In this "how to" video I will show you how to soundproof a room and reduce noise by up to 40db for less than £100! I have used Rockwool sound insulation slab for this video and a link is below.
The first stage to soundproof a room with rockwool sound insulation is to access where the noise is coming from, in this case it was the lounge below (a mixture of television, people and the dog snoring). After extensive research I decided to use Rockwool sound insulation for soundproofing my office as it offers a cost-effective solution and a reduction in noise levels by 40db.
The first step to soundproof the room with rockwool sound insulation is to lift the floor boards and gain access to the floor space, this is covered by my other video How to cut, lift and refit floorboards with step by step instructions! • How to lift floorboard...
Before installing the Rockwool sound insulation slab it is highly recommended to cover any exposed skin and wear a good FP3 dust mask, this will prevent any irritation of your skin and protect your lungs.
The installation is straight forward, and you should install a layer of 100mm thick sound insulation, this is two 50mm layers or one single 100mm layer of Rockwool sound insulation as per my video. To cut the sound proofing I found using a Stanley knife and a piece of wood for guidance the easiest and cleanest option. You should stagger any joints between the layers as this will help prevent sound waves from travelling through the sound proofing insulation. Take care around electrical cables and downlighters as these should be either above the sound proofing insulation or a space left around them to prevent heat building up.
Once complete you can put the floor back down and hoover the room before removing any PPE, this again prevents any fibres getting on your skin or into your lungs!
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11 сен 2024