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Insulating / Sound Proofing Garage

  • 19-07-2012 2:05pm
    #1
    Adam.Hynes250
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭


    Hi all,

    I basically want to sound proof my garage so I can play my drums with out annoying the neighbours.

    From what I hear 150mm is pretty much the standard for attic insulation? I'm wondering will this be sufficient for soundproofing. The garage has four solid walls, a steel door and then just the wooden trusses with no ceiling.

    The plan is to put fiberglass insulation in between the trusses and then put up a ceiling. However I also know there is stuff called acoustic board and solid aero board which I am currently reseraching.

    If anyone has any experience in soundproofing or would like to throw their two cents on how best to tackle this I would greatly appreciate it! :)


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  • #2
    Adam.Hynes250
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭Adam.Hynes250


    This company (http://www.acaraconcepts.com/) will give me the proper stuff they call 'phone wall'. They say it will reduce sound levels by 70dB so basically you wouldn't hear me playing away if I got it. Its 38 euro including VAT for 0.96 Sq. Meter. So if my garage roof has an area of 14.85 Meters Sq. its gonna cost me 587 euro if i fitted it myself.....

    I'm a student and fairly broke so its out of the question at that price. My idea will be to achieve half or as much of the sound reduction as possible at a cheaper rate.

    Any help on how to achieve this is appreciated.


  • #3
    sky6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,444 ✭✭✭sky6


    Hi, The best material for soundproofing is Rockwool. I've done a few soundproofing jobs using Rockwool never any problems. One was a large pub where they wanted the Lounge insulated from the nightclub. Rock bands played there frequently and you could only hear them when someone left a door open.
    If you contact the company they will recommend the right product for you.
    I think there still in Ballymount walkinstown.


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