Looking for good Sound Proofing Insulation

[Kyot]

I am looking for some good sound proofing insulation for my basement (walls and ceiling), so you wont be able to hear anything from upstairs. I was wondering if anyone knows what products are good?

Thanks in advance.

So far I am looking at this from home depot in Canada.

http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/s...&showreviews=1

[Hammie]

I've always read that tightly packed insulation and two layers of drywall will provide pretty good sound isolation. Keep in mind though, when you pack insulation too tight, it looses all insulating qualities and may no longer keep a room cool or warm adequately.

A quick Google search brought up a few pages, but after skimming some of them, this looked like a good one:

http://www.ehow.com/how_15992_soundproof-room.html

[Kyot]

Originally Posted by louhamilton

I've always read that tightly packed insulation and two layers of drywall will provide pretty good insulation. Keep in mind though, when you pack insulation too tight, it looses all insulating qualities and may no longer keep a room cool or warm adequately.

A quick Google search brought up a few pages, but after skimming some of them, this looked like a good one:

http://www.ehow.com/how_15992_soundproof-room.html

Thanks for the link, looking at it right now.

[ZedsDead]

this site may also be of some help.

http://www.thefoamfactory.com/acoust...dbarriers.html

[drummerboy]

Here is a link i found for you.www.powersourcing.com/se/acousticinsulation.htm
When i did my theatre room (sound proofed) i used 2 layers of 13mm sound stop plasterboard on the celing and walls and used insulation 120mm thick, but its not always the thickness that matters. If you plan to line your ceiling with plasterboard, you will need to use a sound stop plasterboard, do not use standard drywall or you will be defeating the purpose of doing it in the first place. Spend the money once only. Where you live products probably have different names than they do in my part of the world, so just keep that in mind. If you use two layers of plasterboard(drywall) make sure that you seal the first layer recessed joints with plaster(1 coat) and stagger your joints.I hope this helps.Regards Grassy

[mattym]

GreenGlue is very good for drywall, 2 layers standard drywall can be used or heavier soundblock, seems to be a bit cheaper than other methods too.

[crazyBLUE]

You can look into this as well !!

http://www.thefoamfactory.com/acoust...dbarriers.html

[Big Daddy]

If you are going to do it yourself, make sure you wear a proper mask. Insulation material like fiberglass are harmful and you should not get the particles in your lungs.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

If you are going to do it yourself, make sure you wear a proper mask. Insulation material like fiberglass are harmful and you should not get the particles in your lungs.

However, masks do interfere with the consumption of beer, which is a vital component of any DIY project.

John.

[Geezer00003]

Originally Posted by Kyot

I am looking for some good sound proofing insulation for my basement (walls and ceiling), so you wont be able to hear anything from upstairs. I was wondering if anyone knows what products are good?

Thanks in advance.

So far I am looking at this from home depot in Canada.

http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/s...&showreviews=1

Having used a similar product for my family room walls & ceiling.
I'd say it'll be very effective.

[mattym]

Originally Posted by ZedsDead

this site may also be of some help.

http://www.thefoamfactory.com/acoust...dbarriers.html

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

You can look into this as well !!

http://www.thefoamfactory.com/acoust...dbarriers.html

so good, it got recommended twice...

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

If you are going to do it yourself, make sure you wear a proper mask. Insulation material like fiberglass are harmful and you should not get the particles in your lungs.

correct, its an irritant, so gloves should be worn too. Anything that gives off dust could be harmful or cause irritation.

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by Kyot

I am looking for some good sound proofing insulation for my basement (walls and ceiling), so you wont be able to hear anything from upstairs. I was wondering if anyone knows what products are good?

Thanks in advance.

So far I am looking at this from home depot in Canada.

http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/s...&showreviews=1

I don't think that anyone has experimented with sound proofing to the extent that crazyBLUE has. Sorry for suggesting this, but if I had a very specific question as to how to get it done, I would pm DA SOURCE... CB!

[Kyot]

Thanks for all the responses !

[househead]

I used Roxul. I'm in the US but the company is located in Canada so you should be able to find it. They have a nice range of products and the whole site it worth checking out.


http://www.roxul.com

Home theater

http://www.roxul.com/residential/whe...e+theatre+room

[Kyot]

I ended up getting Roxul, got some from home depot today so I will be installing it this week.

[PPW350]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

You can look into this as well !!

http://www.thefoamfactory.com/acoust...dbarriers.html

Have you ordered from them? How's the quality of their stuff compared to Auralex? If you look at the stuff that they specified about each of their foam products for audio, everything is copied word for word off Auralex's websites. I know their prices is dirt cheap compared to Auralex, which is what foam should sell at, but Auralex sells their foam like they're made of gold. If the quality is good, then foam factory is a no brainer. I've been wanting to try some of 2" thick foams in my room, but Auralex is way too expensive.

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by PPW350

Have you ordered from them? How's the quality of their stuff compared to Auralex? If you look at the stuff that they specified about each of their foam products for audio, everything is copied word for word off Auralex's websites. I know their prices is dirt cheap compared to Auralex, which is what foam should sell at, but Auralex sells their foam like they're made of gold. If the quality is good, then foam factory is a no brainer. I've been wanting to try some of 2" thick foams in my room, but Auralex is way too expensive.

I bought The 2" pyramid acoustic foam panels From them . I am sure it is the same as the other only a lot cheaper . Deffinatly get them at the Foamfactory PPW .

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by mattym

GreenGlue is very good for drywall, 2 layers standard drywall can be used or heavier soundblock, seems to be a bit cheaper than other methods too.

Yes!

Originally Posted by Kyot

I ended up getting Roxul, got some from home depot today so I will be installing it this week.

In addition to the insulation, you should look into other options in additional, like the 2-layers/green glue suggested above, or use "Quiet-Rock" which is a drywall with a thin layer of metal in the middle to make sound not travel through it....

Also, you can hang metal beams horizontally on your studs, and hang the drywall on those to keep sound from traveling through the studs....

The Roxul is great, but I would use a specific method or drywall in addition to it.....

[mattym]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

I bought The 2" pyramid acoustic foam panels From them . I am sure it is the same as the other only a lot cheaper . Deffinatly get them at the Foamfactory PPW .

I would be VERY surprised if its the same. Auralex made massive strides in the foam market in the early years, developing a line of foam that was more stable than cheaper alternatives. Ive got some foam in my office that was made around 5 years ago and it looks better than ALL of the cheap samples that ive got. Discolouration in daylight and dusting will occur with cheap foam much much faster than with more expensive foams. That all said, the performance of cheaper foams can match the branded materials, depending on what you are trying to do of course.

[PPW350]

Originally Posted by mattym

I would be VERY surprised if its the same. Auralex made massive strides in the foam market in the early years, developing a line of foam that was more stable than cheaper alternatives. Ive got some foam in my office that was made around 5 years ago and it looks better than ALL of the cheap samples that ive got. Discolouration in daylight and dusting will occur with cheap foam much much faster than with more expensive foams. That all said, the performance of cheaper foams can match the branded materials, depending on what you are trying to do of course.

That's what I thought too, I have Auralex foam from about 5 years ago, that still looks the same as the brand new ones that I just received from them. This is saying a lot about their ability to hold its original color, because they're sitting in the rooms with sunlight coming in everyday during sunset. I am obviously not assuming that the foam from foamfactory is capable of holding its colors as long as the ones from Auralex, but from the sound performance point of view, I'm sure it's very easy to copy off of Auralex's designs. I will order a case of the 2" wedgies and try it out.