sound proofing

bs0u0128

is there a way to do it diy? if so how please

if not how much would you be looking at for soundproofing what equates to an outdoor concrete shed that could be used for dogs, roughly first floor height, and about 3 foot wide, and about 4m length

ajbaker

Thats an unusual request - not the need for soundproofing, but the reason!

I'm not sure what reduction in sound you would require - do you need to not hear the dogs at all, or simply reduce their impact? If you need to silence them completely, I think more attenntion and entertainment may be required.

If the latter, then I have just completed the following to soundproof my bedroom from the the neighbours TV. Yet to move back into the room so cannot testify to effectiveness. The following website has the best instructions, but materials can be purchased more cheaply elsewhere:
http://www.soundstop.co.uk/solutions/wall_solutions/wall_solution_2.php

Required:
Metal C-studs
Metal channels
Accoustic insulation
Resilient bars
Accoustic sealant
and all associated screws

All available from Travis Perkins or similar.

It cost me just under £100 to do 3 square metres, but the cost reduces per square metre as you increase the area.

ianeverton

A cheaper way to do it is using a wooden stud wall with fibreglass insulation in between uprights. Then plasterboard on top of that.

I find this way is better than the metal frame walls.

Remember sound is just vibration so the heavier the wall is the greater the "damping" effect.

I did it to prevent noise from next doors bathroom. And it was effective.

I know with cost and weight/handling the thinner plasterboard seems better, but believe me the thicker the better. If i remember right it goes up to 12mm thick.

You can find many websites detailing how to bild the stud wall yourself but as long as you are basically competent at diy you will have no problems.

ajbaker

See no harm with what ianeverton is suggesting either. The fibreglass insulation is availble in different densities, measured in kg per metres cubed. The most effective at reducing noise is 60 or above.

Also, whether you are using metal or wooden studs, the item that makes a good difference is resilient bars. These are fixed to the studs, and the plasterboard fixed to these. They reduce the vibration transfered between stud and plasterboard.

Ian is also right in choosing a thick plasterboard. It is available up to 19mm thick, and I have seen it recommended that you have two layers: one of 19 and one of 12. I chose two layers of 12mm accoustic plasterboard (called soundboard I believe) from Knauf.

flang

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=247765
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=186930&highlight=sound+proofing

All posted a while back, you may find them useful

serasmith1

I suggest you consider QuietRock soundproofing drywall. It’s cost effective, and has got great reviews. It is used just like standard drywall, but replaces techniques like resilient channels. Also, people who’ve used it are very happy with its efficiency, so give it a try.

Kiran

Well 3 1/2 years later I would imagine the OP has sorted the problem or moved on! However when you spam a forum it might be worth checking which country the posters are from. Quietrock is a product available in North America if I remember rightly.

gerfus

Glad this was resurrected as I am thinking about doing this to my bedroom. Who says spam is bad.

lil_miss_17

you can also soundproof using special underlay although it's not full soundproofing but it will help