Retrofit Soundproofing – How do you know which way to go?

Here are the different suggestions to help control the sound that will be coming from your home theatre or recording studio or just to other parts of the home. Depending on which recommendation you would like to do in the room, there will be different levels of sound control.

GOOD:

-           Add another layer of 5/8” thick drywall using the Green Glue Compound between the layers.

-           Seal all perimeter edges with the Green Glue Noise proofing Sealant.

BETTER:

-           Remove the existing drywall to the studs or joists.

-           Inspect the insulation to ensure still good. If there is none or you are interested in replacing, we recommend using Roxul Safe & Sound Insulation.

-           Install 2 layers of 5/8” thick drywall using the Green Glue Compound between them.

-           Seal all perimeter edges using the Green Glue Noise proofing Sealant.

BEST:

-           Remove existing drywall to the studs or joists.

-           Inspect the insulation to ensure still good. If there is none or you are interested in replacing, we recommend using Roxul Safe & Sound Insulation.

-           Install the Genie Clips and furring channel.

-           Install 2 layers of 5/8” thick drywall using the Green Glue Compound between them.

-           Seal all perimeter edges using the Green Glue Noise proofing Sealant.

Here are the links to our most recommended products, the GenieClips and Green Glue Compound. Combined these two products help to decouple (GenieClips) and dampen (Green Glue Compound) the sound in a room that can travel through the walls or ceiling to the rest of the house. On our website we have instructional videos available showing how to install the GenieClips  and use the Green Glue Compound.

Here is a link to HGTV’s “Income Property” show where both the GenieClips and Green Glue Compound were used with Roxul Safe & Sound Insulation, and by combining these products together they were able to reduce the airborne noise by approximately 40 decibels from the house to the new basement apartment. The episode’s name is “Mary & Bridge”, and our products are featured at approximately the 27 minute mark or part #5: http://www.hgtv.ca/incomeproperty/video/#incomeproperty/video/season+7. Even though this example shows the products being used on the ceiling, this assembly can be used on walls as well.

While at our website, please have a look at the other products that can be used in different projects (floors, drain pipes, HVAC).