Introduction
Cut down on the noise coming into or going out of your living area with these proven sound-dampening materials and techniques.About Soundproofing Walls
In almost every way, the modern drywall-over-studs wall is better than its timber-and-masonry and plaster-and-lath ancestors. It’s fast and easy to build, lightweight and makes the most of inexpensive materials. But when it comes to stopping sound, the modern wall is a flop.
This article will show you how to make these walls (and ceilings) block sound better. Soundproofing walls involves ripping the existing drywall off the walls (and perhaps the ceiling), filling the walls with fiberglass insulation, attaching metal strips called “resilient channel” to the studs, and fastening new drywall to the channel.
This straightforward project to make your room soundproof doesn’t require specialized tools or high-level construction skills. Anyone who has experience hanging and taping drywall, along with a little carpentry and electrical know-how, can soundproof a room.
However, soundproofing is a messy, labor-intensive project. To minimize household havoc, it’s best to focus on one room at a time. The room might be a place that you want to keep sound out of—a home office, for example. Or it may be a room you want to keep sound in—like a home theater. Find out if it is possible to soundproof an entire house. Also, learn if putty pads help with soundproofing.
Editor’s Tip: There’s nothing more disruptive to a night of sleep than excessive sound apart from a cold chilly breeze, these seemingly minor noises can have an outsized impact on your well-being. So, turn to soundproof curtains to block out some of the din.
This project is also one of our home theater design ideas.
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