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Posted by dpb on July 14, 2008, 8:27 pm
tbasc@bellsouth.net wrote:
> On Jul 14, 1:24 pm, zazza...@cox.net wrote:
>> I am about to build a new home. Some sort of sound proofing would be
>> nice on the interior walls. Does anyone know of any new products or
>> techniques that could be used at reasonable cost.
>
> SAB, Sound Attenuating Blankets, which are slightly denser than
> standard glass fiber batts are a start.
>
> Look at Flanking Paths: electric boxes back to back within a stud
> space, gyp board not sealed at the edges, ducts that give a path from
> space to space.
In that regard, one of the most effective techniques, albeit somewhat
more expensive is to use 2x6 baseplate w/ alternating 2x4 studs so that
there's a break between the two walls.
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>nice on the interior walls. Does anyone know of any new products or
>techniques that could be used at reasonable cost.