Workshop walls

[nickk]

What’s the best sound insulator,wood or blockwork,or maybe wood clad blockwork?
I guess also,internal insulation also.

 

[tigdlo]

Isolation between an inner and outer layer, plasterboard on resiliant bars would be worth a look.

 

[Brad93]

density

 

[Dee J]

Not so much the walls, but windows, doors, roof, and ventilation provide much more direct routes for sound....

 

[gaz1]

its posted here just remember you can only reduce sound noise levels in a workshop you wont stop it

Sound proofing floor

Hi, thought I'd ask on here as there is some knowledgeable members Need some advice. Looking to soundproof the bedroom (on a budget) from neighbours noise waking me up early hours i.e. slammimg doors/cupboards etc its newish build house single skin brick/timber frame, no blockwork at all I...

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for a sound studio they use something else that includes shapes

 

[colnerov]

Hi, As Brad says for soundproofing you need density. Those shaped or sculptured foam pieces are for accoustics. The youtuber 'Gosforth handyman' has done a number of videos on the subject.

Colin

 

[Wildefalcon]

Double slab with plaster board. Seal doors windows. Mass/density.

 

[nickk]

Thanks for the help,I was thinking feather edge wood outer then lined with OSB plus a fire retardant paint,only intend a door big enough for a fork lift,no windows,will consider a barrier between the two wood surfaces to absorb more. Cladding rails 4-5”.

 

[Gragson]

Eldest is a chippy by trade, nearly all his work is sound/recording studios for the last 6 years, quite niche but very lucrative.
Appreciate it is not directly applicable to a workshop but, quote

"Rockwall and sound block plaster boards. It's all to do with layers, the thicker the wall the better"

 

[Seadog]

Ask @daxliniere

 

[Morrisman]

Not so much the walls, but windows, doors, roof, and ventilation provide much more direct routes for sound....

I made my roof and door with 4" of insulation in them, just like the walls. And the window is double glazed.

 

[mike os]

All about frequencies, sound pressure and levels required...

But mass/density and conduction paths all need addressing

 

[Erie Fred]

I have been in a shake testing room that is very loud.
They contructed the walls of special cement blocks, look normal,
but have a slot in them.
Apparantly (have lost the link for them) the slot and internal chamber form a IIRC "Helmholz Resonant chamber"

These are a catalog item, used for such noisy industrial area's, that also need concrete block construction for safety (fire etc.)

 

[More Amps]

Somewhere like this looks a good place to start https://www.acoustiblok.co.uk/news/ Take a look at their products and the explanation of the difference between sound deadening and sound absorption.

 

[Erie Fred]

Found it, and it appears made in the UK as well:

SoundBlox | Acoustic Masonry Building Blocks

SoundBlox are bespoke masonry acoustic blocks designed to reduce reverberation & excess noise. Chat with our experts today to find your perfect acoustic solution.

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