on the wall can be a problem as can sinks & an immersion.

    Good luck with it


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    Citygirl1
    Registered Users Posts: 297 ✭✭Citygirl1


    Thank MVT for your input.

    Yes, I was just thinking of driving over there, to have a chat with the neighbours!

    As a general question, what is involved in installing sound insulation?

    Thinking about the house layouts, the immersions and sinks (except for the ensuite) are not near party walls.


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    mvt
    Registered Users Posts: 464 ✭✭mvt


    The existing plasterboard would have to be removed & sound insulation(kinda like stuff you put in an attic)put in & then new acoustic rated plasterboard put back up.

    It could be done on a room by room basis as needed.

    There are other methods as well but hopefully if you do purchase you will have no need to do any of this.

    Maybe don't overthink any of this, see how you get on with the house purchase first


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