Re: Insufficient soundproofing

sheetblok by auralex works great - had the same problem, used two layers of
the stuff sandwiched triple decker style between different thicknesses of
sheetrock and that did the trick.


<d.coop@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I have built a studio (practice space) that I am having difficulty
> soundproofing sufficiently. It is an outbuilding, 18' by 20' with a
> vaulted ceiling, built on a slab, located 70' to the nearest neighbor.
> Walls are 2x6 base and cap with staggered 2x4 studs. 5/8" gypsum
> interior walls and ceiling. Extremely tight. Conventional exterior
> door (steel with foam core), but laminated a 1/2" sheet of gypsum to it
> and drastically cut sound transmission - still needs work. I did not
> build double walls in order to maximize interior space, as code
> restrictions forced the exterior dimensions. Interior floor floats on
> 1" foam over slab. I have not installed siding yet, but the plan was
> to side it like my house, with 4x8 sheets of cedar, 5/8" thick.
>
> Problem is lots of bass and snare coming through currently - can be
> heard for some distance. My desire is to have my full "Alternative
> Garage" Band able to practice any time without problems from
> neighbors or police. My kid's bands are even louder !
>
> Based on some research, I'm guessing I don't have enough mass in the
> walls. I can't lay up blocks or bricks around the exterior since there
> is no foundation for them to sit on. I know the siding will help, but
> I do not want to incur that expense on the chance that it won't be
> enough. There is a product on the market called NovaBrick -
> overlapping cement bricks about 2" thick, that you hang on the exterior
> wall. These generally just hang, but I could attempt to seal them to
> each other. I was wondering if this may help. Help would be greatly
> appreciated.
>


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