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Noise test

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  • 10-11-2008 9:52pm
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    staker
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    We've just got loan offer on a 3 bed semi-detached.
    Today I rang a consulting engineer to carry out a survey.I asked whether there was such a thing as a "wall noise resistance test".He didn't seem to know a whole pile about it.
    The tv point in the living room links to the neighbours wall.I'm fairly deaf and usually turn up the tv a good bit.
    Anybody have any info on this test if it exists?


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    staker
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    could the mods move this thread over to construction and planning please?
    it might fit better there:o:o.. thanks


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    bobbysands81
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    staker wrote: »
    We've just got loan offer on a 3 bed semi-detached.
    Today I rang a consulting engineer to carry out a survey.I asked whether there was such a thing as a "wall noise resistance test".He didn't seem to know a whole pile about it.
    The tv point in the living room links to the neighbours wall.I'm fairly deaf and usually turn up the tv a good bit.
    Anybody have any info on this test if it exists?

    I think you should look at the Technical Guidance Document Section E of the 1997 Building Regs for further info. Actually I just found it for you...

    http://www.environ.ie/en/Publications/DevelopmentandHousing/BuildingStandards/FileDownLoad,1646,en.pdf

    A fella named Ted Dalton might also be able to advise you, he should be in phonebook or google his name (he's a sound engineer that can measure the transfer of sound between units).


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    staker
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    Cheers for that bobbysands.
    A really good bit of info,just to read it all and decipher thoroughly.
    First impressions show i don't have a whole lot to worry about as i know for a fact it's a double cavity seperating wall(i've drilled em in a neighbours house)
    I was just worried there'd be a further sound proofing barrier required for high volumes but it looks to depend mainly on cavity size.
    Any other opinions from experience??


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