How to soundproof ? This is some woman talking about Ian getting soundproofing. Then company babble on. This is how to but doesn't show how to. Just a sales pitch
This is not explaining "How To" soundproof one's own wall; it's a sales pitch telling people to call a number. Misguiding video title, and on top of that, the sales pitch is also repeated as replies to our comments here in the comments section.
Some of the replies show a blog which we hope acts as a useful tool in answering any further questions about soundproofing a wall against noisy neighbours. As soon as restrictions are lifted and it is safe to film within someones home, we will certainly be producing a step-by-step guide for the ProSound™ SoundBoard 4 (similar to the ReductoClip Direct to Wall soundproofing option, which you might find useful: ruclips.net/video/dOihHlpZMpc/видео.html
It is a science. Most people living in condos or townhouses share common walls. Many people are self-centered (like people who don't use their car turn signal thinking they're the only one on the road and only think about themselves and what they're doing). So your neighbour may turn on the TV or stereo as loud as they want and not even consider it might be bothering someone else -- when they're the centre of the universe -- no one else exists. Also, people seem to love hardwood flooring more than carpet -- and hardwood flooring is very acoustic and will travel sound waves to anything connected which includes other rooms or apartments. If they have a sub-woofer on their hardwood floor -- then every floor on that level, even next door -- is going to get that bass boom boom vibrating. And no neighbor would even think to put a piece of carpeting under their sub-woofer on their hardwood floor -- that would be too considerate). It's a matter of better building construction -- or more considerate people who need to realize when walls are attached, so are vibrations. It's just science.
@@M.K-SAVE Not much that I or anyone living there could do anything about it. If I had a girl with me I always turned on the TV or radio. If the dates I brought home had known about how sonically transparent the walls were it would have put the kabash on anything happening.
@@Rhaspun i had the same problem 7 years ago in college. I used earplugs back then and it was effective....now the same earplugs are bad. Looks like the manufacturer changed the formula. I tried to use them today as i have noisy neighbours but no use.
thank you for this, my neighbor died last year and left her house to her alcoholic son who leaves the TV on full blast all night (and who is constantly swearing and screaming), defiantly look into this as mine and my childrens health has really been struggling the past few weeks.
Hi Nika, thank you for your comment. I can completely understand your situation, we hear this kind of story every day. The good news is we can certainly help. However, with this kind of noise problem, loud TV at full blast, I would be recommending a higher performing system. The SoundBoard 4 is more for vocal level noise. Have a look at our ReductoClip system - www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
I just bought a 1930s semi. Never heard a peep from the neighbors during multiple viewings but the first night in the house and I can hear everything from their living room. So much for thinking old houses had thicker walls. I'm already thinking about how soon until I can sell this place without buyers asking why.
Hi GameOverFool, sorry to hear this, but sadly you are not alone. This might be worth a read: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-to-soundproof-my-wall-against-noisy-neighbours
Wouldn't the ceiling need to be insulated as well though?, as surely the sound would still travel through the space between her ceilng and the floor above??
Hi BlockABoots, in this instance the sound was coming through the party wall. This can vary in different properties and with different types and levels of noise. Our best advice would be to listen when you can hear the noise and do an ear test against the wall, alcoves, chimney (if applicable) the same can be done listening for noise coming through the floor and ceiling. The most cases the vast majority of unwanted noise from next-door will be coming through the wall.
@@SoundproofingStore yes I understand that but my point was there is the part of the wall between the ceiling and the floor above which you won't be able to cover unless you lift the floorboards in the room above to gain access to that part of the wall. Or would this not make much difference?
@@SoundproofingStore My neighbours love knocking on the shared wall. Can it block those kind of sharp loud sudden noises? Considering adding a foot thick filled dry wall to the shared wall to try and block out the sound.
@@DavidSmith-oy4of Knocking sounds are what we call Impact Noise. When an physical impact is carried out against the wall (also like banging doors and cupboards, heavy foot traffic etc), this creates a huge vibration in the structure. That vibration travels through solid materials easily. So unfortunately adding more mass to the wall isn't going to solve that problem whetehr its our SoundBoard 4 or a foot thick dry wall! You need to de-couple the wall and add resilience to the wall. For this, you need our ReductoClip system - www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
Thanks for this video. The construction of most of the newer apartment buildings is terrible and they have the audacity to charge excess. Really sad I tell ya. My family and I got into a 3 bedroom townhome/duplex for close to $200 less than what we were paying for a 2 bedroom apartment.
Just spent quite a bit of money with the Soundproofing Store and it all got delivered today! Very exciting. Have opted for Soundboard 4 for 2 rooms and Reductoclips on 2 rooms. I'm hoping that 1:21 will be me in a couple of weeks.
@Tron Hello - I haven't installed a full wall so far with the Soundboard 4 yet, however, I have completed a wall using the Reductoclips - 1 down 3 to go. We are also putting in Earthwool into the floor joists as well. I'll keep you in the loop!
Hi Sorry to bother you, was wondering if you had everything installed now, and if so, how it all worked out for you? Did the Soundboard 4 do a good enough job, or is the Reductoclip noticeably better? Alsodid you put earthwool between the floor joists in a downstairs room with a suspended timber floor? I'm just trying to workout how to install it there without it falling down. thanks.
@@chaymation2 Hey Chay. So the long and the short of it. There is no doubt that the Reductoclip does a great job for talking/shouting noise and I found it easier to work with than the Soundboard 4. The soundboard 4 is HEAVY. If it's impact noise and bass, just move. It isn't worth the effort and pain to find out your efforts have been wasted. Yes, the Soundpoofing store will say "you should have built a stud wall and attached the Reductoclip to that" but impact/bass will just flank around it. Earthwool is great and definitely assists with flanking noise, just wear gloves - it's horrible. All in all, we probably spent £4000 and many hours working on it.
This is all well and good for general noise such as conversations and TV noise, but what about foot fall and doors closing/slamming? And flanking noise in the window walls?
Hi James M, SoundBoard 4™ is for general household airborne noise. For impact noises or for louder more extreme levels of noise, you need to look at our ReductoClip system: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system Noise flanking down external walls is quite rare, but if you can clearly hear sound coming out of the adjoining external wall, you will need to address this wall as well.
@@SoundproofingStore yes it's quite shocking the noise that is flanking down the external wall. We even get neighbours cooking smells in rooms the opposite end of the house. I can't help but think it would be a bigger job to sort that issue out i.e blocking off the cavity wall at the party wall by means of bricking it off perhaps, rather than just a simple soundproofing techniques? Do you have any suggestions on this matter? Also, is it easy to effectively soundproof a chimney?
@@jamesm9434 we can happily discuss this in more detail with you and advise accordingly. If you wanted to call 01423 206208 to speak to one of our technical team. With regards to soundproofing a chimney, this blog might be of interest: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-to-soundproof-a-chimney
Uk has the worst housing for the costliest price.... Seems like a manipulated market where all the developers have come to an agreement to provide substandard housing for the highest possible profits. Sound proofed walls should be a basic construction requirement. Shameful for an advanced country.
Hi James, there is no set answer for this unfortunately, it depends on the property and the noise problem. Generally we find 9 times out of 10 that most people can only hear the noise coming through the alcoves either side, not through the chimney breast or fireplace. In which case you just soundproof the alcoves (like in the video). However, if you're the 1 in 10 that can hear it come through, you need to address the chimney breast / fireplace as well. You need to spend time really listening to the surfaces to figure out exactly where the noise is coming through. It tends to be more common when either yourself or the neighbour have weakened the chimney breast by mounting a TV bracket onto it or something similar. Hope that is of some help.
Excellent ! I am planning on this for my new property and also the ceilings and floors, as even dropping a pen and it rolling is just a mild irritation but that is still like they are in the room with you.
I’m so pleased this solution has worked for her! I completely empathise with her, having moved from a horrible noisy neighbour to a 50s build house, with lovely elderly neighbours adjoined who are generally quiet but the sound proofing is poor so general speech/television can still be heard. Needless to say I am so heartbroken / fed up after moving, we’re having sound proofing done next week (independent wall & with rockwool/matting), I am hopeful this will work for us xx or I might have a full on nervous breakdown :(
merce it has reduced the noise but it hasn’t gotten rid of it completely :( I’ll be honest and say that I am disappointed xx TBH if you can’t afford to move I’d say get it done to reduce the noise for your own sanity xx
Thanks for the ultra quick response - i am considering it but we've spent so much renovating this house that its not an option to move again any time soon. *sigh* Don't give up.
merce I’m so sorry, it’s so hard isn’t it, especially when you’ve worked so hard :( do try it, if it reduces it, that will definitely make you feel better xx I really hope you guys have good results x
I'm thinking of doing something like that, but my apartment is quiet and i can hear only my neighbors when they shout and its only form one dividing wall. Did you you normal rockwool or special acoustic ? And who installed it for you? Someone who knows what they are doing or DIY? How much quieter it is , what would you say? 50% , 75% ,90%? Sry for so many question and tnx for your time.
Hi Louise, it all depends on the size of the wall really, but it's certainly cheaper than moving house! If you get in touch with your wall measurements (width and height), I can give you an idea of cost. Best thing to do is get in touch direct by emailing sales@soundproofingstore.co.uk
Hi Chicken Tikka, SoundBoard 4 offers an excellent performance against medium levels of noise (such as the odd clear words, conversation, music and TV noise). For the bass music you mentioned, you would need to use a higher performing wall soundproofing solution, like the ReductoClip™ Independent Wall System: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system You may also need to treat the floor and other walls depending on how much sound is 'leaking through' these areas.
You can't paint directly onto the soundproofing, you will need to skim plaster over the top and then decorate. The soundproofing isn't designed as a heat resistant material. However, the acoustic grade plasterboard gives the soundproofing a 30min burn time, therefore complying with building regulations.
Did the customer have insulation in the floor, or anything additional under the floor against the party wall to further reduce the sound from next door, or was it assembled exactly how it was demonstrated in the video?
Hi Anthony Yarranton - Thank you for your question. No in this case the only work was installing the SoundBoard 4 on the wall as you can see in the video. In regards to noise coming up through the floor, it's a case by case thing. Having visited the property before hand and spent time listening and investigating, we could clearly hear the noise coming directly through the party wall but nothing coming up through the floor near to the party wall. So we ruled out having to do this. It's still a good thing to add in for best practice, but the customer didn't want us lifting floor boards if it wasn't necessary. However, in a lot of properties this would be necessary.
@Soundproofing Store Thank you for the reply. We are looking to soundproof a party wall with this product in the video. But, the side of the wall is met with hinges on a door that leads to a built-in overstairs storage area. The hinges are approximately 3 cm from the party wall. Can the Soundboard 4 be cut to accommodate them, or will the hinges require moving? (I'll be in touch to discuss options).
@@AYmusic17 Unfortunately not. The soundproofing is going to reduce sound coming through that area you have installed it in. If you have multiple surfaces that sound is leaking through, you need to treat all of those surfaces. It's like waterproofing, if you have two holes in your roof and water is getting in, just plugging one of the holes isn't going to stop the water getting in. You have to find all of the holes and plug them all.
Hi Kaleb K, the cost depends on the size of the 'decent sized' room. Based on an average size of 4m x 2.3m you'd be looking at £650 inc VAT for the SoundBoard 4 system in the video, not including installation, as 80% of customers install it themselves, (as it's a straightforward DIY installation). This blog goes into more details about the costs of our wall soundproofing systems: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/what-is-the-cost-of-soundproofing-v-s-moving-house If you'd like a quote on specific dimensions, feel free to fill in the below form: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/get-a-quote#Wallquote
Hi Paul Johnson, if you have a read of this blog, it details the best way to soundproof a chimney: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-to-soundproof-a-chimney Any further questions after reading this, please just let us know.
@@SoundproofingStore hi, thanks for the info. Just 1 more question: We have 2 bedrooms with a party wall and both walls have air vents. These rooms also have vents on the outer walls so covering the party wall vents would still allow air into the room. If I were to cover the vents in the party wall with soundboard 4 would this create issues such as damp and if so is there a way around this problem. Thanks.
@@pauljohnson8016 I'm afraid we couldn't guarantee if covering the party wall would / or wouldn't create any damp issues. You will still have the external vents, so it might be worth checking with a ventilation company to see if this would be sufficient for that particular room.
In the majority of cases more sound comes through the alcoves than the chimney breast. This is because the chimney breasts are (normally) constructed of a double layer of fire bricks, which are heavier and more dense than the standard bricks used in the alcoves. Often there can also be a small air gap and a double layer of fire bricks on your neighbours side. This extra mass naturally makes the chimney more soundproof than the alcoves. However, it's important to check this in your own property as this isn't always the case. We did check in this property prior to the installation and no sound could be heard coming through the chimney breast, only the alcoves. This blog might be of interest in explaining what to do if sound can also be heard through the chimney breast: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-to-soundproof-a-chimney
Hi Baba Ganoush! When we are talking about household levels of airborne sound, in 9 out of 10 cases the noise doesn't come through the chimney. Airborne sound is blocked by mass and mass = weight. The chimney breast has extra layers of brick meaning more mass. Then the neighbour has extra layers of brick on the their chimney breast meaning more mass. So the chimney breast helps to reduce sound. The alcoves however only have possibly one layer of brick. So if we add more mass to the alcoves, we solve problem. This isn't always the case, and you do need to check to see if sound is coming through just in case. If there is a weakness in the chimney or if the neighbour has removed theirs, then you can have a problem.
Most fire places have 4 layers of brick (heavy mass) so rarely allow airborne sound to pass through. Where you may get sound issues is when the fireplace has been compromised by removal of bricks.
WRONG, a party chimney breast above the throting [where the mass end's as you call it] is constructed of 9 inch brickwork and each flue is separated by 4 inch brickwork called a withe , so the breast is basically hollow, most terrace houses up to the 1960's were built this way, so not insulating the chimney breast is a waste of time and money.
And you have the same on the neighbours side, giving you more brickwork and mass between one dwelling and the other where the chimney breast is, than in the alcoves. Yes, if the noise level is excessive, then we would need to address the chimney, but with household level noise, just soundproofing the alcoves delivers excellent results in most cases. We soundproof party alcoves multiple times a week, and we always get an excellent result, unless there is a weakness in the chimney breast allowing sound to leak, or the neighbour has removed their chimney breast. Then we board the whole wall. The test data speaks for itself.
Hi Nilutpal Saikia, the soundproofing solution used is the ProSound™ Soundboard4™ which is an easy DIY, direct to wall installation. Further details can be found here: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/soundboard-4
Hi @jonescrusher1 Yes to a degree. It wouldn't double the reduction by doubling the system, unfortunately it doesn't quite work like that, but it would further improve it. For this type of household noise, the more mass the wall has the less sound will get through, so adding another 30kg per m2 of mass is going to further help. However, if you need more reduction because the nosie is very loud or bassy, then you will need a more de-coupled system such as our ReductoClip system - www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
Hi Ben Brooks, acoustic sealant: soundproofingstore.uk/product/soundproof-acoustic-sealant-900ml-tube/ That's right, after using the sealant the boards are ready for a plaster skim finish.
Hi Meeka b - Absolutely right, soundproofing should have much more priority in building. Soundproofing is now part of building regulations for new dwellings built since 2003 (UK), but even this is just a minimal level. We try to far exceed building regs wherever possible.
The Soundproofing Store Unfortunately that doesn't seem to be on Canada. I just moved into a new buiding built last year and there is pretty much no sound proofing. I can hear everything. Especially my upstairs neighbor that loves to walk all nigh long. Sounds like a zoo up there and it's only one person. Rare to find a place with decent sound proof.
That's a shame, sorry to hear that. We do seem to be taking it a little more seriously nowadays in the UK. I would say to give us a call and we'll help, but I don't think shipping to Canada will be cheap!
Hi Steve Sett, in theory you could screw on another layer, however, a better alternative would be to go for the ReductoClip Direct to Wall System which is a higher-performing (proven) system and includes 2 layers of acoustic grade plasterboard: ruclips.net/video/lI2bdQZWyOE/видео.html www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reductoclip-direct-to-wall-system
Hi music, at the time of filming the cost of materials for SoundBoard 4 in this video was £489 inc VAT (not including installation). For an up-to-date quote, please feel free to call us on 01423 206208, or fill out the below form: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/get-a-quote#Wallquote This blog may also be of interest: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-much-does-soundproofing-cost
Hi myphonesucks, is the dividing wall between you and your brother a stud wall? If so, then SoundBoard 4 will certainly help reduce the conversation noise. Higher performing systems such as our ReductoClip System are also an option depending if it's just talking you are trying to bock, or other noise such as music, snoring etc. These videos might also be of interest: ruclips.net/video/R2gvGyE6kTE/видео.html ruclips.net/video/huNDsYKLpqo/видео.html Feel free to call us on (01423) 206208 and we will advise on the best solution for your situation.
Currently watching because new neighbors just moved in and they are playing their music soooo loud right now!!! We hear them running through the house and everything 7am to 2am every single day. We are in houses on separate lots but only about 6 feet exterior wall to wall. We’ve never had this problem with anyone else who has lived there but I cannot do this.
I am experiencing similar situation. Don't want to fall out with anyone but........ Gonna look into sound proofing... Covid 19 restrictions are hard enough without this additional worry.
@@sandragolding7466 We actually had them wake us up at midnight the other night blaring Genie in a Bottle (I wish I were joking 😅) and my husband had to go over and ask them to turn their music down. They haven’t been loud since then or we’ve just gotten used to it.
@@b.cooper9964 Really??? I have been so tempted to go over there. I have had to knock the wall 3 times now. I need my sleep for sure. Don't need this.... :-(
@@b.cooper9964 The audacity of people. Its frustrating. I have spoken politely to my neighbours & I don't want to go down the route of tit4tat revenge...but it's sooo infuriating! So I can understand your dilemma! Hope things improve. 🙏
Hi Charli, you certainly can - although depending on the level and type of sound you are trying to soundproof against, you might want to take a look at the higher performing ReductoClip System: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system ruclips.net/video/fQcfjqQvtOQ/видео.html www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reductoclip-direct-to-wall-system ruclips.net/video/lI2bdQZWyOE/видео.html
i can understand your issues i am in a brand new 2017 unit i can hear my neighbor piss and talk in normal levels the good news is i am renting and my wife and i just bought a condo with no one on either side richard in the tropics
Got some boards fitted couple months ago, i should say they done the trick 😉 cant hear a damn thing Amazing ey...so got the whole house done, can now sleep at peace thanx for this vidy 🤗🤗
Very useful video. We have noise (music bass and loud speech) coming through the kitchen wall which has cupboards attached to it. Is it possible to just clad the exposed wall area with Soundboard 4 to get a reduction in the transmitted noise? Thank you.
Hi B Hylands, unfortunately just cladding the exposed areas with SoundBoard 4 will not make much of an impact. SoundBoard 4 is great for household type noise such as the voices, but won't do much against the strong energy of bass. You really need to look at a system like our ReductoClip system: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system ruclips.net/video/4VpNzFYkA9M/видео.html However, just covering parts of the wall will not help much, the sound will just leak through the non soundproofed areas. So the soundproofing needs to cover the entire wall. You would not be able to fix your kitchen cupboards back onto the ReductoClip wall. So it will be a case of rethinking the layout of your kitchen. If that is not an option, then adding the SoundBoard 4 to the exposed areas like you suggest will certainly be the easiest option. Smaller parts could also be cut to size to fit inside the cupboards, but having realistic expectations that it may not make a very significant difference.
Hello MrUniman69, the SoundBoard4™ features a closed cell foam layer (which dampens sound energy and vibrations). Vibration energy created by household levels of airborne sound is very small. Therefore, the amount that will travel down the tiny surface of a screw is so small it doesn't affect the performance. There would only be an issue if the levels of noise were loud or excessive. If this were the case the SoundBoard4™ wouldn't be the right system and a higher-performing system would be needed anyway, such as the ReductoClip™ Independent Wall System: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
It looks like the panels were installed so that the walls either side of the chimney breasts are covered. Is this effective enough? Does it have a decent reduction when it doesn't cover the other walls, ceilings etc? I wasn't sure if sound proofing measures have an all-or-nothing effect.
Hi Millerington-Smythe Miller, in this instance, there was no flanking noise coming through the floor or ceiling, it was sound passing through the walls only. Similarly, with the chimney, by doing a simple ear test when you can hear the noise can determine if the chimney needs to be soundproofed too. Chimney breasts are usually constructed of a double layer of fire bricks, which adds more natural mass than that of the alcoves (therefore blocking more sound). This blog goes into more detail with regards to instances where the chimney breast does need soundproofing and the most effective ways of doing so: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-to-soundproof-a-chimney Soundproofing is an all or nothing, in that it has to be the right solution for the type and levels of noise you are trying to block. Also, it is similar to waterproofing, any gaps and the sound will find a way to 'leak' through.
Hi Ross Lakin, you need to make sure the wall is level and flat, otherwise the boards won't sit flat and you'll get gaps in the joins for the sound to leak through. An alternative would be to use the ReductoClip™ Independent Stud Wall Solution: ruclips.net/video/4VpNzFYkA9M/видео.html ruclips.net/video/fQcfjqQvtOQ/видео.html
Hi, I'm afraid we don't have a company in the states, or deliver our products outside of Europe. On occasions customers have arranged their own courier to ship the products, which could be an option.
Hi Digilantz, every property is different, and you are right, occasionally flanking sound can be heard through the adjoining walls, or even the floor. In the vast majority of cases the sound usually comes through the party wall. (As was the case with the property in the video). Doing a simple ear test on the party wall and surrounding walls when you hear the unwanted noise will help ascertain if any flanking is occuring. If it is, then SoundBoard 4 can also be used on the adjoining walls.
Hi Alfie - You can use something like our putty pads which can either wrap around the back of the socket box, or insert inside the socket. www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/store/Acoustic-Socket-Putty-Pads-p52901193 These will help minimize the problem, but the sockets will always be a weakness. For best results, soundproof the whole wall and have the socket surface mounted, or move the socket to another wall. Obviously the these options are much more intrusive, so many people will opt for the far easier putty pad solution.
How do I put the boards around double electrical sockets? Getting an electrician out to remove it is no option as I have tried everywhere and they are all booked up for months so I will have to go about this on my own. And I am being driven crazy by music next door. Can I just cut and fit the boards around the socket and then use acoustic sealant around it?
Hi Ryan H, as you mention, if moving the sockets to another wall isn't an option, then yes, the alternative would be to make a small hole to pull the cable for the socket through and then fill it with acoustic sealant and refit the socket as a surface mounted socket. A third option would be to fit the soundproofing around the socket and fit a socket putty pad in the back box of the socket. Drilling a hole into the SoundBoards will always create a weakness in the system, hence our advice would always be to move the sockets to another wall (even if it means waiting for an electrician to become available). However...you mention you 'are being driven crazy by music from next door' SoundBoad 4 is an excellent solution for standard household airborne noise. For music and bass tones, then you would need to use a higher performing system that decouples from the original wall, such as one of our ReductoClip Systems. Please see below: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
@@Ryan92230 ideally you would remove the wires and thread them through a small hole in the putty pad. We haven't tried it this way, but potentially you could try splitting the putty pad and moulding it back together round the wires if you really didn't want to remove them.
Hi You could add Green Glue and a second layer of plasterboard however this will probably only add 2-3dB improvement. if you are looking for a higher performing system then please look at our ReductoClip direct to wall system ruclips.net/video/lI2bdQZWyOE/видео.html Regards. Ian Baker
Hi S R, if using the SoundBoard4, then radiators can be removed, the soundproofing installed and radiators reinstalled - making sure the screws being used are long enough to go into the existing wall to take the weight.
Hi, based on those dimensions and based on a UK delivery, it would be £738.90 (including VAT) for the SoundBoard4, including everything needed for the installation. (Scrim tape, hammer screws, acoustic sealant and sealant applicator gun). This doesn't include installation, as the boards are an easy DIY install. We also provide comprehensive installation guides and can offer advice if needed.
I figures out when during the day my neighbors sleep and blast music out high and bang on the walls. When they ask me, I give them the same answer they give me, "It is from the people upstairs"
Oh my gosh. I can soo relate ... my neighbour's say the same thing to me when I query them re their silly o'clock noise levels. It's so frustrating. I live alone next to two very loud women... I am now waiting bated breath that my Soundproofing will work... am paying an arm & leg for it. 😞
@@MA-ws3hx I moved to a new appartment and made sure the walls are thick from the contractors. Especially that it is a studio appartment. Let me know how yours work. Really would appreciate the feedback
Hi Amy Walker, you can't use the SoundBoard 4 for ceilings, it's only for walls. You'd need to use our ReductoClip™ Ceiling System (please see below links): ruclips.net/video/eQCRUpacDo0/видео.html www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reductoclip-system-for-ceilings Alternatively, if you have access to the floor above, you can soundproof the floor using one of our floor solutions, such as the SoundMat™ 3 Plus (please see below links): ruclips.net/video/mN6sOSN-KVA/видео.html www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/soundmat-3-plus If you need any help or advice, please feel free to call us on 01423 206208.
Hi, the SoundBoard 4 will give a large reduction on the airborne noise so provided the noise isn't too excessive then it should make a large reduction. If the pans are clanking against any part of the structure then it could very well be an impact noise that you are experiencing, the SoundBoard 4 does have a layer of acoustic closed foam to absorb some but you would probably need to have a look at the ReductoClip System for excessive impact noises: ruclips.net/video/4VpNzFYkA9M/видео.html
Hi Marta M - The info is in the video description, but we used the ProSound SoundBoard 4 in this case which you can see more of here - www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/soundboard-4
@@SoundproofingStore Thank you. I have a door that separates my apartment from.my neighbour. He watches tv all night long, i can hear him cough, sneeze, move chairs. The noise he makes wakes me up every night. I need to sound block the noise coming into my apartment. ( the single door )_. Nobody uses the door. What material that is not too expensive would you recommend best? I really need to get a good night Sleep soon. Thank you.
@@martam518 Doors are quite tricky. To give you the best advice, if its a light weight door I would replace it with a thick, solid core, heavy door with more mass. Something like a fire door for example. The more mass the door has the more sound it will block. Secondly, you need to seal the gap around the perimeter by adding a seal to the door frame and bottom of the door. If there is a gap for air to get through, sound will also get through it. If you really can't change the door, then there are materials you can possibly add to the existing to increase it mass, but depends on the shape of the door. Have a look at this blog we wrote - www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-to-soundproof-a-door
I have this same exact problem. My bedroom is directly on the other side of Neighbors living room. I can hear tv and muffled conversation while I am trying to sleep. Any ideas?? I cant do physical things to the wall such as drilling because I am renting??? Also a friend of mine stated that my walls are concrete.
Hello, the most effective soundproofing against the airborne noise you are hearing would include adding mass (weight) to the wall. Because of this, our solutions are screwed into the wall. Solutions which can be 'stuck' to the wall are not as effective at blocking sound, as they don't contain enough mass. Could it be worth speaking to you landlord? We would be happy to speak to them and yourself and reassure them that once the soundproofing is installed and painted, to look at, you wouldn't know it was there.
Hi Craig Stevens, yes, if you can hear that sound is coming through the chimney breast as well as the alcoves., then absolutely you can use the ReductoClip™ on the chimney. If you want to e-mail sales@soundproofingstore.co.uk then we can send you some diagrams showing this.
Hi Tammy - We don't provide an installation service ourselves but you have three options. Our systems are relatively straight forward to install so a good DIYer can do it themselves. If you prefer somebody to do it for you, a local builder or tradesman would be more than sufficient and relatively cost effective. Finally, we do have recommended installation teams that we work with.. These are pro installers so tend to be a more expensive option - www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/instalation
My place was built in 1880 and the soundproofing in the bedroom is horrific next doors light switch being turned off can make me jump. I can also hear people downstairs as the sound is traveling up the walls - Would this insulation stop that?
Hi Simon Jenkins, we can certainly help and have different solutions for different types and levels of noise. Is the sound definitely travelling up the walls, or is it coming up through the floor? Our wall and flooring solutions can be found here: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/walls www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/floors In this instance, we'd need to know more information before confirming if the SoundBoard 4 would be the correct choice. If you call 01423 206208 a member of the team will discuss this in more detail with you and advise accordingly.
I have a similar house with chimney breasts and alcoves I assume that because the chimney breast has two layers or brick ie in my house and tge neighbours this blocks the noise? My house was built in the mid to late 50s.
Hi Kerr Dorman - In most cases we find this is the case. The extra mass on the chimney breast blocks more sound than the alcoves, so we generally only need to address the alcoves. However, if there is a weakness in the neighbours chimney breast or yours, sound can still come through. So its worth having a good listen to detect exactly where the sound is coming through. But most cases its just the alcoves.
Hi William - Unfortunately we don't offer temprary solutions just because of the nature of what soundproofing takes. Airborne sound is blocked by mass, mass is basically weight. So you need to completely cover the wall in very heavy, dense material. There is no way that this type of material can be temporarily fixed while safely carrying the weight and being completely sealed and air tight. Anything like curtains, and screens that would be easy to move, would be too light to make much difference and not sealed, allowing sound to leak through. My advice for renters would be to discuss it with the landlord and try to get permission. It will benefit the landlord in the long term.
Ricky D - Not this same system, but we can soundproof ceilings to a high level. Check out our ReductoClip™ ceiling system - www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reductoclip-system-for-ceilings
Yes, but its all about how you drop the ceiling, and what boards/how many boards you use. There's many ways to skin a cat, but some ways are better than others.
@@SoundproofingStore I see, thanks for the reply. Wish I could find someone here in the US (DC area) who specializes in this. It’s been a real mystery in figuring out the best solution for my place.
Hi Rocknroll, in the UK, generally no, you shouldn't need permission just to add soundproofing to your side. If you wanted to double check, no harm speaking to your local building control.
Hi bigbobabc123 In terms of impact noise this is always best dealt with at the source of the impact. I.E. on the floor of the flat above. For impact noise, you would therefore need to look at our SoundMat™ solutions, e.g. SoundMat™ 3 Plus (please see link: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/soundmat-3-plus) The SoundBoard 4™ as shown in the above video would only be used for walls and is most effective against airborne noise. If you don't have access to the floor above, then you would need to look at soundproofing your ceiling and the most effective system would be the ReductoClip™ Ceiling System: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reductoclip-system-for-ceilings
Hi Jay, we are based in the UK - The SoundBoard4 (1m x 1.2m) is £48.50 each ex VAT and they will need to be delivered on a pallet (£60). If you send your dimensions to sales@soundproofingstore.co.uk we will be more than happy to give you a full quotation.
Hi awreckingball, SoundBoard4™ is designed for airborne sounds, not for the deep thudding of impact vibration. The most effective system for loud levels of impact and airborne noise is the ReductoClip™ Independent Wall System www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system However, it depends if the sound is coming through the wall, or if some is also coming under the floor as well.
Hi Balaganesh, The SoundBoard 4 system is not suitable for impact noises. I would instead point you towards our ReductoClip system for this type of noise. www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
35db in her room with no noise going on. 64db in the noisy room. After install, 37db in her room when the other room is making 64db. What about the audio level in her room before install? Without this number, the video and the link you’ve been sharing doesn’t actually explain how efficient this wall is.
Hi, So the point of this video was more to show that we had solved the customers problem, more than about detailed sound testing. The aim was to reduce the loud noise from next door to as close to the background noise level as possible. Obviously if having loud noise levels next door was already only registering as background noise level before soundproofing, she would never have called us in the first place! We will take note of this though and try to do more detailed before and after tests on our next video. In the meantime, if you want acurate test data on this product, you can view and download our independant, certified test reports from our website here - www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/downloads
Does this help my neighbors if I'm the loud one? I live in an apartment complex and I have very patient neighbors. But I know that I can be a little loud from time to time. Actually if I'm being honest, I'm probably a way to lound way to often.
Hi, it can work equally in reverse. You will need to determine what type of noise and how loud you are going to be. Have a read of my blog as this simplifies types of noise, loudness of noise and you will be able to decide which solution is best for you. It may be that you need to reduce the level of impact (vibration) or make excessive airborne noise so require the ReductoClip System or similar. ruclips.net/video/4VpNzFYkA9M/видео.html
Hi adrian harry, we have different systems depending on the level of noise you are trying to soundproof against and the type of noise (e.g. airborne / airborne and impact music vibration). The wall soundproofing systems are also dependent on the build-up of your wall (e.g. solid, or stud wall). If you call one of the technical team on 01423 206208 they will discuss your noise issue in more detail with you. The best performing system is the ReductoClip Independent Wall system: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system There are also direct to wall options: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reductoclip-direct-to-wall-system www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/soundboard-4
SoundBoard 4, which is ideal for medium to loud levels of noise. Such as clear words, music, TV noise and dogs barking. Further details on this product can be found here: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/soundboard-4
How do you install this insulation where the joint between ceiling and wall is curved? If installing the stud wall onto a solid wall version does new void created need ventilation?
Hi GameOverFool, If building a stud frame on a curve, you would build square sections, with smaller sections on top of one another, until you get to the top of the curve. You would install the SoundBoard 4 by creating a template of the curve, cutting the SoundBoard 4 and following the curvature of the wall. If installing the SoundBoard 4 directly to a solid wall without a stud frame, you would do the same, but without the stud frame. There is no need for ventilation when building the stud wall in front of a solid wall, as there will be a 10mm air gap.
I wonder why there is no sound comming from the fireplace, that wall isnt soundproofed. I have the same problem but I guess its hard to sundproof the chimnbey
Hi @jackphilipsen452, in this instance the chimney breast didn't need soundproofing as the majority of the sound was coming through the alcoves. Chimneys usually have a double layer of very dense firebricks so in many cases naturally deliver a higher level of soundproofing than the alcoves. However, this isn't always the case, and you can indeed soundproof the chimney if it's required. These blogs might be of interest: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-to-soundproof-a-chimney www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-to-soundproof-against-awkward-areas
Hi Tuhin99, the ProSound™ SoundBoard 4™ system shown in the film is ideal for medium levels of noise. For a 'speaker with lots of bass' you would need one of our higher performing systems. The ReductoClip™ Independent Wall system - which is ideal for loud levels of noise and is the soundproofing system used for music studios. You can take a look at the system here: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
@@tuhin9910 we would need to know the dimensions of each room. We would also need to know further details of the level and type of noise you are trying to soundproof against and the structural makeup of the wall, any weaknesses e.g. chimneys etc. Where is the noise coming from? Neighbours, or internally? It would be unusual to need to soundproof the whole house. The best thing to do would be to speak to one of our technical team on 01423 206208, or alternatively fill in an online quote form, which can be found here: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/get-a-quote
@@SoundproofingStore ah i see. the walls in this house are paper thin but the neighbours on the other side barely make any noise. its just the ones that are on the right. the noise comes from the passage sometimes (upastairs and downstairs) and through the wall of the loft room which is approximately ten feet by teen feet i would say (but it is diagonal at the top). btw im not expecting a quote just letting you know.
@@tuhin9910 These blogs might be of use: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-much-does-it-cost-to-soundproof-a-wall www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-much-does-soundproofing-cost
64db is a very conservative reading for a tv imho. 80-100 more realistic. No way that is going to be rendered imperceptible by some overboarding alone.
The wall itself offers some reduction and you listen to a very very loud TV considering a drum kit gives off about 85db. A normal human conversation is around 65db and then if you add another 10 db you get another halving of sound added and another 10db you get a further halving of noise added. All of a sudden your perception of TV noise is damaging ears.
can I ask, was it a compromise for space saving purposes, to attach to brick wall directly with screw/rawlplug? As in, I would have though the decoupling properties of the system would be compromised by this method
Hi Eddie Nolan, SoundBoard 4 is designed as a simple direct to wall soundproofing solution (Voted UK wall soundproofing product of the year 2020 ;) Effective soundproofing requires adding as much mass as possible to the wall, therefore any solutions you can stick, or adhere to the wall won't have the required amount of mass needed to help block sound effectively. The SoundBoard 4 is attached by using 9 screws per board and the closed-cell foam layer within the Soundboard 4 also helps to dampen sound energy and vibrations travelling through the screw head, which is so negligible it doesn't compromise the performance of the SoundBoard 4.
My bloody neighbours although not particularly noisy decided to rip up their carpets and go with wooden floors! They’ve 3 dogs. Every bloody noise reverberates through the floor joists into the party wall. Nothing can stop this can it?
Hi Johnboyginger - I feel for you in this situation, we get a lot of calls from people in a similar situation. It's certainly a difficult one. The best way to solve the problem is unfortunately on the source side, so adding something to their floor to reduce the impact. But it doesn't mean you can't do anything. You can install a system onto your wall that is capable of dampening high levels of impact vibration. Our ReductoClip system is perfect. You'll also want to insulate between your floor joists with acoustic mineral wool. Realistically, it may not block everything out, because some of the vibration will flank into returning walls etc, but it should certainly give you an improvement - www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
If you can't hear them, how do you know that they are actually speaking and you just can't hear them? Maybe the installation crew just kill them and installed $2.00 panels on your place.
If I have a solid brick wall plastered that I get a average reading on my side of 30dba but then jumps up and down when my neighbours speak up to 45dba (taken on a phone app so probably not accurate but voices are clearly heard through the wall)What sort of reduction would I expect with soundboard 4 I don’t have the space to go wider due to doors are close to this wall.
HI Glenn, so 30dB is basically around silent for the average person. Then when your neighbours speak it goes up to 45dB. So that is a relatively low volume, but loud enough for you to hear them. SoundBoard 4 direct to the wall will certainly help. We can never say exactly how much because every wall is different, and every noise is different. You should expect at least a halving of the volume and clarity, for many people the SoundBoard 4 would basically eradicate that level of sound.
Hi glenn surgey, have you had a look at the ReductoClip™ direct to wall system? ruclips.net/video/lI2bdQZWyOE/видео.html This would take up 60mm and is ideal for medium to loud levels of noise. The SoundBoard4™ takes up just 30mm and is ideal for where space is of a premium (as you have highlighted). The SoundBoard4™ is ideal for medium levels of noise and in human terms, offers a good halving of the noise - like turning a TV from 20 down to 10. Further details can be found here: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/soundboard-4
Hi Kiel Hanson, the outer layer of the SoundBoard 4™ is an acoustic plasterboard, meaning the soundboard is ready for a standard plasterboard finish. Our recommendation would be to use a skim coat of plaster and then, yes, this could be painted, or decorated over no problem. Further details on the SoundBoard4™ can be found here: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/soundboard-4
Hi Thomas, this isn't a video of an official sound test, this is just a demo of the boards being installed for a customer and the testimonial of a happy customer. The sound test is just a quick demonstration. All products are sent away to be independently tested to BS EN ISO 16283-1, of which all data can be found on our website.
Hi The Raven's Living Room, at the time of filming, the cost of materials came in at just under £500 (inc VAT). Not including installation costs. For an up-to-date quote, please feel free to send your wall dimensions to sales@soundproofingstore.co.uk This blog may also be of interest: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-much-does-soundproofing-cost
@@the_ravens_room, no problem at all. We have different systems available depending on the level and type of noise you are trying to block. If you need any advice in the future, please feel free to give us a call and we'll be more than happy to help 01423 206208. These systems might also be of interest: ruclips.net/video/fQcfjqQvtOQ/видео.html ruclips.net/video/lI2bdQZWyOE/видео.html
Hi yes, on a standard brick/block party wall and we recommend using 9 hammerfix 80mm screws for each board. If fixing to a stud wall then you need to locate the frame and attach the boards through the plasterboard, directly to the frame because they weigh approx 34kg each.
Our tip is to do a simple ear test. Next time you hear noise next door, put your ear up against the alcove wall and get a good sense of what you can hear. Then put your ear against the chimney breast and compare. Chimney breasts include extra layers of brick, providing more mass than the rest of the wall, so 9 times out of 10 are naturally more soundproof. However, every now and again, (especially in older properties), weaknesses can form which allow the sound to get into the flu, and then the sound can resonate inside and amplify. If this is the case and you require advice, please do feel free to contact us; sales@soundproofingstore.co.uk
Hi Damian Clarke, it depends on the size of the wall. If you email sales@soundproofingstore.co.uk with the height and width of the wall, we can confirm the cost. The wall shown in the video came in at less than £450 (not including installation). These blogs also contain average costs, which you might find useful: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-much-does-soundproofing-cost www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/what-is-the-cost-of-soundproofing-v-s-moving-house
Please read our latest blog - www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-to-soundproof-my-wall-against-noisy-neighbours
if i got this installed would it stop my neighbors threw the wall from hearing me cause they keep making noise complaints and calling the police
Soundproofing Store I have a room very similar roughly what would the cost be?
How to soundproof ? This is some woman talking about Ian getting soundproofing. Then company babble on. This is how to but doesn't show how to. Just a sales pitch
Hope this helps: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-to-soundproof-my-wall-against-noisy-neighbours
My neighbour called police 50 times in argument with neighbour above me.
This is not explaining "How To" soundproof one's own wall; it's a sales pitch telling people to call a number. Misguiding video title, and on top of that, the sales pitch is also repeated as replies to our comments here in the comments section.
Some of the replies show a blog which we hope acts as a useful tool in answering any further questions about soundproofing a wall against noisy neighbours. As soon as restrictions are lifted and it is safe to film within someones home, we will certainly be producing a step-by-step guide for the ProSound™ SoundBoard 4 (similar to the ReductoClip Direct to Wall soundproofing option, which you might find useful: ruclips.net/video/dOihHlpZMpc/видео.html
I coud easily sew these liers. this video is such BS focused on sale.
Agree! Wish I had gone to comments before watching!
Great video, glad she finally got peace. I play 10 hours of white noise and it tunes out the world and it doesn't disturb anyone.
It is a science. Most people living in condos or townhouses share common walls. Many people are self-centered (like people who don't use their car turn signal thinking they're the only one on the road and only think about themselves and what they're doing).
So your neighbour may turn on the TV or stereo as loud as they want and not even consider it might be bothering someone else -- when they're the centre of the universe -- no one else exists. Also, people seem to love hardwood flooring more than carpet -- and hardwood flooring is very acoustic and will travel sound waves to anything connected which includes other rooms or apartments. If they have a sub-woofer on their hardwood floor -- then every floor on that level, even next door -- is going to get that bass boom boom vibrating. And no neighbor would even think to put a piece of carpeting under their sub-woofer on their hardwood floor -- that would be too considerate).
It's a matter of better building construction -- or more considerate people who need to realize when walls are attached, so are vibrations. It's just science.
I remember the apartment I had when I was in college. I could hear drawers being slid open.
How did you address the problem?
@@M.K-SAVE Not much that I or anyone living there could do anything about it. If I had a girl with me I always turned on the TV or radio. If the dates I brought home had known about how sonically transparent the walls were it would have put the kabash on anything happening.
@@Rhaspun i had the same problem 7 years ago in college. I used earplugs back then and it was effective....now the same earplugs are bad. Looks like the manufacturer changed the formula. I tried to use them today as i have noisy neighbours but no use.
I can hear curtains next door being opened!
@@sarahlilliancullen ear plugs will lower the noise in your case
"Now when they're talking, I can't hear them". Then how do you know they're talking???
schrodingers noise problem?
Quantum mechanics?
That fireplace seems like a bigger problem
Because they are not dead, and hence must be talking sometimes, but you can't hear them anymore, so must be that soundproofing has worked.
Well either the soundproofing worked or they just happen to die the same day she got it installed
"How to" talk about your experience of soundproofing your house.
If you need more in depth info try this - www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-to-soundproof-my-wall-against-noisy-neighbours
thank you for this, my neighbor died last year and left her house to her alcoholic son who leaves the TV on full blast all night (and who is constantly swearing and screaming), defiantly look into this as mine and my childrens health has really been struggling the past few weeks.
Hi Nika, thank you for your comment. I can completely understand your situation, we hear this kind of story every day. The good news is we can certainly help. However, with this kind of noise problem, loud TV at full blast, I would be recommending a higher performing system. The SoundBoard 4 is more for vocal level noise. Have a look at our ReductoClip system - www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
@@SoundproofingStore thank you i'll check it out
In an ideal world the neighbours would pay half the cost as they are benefiting too. Have you ever experienced this happening?
I just bought a 1930s semi. Never heard a peep from the neighbors during multiple viewings but the first night in the house and I can hear everything from their living room. So much for thinking old houses had thicker walls. I'm already thinking about how soon until I can sell this place without buyers asking why.
Hi GameOverFool, sorry to hear this, but sadly you are not alone. This might be worth a read:
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-to-soundproof-my-wall-against-noisy-neighbours
what happened did you sell or soundproof>
Wouldn't the ceiling need to be insulated as well though?, as surely the sound would still travel through the space between her ceilng and the floor above??
Hi BlockABoots, in this instance the sound was coming through the party wall. This can vary in different properties and with different types and levels of noise. Our best advice would be to listen when you can hear the noise and do an ear test against the wall, alcoves, chimney (if applicable) the same can be done listening for noise coming through the floor and ceiling.
The most cases the vast majority of unwanted noise from next-door will be coming through the wall.
@@SoundproofingStore yes I understand that but my point was there is the part of the wall between the ceiling and the floor above which you won't be able to cover unless you lift the floorboards in the room above to gain access to that part of the wall. Or would this not make much difference?
@@BlockABoots you can address this if it's needed but it wasn't needed in this instance, as no noise was coming through the ceiling.
@@SoundproofingStore My neighbours love knocking on the shared wall. Can it block those kind of sharp loud sudden noises? Considering adding a foot thick filled dry wall to the shared wall to try and block out the sound.
@@DavidSmith-oy4of Knocking sounds are what we call Impact Noise. When an physical impact is carried out against the wall (also like banging doors and cupboards, heavy foot traffic etc), this creates a huge vibration in the structure. That vibration travels through solid materials easily. So unfortunately adding more mass to the wall isn't going to solve that problem whetehr its our SoundBoard 4 or a foot thick dry wall! You need to de-couple the wall and add resilience to the wall. For this, you need our ReductoClip system - www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
Thanks for this video. The construction of most of the newer apartment buildings is terrible and they have the audacity to charge excess. Really sad I tell ya. My family and I got into a 3 bedroom townhome/duplex for close to $200 less than what we were paying for a 2 bedroom apartment.
Just spent quite a bit of money with the Soundproofing Store and it all got delivered today! Very exciting. Have opted for Soundboard 4 for 2 rooms and Reductoclips on 2 rooms. I'm hoping that 1:21 will be me in a couple of weeks.
@Tron Hello - I haven't installed a full wall so far with the Soundboard 4 yet, however, I have completed a wall using the Reductoclips - 1 down 3 to go. We are also putting in Earthwool into the floor joists as well.
I'll keep you in the loop!
Hi Sorry to bother you, was wondering if you had everything installed now, and if so, how it all worked out for you? Did the Soundboard 4 do a good enough job, or is the Reductoclip noticeably better? Alsodid you put earthwool between the floor joists in a downstairs room with a suspended timber floor? I'm just trying to workout how to install it there without it falling down. thanks.
@@chaymation2 Hey Chay. So the long and the short of it.
There is no doubt that the Reductoclip does a great job for talking/shouting noise and I found it easier to work with than the Soundboard 4. The soundboard 4 is HEAVY.
If it's impact noise and bass, just move. It isn't worth the effort and pain to find out your efforts have been wasted. Yes, the Soundpoofing store will say "you should have built a stud wall and attached the Reductoclip to that" but impact/bass will just flank around it.
Earthwool is great and definitely assists with flanking noise, just wear gloves - it's horrible.
All in all, we probably spent £4000 and many hours working on it.
Has it got rid of shouting and loud speech? That's my problem I'm hoping to fix before I buy a shotgun!
@@StudioChimps Yeah, it'll do well for that. However, moving is always a strong option ;)
This is all well and good for general noise such as conversations and TV noise, but what about foot fall and doors closing/slamming? And flanking noise in the window walls?
Hi James M, SoundBoard 4™ is for general household airborne noise. For impact noises or for louder more extreme levels of noise, you need to look at our ReductoClip system:
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
Noise flanking down external walls is quite rare, but if you can clearly hear sound coming out of the adjoining external wall, you will need to address this wall as well.
@@SoundproofingStore yes it's quite shocking the noise that is flanking down the external wall. We even get neighbours cooking smells in rooms the opposite end of the house. I can't help but think it would be a bigger job to sort that issue out i.e blocking off the cavity wall at the party wall by means of bricking it off perhaps, rather than just a simple soundproofing techniques? Do you have any suggestions on this matter? Also, is it easy to effectively soundproof a chimney?
@@jamesm9434 we can happily discuss this in more detail with you and advise accordingly. If you wanted to call 01423 206208 to speak to one of our technical team.
With regards to soundproofing a chimney, this blog might be of interest:
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-to-soundproof-a-chimney
Uk has the worst housing for the costliest price.... Seems like a manipulated market where all the developers have come to an agreement to provide substandard housing for the highest possible profits. Sound proofed walls should be a basic construction requirement. Shameful for an advanced country.
Awesome! Thank you so much!
this should be tax free
Does that fireplace undermine the soundproofing?
Hi James, there is no set answer for this unfortunately, it depends on the property and the noise problem. Generally we find 9 times out of 10 that most people can only hear the noise coming through the alcoves either side, not through the chimney breast or fireplace. In which case you just soundproof the alcoves (like in the video). However, if you're the 1 in 10 that can hear it come through, you need to address the chimney breast / fireplace as well. You need to spend time really listening to the surfaces to figure out exactly where the noise is coming through. It tends to be more common when either yourself or the neighbour have weakened the chimney breast by mounting a TV bracket onto it or something similar. Hope that is of some help.
Excellent ! I am planning on this for my new property and also the ceilings and floors, as even dropping a pen and it rolling is just a mild irritation but that is still like they are in the room with you.
lol its like that for me
I’m so pleased this solution has worked for her! I completely empathise with her, having moved from a horrible noisy neighbour to a 50s build house, with lovely elderly neighbours adjoined who are generally quiet but the sound proofing is poor so general speech/television can still be heard. Needless to say I am so heartbroken / fed up after moving, we’re having sound proofing done next week (independent wall & with rockwool/matting), I am hopeful this will work for us xx or I might have a full on nervous breakdown :(
Did it work? I live in a 1930's semi and my neighbours are horrific and we're desperately searching for answer.
merce it has reduced the noise but it hasn’t gotten rid of it completely :( I’ll be honest and say that I am disappointed xx TBH if you can’t afford to move I’d say get it done to reduce the noise for your own sanity xx
Thanks for the ultra quick response - i am considering it but we've spent so much renovating this house that its not an option to move again any time soon. *sigh* Don't give up.
merce I’m so sorry, it’s so hard isn’t it, especially when you’ve worked so hard :( do try it, if it reduces it, that will definitely make you feel better xx I really hope you guys have good results x
I'm thinking of doing something like that, but my apartment is quiet and i can hear only my neighbors when they shout and its only form one dividing wall.
Did you you normal rockwool or special acoustic ? And who installed it for you? Someone who knows what they are doing or DIY?
How much quieter it is , what would you say? 50% , 75% ,90%?
Sry for so many question and tnx for your time.
I really need to get this done. Had 4 years of hell from neighbours. Is it very costly?
Hi Louise, it all depends on the size of the wall really, but it's certainly cheaper than moving house! If you get in touch with your wall measurements (width and height), I can give you an idea of cost. Best thing to do is get in touch direct by emailing sales@soundproofingstore.co.uk
The Soundproofing Store That’s very helpful thanks. Will make contact with measurements.
God Bless, I have been having problems for years, I look to solutions now
Would this be beneficial to block subwoofer bass noise from two adjacent living rooms?
Hi Chicken Tikka, SoundBoard 4 offers an excellent performance against medium levels of noise (such as the odd clear words, conversation, music and TV noise). For the bass music you mentioned, you would need to use a higher performing wall soundproofing solution, like the ReductoClip™ Independent Wall System: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
You may also need to treat the floor and other walls depending on how much sound is 'leaking through' these areas.
Hello, can we paint the mateirals like the rest of the walls? Is it resistant to heat?
You can't paint directly onto the soundproofing, you will need to skim plaster over the top and then decorate. The soundproofing isn't designed as a heat resistant material. However, the acoustic grade plasterboard gives the soundproofing a 30min burn time, therefore complying with building regulations.
@@SoundproofingStore thank you so much.
Did the customer have insulation in the floor, or anything additional under the floor against the party wall to further reduce the sound from next door, or was it assembled exactly how it was demonstrated in the video?
Hi Anthony Yarranton - Thank you for your question. No in this case the only work was installing the SoundBoard 4 on the wall as you can see in the video. In regards to noise coming up through the floor, it's a case by case thing. Having visited the property before hand and spent time listening and investigating, we could clearly hear the noise coming directly through the party wall but nothing coming up through the floor near to the party wall. So we ruled out having to do this. It's still a good thing to add in for best practice, but the customer didn't want us lifting floor boards if it wasn't necessary. However, in a lot of properties this would be necessary.
@Soundproofing Store Thank you for the reply. We are looking to soundproof a party wall with this product in the video. But, the side of the wall is met with hinges on a door that leads to a built-in overstairs storage area. The hinges are approximately 3 cm from the party wall. Can the Soundboard 4 be cut to accommodate them, or will the hinges require moving? (I'll be in touch to discuss options).
@@AYmusic17 Hi AYmusic, yes the SB4 can be scribed and cut to fit around the hinge. That shouldnt' be a problem.
@@SoundproofingStore How does this help with flanking? Does this address the issue if there are holes in the party wall on other floors?
@@AYmusic17 Unfortunately not. The soundproofing is going to reduce sound coming through that area you have installed it in. If you have multiple surfaces that sound is leaking through, you need to treat all of those surfaces. It's like waterproofing, if you have two holes in your roof and water is getting in, just plugging one of the holes isn't going to stop the water getting in. You have to find all of the holes and plug them all.
How much would this cost for a decent sized room
Hi Kaleb K, the cost depends on the size of the 'decent sized' room. Based on an average size of 4m x 2.3m you'd be looking at £650 inc VAT for the SoundBoard 4 system in the video, not including installation, as 80% of customers install it themselves, (as it's a straightforward DIY installation).
This blog goes into more details about the costs of our wall soundproofing systems:
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/what-is-the-cost-of-soundproofing-v-s-moving-house
If you'd like a quote on specific dimensions, feel free to fill in the below form:
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/get-a-quote#Wallquote
What about the chimney breast. How do you soundproof that, especially in older properties where there may be weak points.
Hi Paul Johnson, if you have a read of this blog, it details the best way to soundproof a chimney:
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-to-soundproof-a-chimney
Any further questions after reading this, please just let us know.
@@SoundproofingStore hi, thanks for the info. Just 1 more question: We have 2 bedrooms with a party wall and both walls have air vents. These rooms also have vents on the outer walls so covering the party wall vents would still allow air into the room. If I were to cover the vents in the party wall with soundboard 4 would this create issues such as damp and if so is there a way around this problem. Thanks.
@@pauljohnson8016 I'm afraid we couldn't guarantee if covering the party wall would / or wouldn't create any damp issues. You will still have the external vents, so it might be worth checking with a ventilation company to see if this would be sufficient for that particular room.
In the video do you just sound proof the alcoves? What do you do about the fire place?
In the majority of cases more sound comes through the alcoves than the chimney breast. This is because the chimney breasts are (normally) constructed of a double layer of fire bricks, which are heavier and more dense than the standard bricks used in the alcoves. Often there can also be a small air gap and a double layer of fire bricks on your neighbours side. This extra mass naturally makes the chimney more soundproof than the alcoves. However, it's important to check this in your own property as this isn't always the case. We did check in this property prior to the installation and no sound could be heard coming through the chimney breast, only the alcoves. This blog might be of interest in explaining what to do if sound can also be heard through the chimney breast: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-to-soundproof-a-chimney
Why is it not over and around the chimney wall area. And what was the cost for this job?
Hi Baba Ganoush! When we are talking about household levels of airborne sound, in 9 out of 10 cases the noise doesn't come through the chimney. Airborne sound is blocked by mass and mass = weight. The chimney breast has extra layers of brick meaning more mass. Then the neighbour has extra layers of brick on the their chimney breast meaning more mass. So the chimney breast helps to reduce sound. The alcoves however only have possibly one layer of brick. So if we add more mass to the alcoves, we solve problem.
This isn't always the case, and you do need to check to see if sound is coming through just in case. If there is a weakness in the chimney or if the neighbour has removed theirs, then you can have a problem.
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You’ll still get quite a bit of sound coming through the fireplace
Most fire places have 4 layers of brick (heavy mass) so rarely allow airborne sound to pass through. Where you may get sound issues is when the fireplace has been compromised by removal of bricks.
WRONG, a party chimney breast above the throting [where the mass end's as you call it] is constructed of 9 inch brickwork and each flue is separated by 4 inch brickwork called a withe , so the breast is basically hollow, most terrace houses up to the 1960's were built this way, so not insulating the chimney breast is a waste of time and money.
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The Soundproofing Store that's not true..... Sound will go through chimney.
And you have the same on the neighbours side, giving you more brickwork and mass between one dwelling and the other where the chimney breast is, than in the alcoves. Yes, if the noise level is excessive, then we would need to address the chimney, but with household level noise, just soundproofing the alcoves delivers excellent results in most cases. We soundproof party alcoves multiple times a week, and we always get an excellent result, unless there is a weakness in the chimney breast allowing sound to leak, or the neighbour has removed their chimney breast. Then we board the whole wall. The test data speaks for itself.
So how do you do it?? There’s no explanation!
Have a read of this blog - www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-to-soundproof-my-wall-against-noisy-neighbours
Very nice. What are the equipements or materials that you have used to decrease the noise?
Hi Nilutpal Saikia, the soundproofing solution used is the ProSound™ Soundboard4™ which is an easy DIY, direct to wall installation. Further details can be found here:
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/soundboard-4
Interesting, would the noise reduction effect be further improved if the walls on the neighbour's were also treated?
Hi @jonescrusher1 Yes to a degree. It wouldn't double the reduction by doubling the system, unfortunately it doesn't quite work like that, but it would further improve it. For this type of household noise, the more mass the wall has the less sound will get through, so adding another 30kg per m2 of mass is going to further help. However, if you need more reduction because the nosie is very loud or bassy, then you will need a more de-coupled system such as our ReductoClip system - www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
What's the sealant that's being used? Do you then just plaster over the soundproof boards?
Hi Ben Brooks, acoustic sealant: soundproofingstore.uk/product/soundproof-acoustic-sealant-900ml-tube/
That's right, after using the sealant the boards are ready for a plaster skim finish.
@@SoundproofingStore OK great, thanks for your reply. Looks good, I'll have a think about it all.
@@benbrooks6637, pleasure. Feel free to call us on 01423 206208 if we can help with any further questions.
I hope my neighbours have this installed especially when I’m shouting at alexa
Ha 😭😭😭
Why they don't do this in apartments is unbelievable. I have most nieghbors and I can hear everything. It's so bad I can hear them pee.
Hi Meeka b - Absolutely right, soundproofing should have much more priority in building. Soundproofing is now part of building regulations for new dwellings built since 2003 (UK), but even this is just a minimal level. We try to far exceed building regs wherever possible.
The Soundproofing Store Unfortunately that doesn't seem to be on Canada. I just moved into a new buiding built last year and there is pretty much no sound proofing. I can hear everything. Especially my upstairs neighbor that loves to walk all nigh long. Sounds like a zoo up there and it's only one person. Rare to find a place with decent sound proof.
That's a shame, sorry to hear that. We do seem to be taking it a little more seriously nowadays in the UK. I would say to give us a call and we'll help, but I don't think shipping to Canada will be cheap!
could you foam adhesive an extra layer of 12mm plasterboard on top as a finish.
Hi Steve Sett, in theory you could screw on another layer, however, a better alternative would be to go for the ReductoClip Direct to Wall System which is a higher-performing (proven) system and includes 2 layers of acoustic grade plasterboard:
ruclips.net/video/lI2bdQZWyOE/видео.html
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reductoclip-direct-to-wall-system
How much did it cost to get that one room sound proofed?
Hi music, at the time of filming the cost of materials for SoundBoard 4 in this video was £489 inc VAT (not including installation).
For an up-to-date quote, please feel free to call us on 01423 206208, or fill out the below form:
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/get-a-quote#Wallquote
This blog may also be of interest:
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-much-does-soundproofing-cost
would this work for my brothers room as he talks very late at night with his friend and i can hear it very clearly,
Hi myphonesucks, is the dividing wall between you and your brother a stud wall? If so, then SoundBoard 4 will certainly help reduce the conversation noise. Higher performing systems such as our ReductoClip System are also an option depending if it's just talking you are trying to bock, or other noise such as music, snoring etc. These videos might also be of interest:
ruclips.net/video/R2gvGyE6kTE/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/huNDsYKLpqo/видео.html
Feel free to call us on (01423) 206208 and we will advise on the best solution for your situation.
Currently watching because new neighbors just moved in and they are playing their music soooo loud right now!!! We hear them running through the house and everything 7am to 2am every single day. We are in houses on separate lots but only about 6 feet exterior wall to wall. We’ve never had this problem with anyone else who has lived there but I cannot do this.
I feel you :/
I am experiencing similar situation. Don't want to fall out with anyone but........ Gonna look into sound proofing... Covid 19 restrictions are hard enough without this additional worry.
@@sandragolding7466 We actually had them wake us up at midnight the other night blaring Genie in a Bottle (I wish I were joking 😅) and my husband had to go over and ask them to turn their music down. They haven’t been loud since then or we’ve just gotten used to it.
@@b.cooper9964
Really??? I have been so tempted to go over there. I have had to knock the wall 3 times now. I need my sleep for sure. Don't need this.... :-(
@@b.cooper9964 The audacity of people. Its frustrating. I have spoken politely to my neighbours & I don't want to go down the route of tit4tat revenge...but it's sooo infuriating! So I can understand your dilemma! Hope things improve. 🙏
Could you put the wool or tecsound under or over this for additional weight/sound diffusion?
Hi Charli, you certainly can - although depending on the level and type of sound you are trying to soundproof against, you might want to take a look at the higher performing ReductoClip System:
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
ruclips.net/video/fQcfjqQvtOQ/видео.html
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reductoclip-direct-to-wall-system
ruclips.net/video/lI2bdQZWyOE/видео.html
i can understand your issues i am in a brand new 2017 unit i can hear my neighbor piss and talk in normal levels the good news is i am renting and my wife and i just bought a condo with no one on either side
richard in the tropics
better off getting standalone house.. dont want neighbors underneath or on top. why buy a condo if you can get a house?
Hello do you have this service in France Paris? I have several properties i need to have soundproofed.
Hi Steven Rogers. We are UK based, but we can ship the SoundBoards to France. Get in touch via our website at www.thesoundproofingstore.co.uk
Wow i need this since isolation im always home now the bloody neighbours 🤯🤯
Got some boards fitted couple months ago, i should say they done the trick 😉 cant hear a damn thing Amazing ey...so got the whole house done, can now sleep at peace thanx for this vidy 🤗🤗
Mr Reviewer: I'm glad you were able to solve the problem. Would it be impertinent to ask if it was expensive? .
@@jair9474 cost me about £1000 in total with labour iv got a 3 bed semi in west midlands
@Mr Reviewer thanks you for replying. I think I'll give it a go. Best wishes and stay well.
Mr Reviewer did you fix straight onto existing walls? Ceilings too? Are any of your walls shared party walls?
Very useful video. We have noise (music bass and loud speech) coming through the kitchen wall which has cupboards attached to it. Is it possible to just clad the exposed wall area with Soundboard 4 to get a reduction in the transmitted noise? Thank you.
Hi B Hylands, unfortunately just cladding the exposed areas with SoundBoard 4 will not make much of an impact.
SoundBoard 4 is great for household type noise such as the voices, but won't do much against the strong energy of bass. You really need to look at a system like our ReductoClip system:
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
ruclips.net/video/4VpNzFYkA9M/видео.html
However, just covering parts of the wall will not help much, the sound will just leak through the non soundproofed areas. So the soundproofing needs to cover the entire wall. You would not be able to fix your kitchen cupboards back onto the ReductoClip wall. So it will be a case of rethinking the layout of your kitchen. If that is not an option, then adding the SoundBoard 4 to the exposed areas like you suggest will certainly be the easiest option. Smaller parts could also be cut to size to fit inside the cupboards, but having realistic expectations that it may not make a very significant difference.
@@SoundproofingStore Thanks for the advice.
Won't the sound still be transmitted through the screw fixing into the brick wall?
Hello MrUniman69, the SoundBoard4™ features a closed cell foam layer (which dampens sound energy and vibrations). Vibration energy created by household levels of airborne sound is very small. Therefore, the amount that will travel down the tiny surface of a screw is so small it doesn't affect the performance. There would only be an issue if the levels of noise were loud or excessive. If this were the case the SoundBoard4™ wouldn't be the right system and a higher-performing system would be needed anyway, such as the ReductoClip™ Independent Wall System: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
@@SoundproofingStore Thanks for the reply and info.
It looks like the panels were installed so that the walls either side of the chimney breasts are covered. Is this effective enough? Does it have a decent reduction when it doesn't cover the other walls, ceilings etc? I wasn't sure if sound proofing measures have an all-or-nothing effect.
Hi Millerington-Smythe Miller, in this instance, there was no flanking noise coming through the floor or ceiling, it was sound passing through the walls only. Similarly, with the chimney, by doing a simple ear test when you can hear the noise can determine if the chimney needs to be soundproofed too. Chimney breasts are usually constructed of a double layer of fire bricks, which adds more natural mass than that of the alcoves (therefore blocking more sound). This blog goes into more detail with regards to instances where the chimney breast does need soundproofing and the most effective ways of doing so:
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-to-soundproof-a-chimney
Soundproofing is an all or nothing, in that it has to be the right solution for the type and levels of noise you are trying to block. Also, it is similar to waterproofing, any gaps and the sound will find a way to 'leak' through.
Can i still use this if my bare brick walls are not perfectly level/ plumb ?
Hi Ross Lakin, you need to make sure the wall is level and flat, otherwise the boards won't sit flat and you'll get gaps in the joins for the sound to leak through.
An alternative would be to use the ReductoClip™ Independent Stud Wall Solution:
ruclips.net/video/4VpNzFYkA9M/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/fQcfjqQvtOQ/видео.html
Great help thank you.I hope you and partner in peace now .
Have you ever traveled to America to fix someone's condo? Or do you have a company in the states, too? thanks.
Hi, I'm afraid we don't have a company in the states, or deliver our products outside of Europe. On occasions customers have arranged their own courier to ship the products, which could be an option.
What about the flanking walls? Does sound not travel throught these too? Or will decoupling the alcoves solve this?
Hi Digilantz, every property is different, and you are right, occasionally flanking sound can be heard through the adjoining walls, or even the floor. In the vast majority of cases the sound usually comes through the party wall. (As was the case with the property in the video). Doing a simple ear test on the party wall and surrounding walls when you hear the unwanted noise will help ascertain if any flanking is occuring. If it is, then SoundBoard 4 can also be used on the adjoining walls.
Hi, can you soundproof with plug sockets in your walls??
PC No price?
Hi Alfie - You can use something like our putty pads which can either wrap around the back of the socket box, or insert inside the socket. www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/store/Acoustic-Socket-Putty-Pads-p52901193 These will help minimize the problem, but the sockets will always be a weakness. For best results, soundproof the whole wall and have the socket surface mounted, or move the socket to another wall. Obviously the these options are much more intrusive, so many people will opt for the far easier putty pad solution.
How do I put the boards around double electrical sockets? Getting an electrician out to remove it is no option as I have tried everywhere and they are all booked up for months so I will have to go about this on my own. And I am being driven crazy by music next door.
Can I just cut and fit the boards around the socket and then use acoustic sealant around it?
Hi Ryan H, as you mention, if moving the sockets to another wall isn't an option, then yes, the alternative would be to make a small hole to pull the cable for the socket through and then fill it with acoustic sealant and refit the socket as a surface mounted socket. A third option would be to fit the soundproofing around the socket and fit a socket putty pad in the back box of the socket.
Drilling a hole into the SoundBoards will always create a weakness in the system, hence our advice would always be to move the sockets to another wall (even if it means waiting for an electrician to become available).
However...you mention you 'are being driven crazy by music from next door' SoundBoad 4 is an excellent solution for standard household airborne noise. For music and bass tones, then you would need to use a higher performing system that decouples from the original wall, such as one of our ReductoClip Systems. Please see below:
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
@@Ryan92230 ideally you would remove the wires and thread them through a small hole in the putty pad. We haven't tried it this way, but potentially you could try splitting the putty pad and moulding it back together round the wires if you really didn't want to remove them.
I live in an apartment building that’s separated particularly & I can still hear my neighbors. They fight & argue every night it’s so annoying.
Could you stick a sheet of green glue + drywall over the top?
Hi You could add Green Glue and a second layer of plasterboard however this will probably only add 2-3dB improvement. if you are looking for a higher performing system then please look at our ReductoClip direct to wall system ruclips.net/video/lI2bdQZWyOE/видео.html
Regards. Ian Baker
@@SoundproofingStore is this available in U.S.?
@@upglove4960 I'm afraid we don't deliver this soundproofing product to the U.S.
What would the process for installing this on a party wall with a radiator be?
Hi S R, if using the SoundBoard4, then radiators can be removed, the soundproofing installed and radiators reinstalled - making sure the screws being used are long enough to go into the existing wall to take the weight.
for the same price of this product you could hire a hitman
Probably the cheapest option too 😂👍
How much would it cost to get this done ? On a wall roughly about 4x3meters
Hi, based on those dimensions and based on a UK delivery, it would be £738.90 (including VAT) for the SoundBoard4, including everything needed for the installation. (Scrim tape, hammer screws, acoustic sealant and sealant applicator gun). This doesn't include installation, as the boards are an easy DIY install. We also provide comprehensive installation guides and can offer advice if needed.
I figures out when during the day my neighbors sleep and blast music out high and bang on the walls. When they ask me, I give them the same answer they give me, "It is from the people upstairs"
Oh my gosh. I can soo relate ... my neighbour's say the same thing to me when I query them re their silly o'clock noise levels. It's so frustrating. I live alone next to two very loud women... I am now waiting bated breath that my Soundproofing will work... am paying an arm & leg for it. 😞
@@MA-ws3hx I moved to a new appartment and made sure the walls are thick from the contractors. Especially that it is a studio appartment. Let me know how yours work. Really would appreciate the feedback
Can you use this for ceilings?
Hi Amy Walker, you can't use the SoundBoard 4 for ceilings, it's only for walls. You'd need to use our ReductoClip™ Ceiling System (please see below links):
ruclips.net/video/eQCRUpacDo0/видео.html
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reductoclip-system-for-ceilings
Alternatively, if you have access to the floor above, you can soundproof the floor using one of our floor solutions, such as the SoundMat™ 3 Plus (please see below links):
ruclips.net/video/mN6sOSN-KVA/видео.html
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/soundmat-3-plus
If you need any help or advice, please feel free to call us on 01423 206208.
Will this block out the clanking of pots and pans through a party wall? Thanks.
Hi, the SoundBoard 4 will give a large reduction on the airborne noise so provided the noise isn't too excessive then it should make a large reduction. If the pans are clanking against any part of the structure then it could very well be an impact noise that you are experiencing, the SoundBoard 4 does have a layer of acoustic closed foam to absorb some but you would probably need to have a look at the ReductoClip System for excessive impact noises:
ruclips.net/video/4VpNzFYkA9M/видео.html
The Soundproofing Store Yes, its impact noise. I'll check it out. Thanks.
What exactly they did put on the wall?
Hi Marta M - The info is in the video description, but we used the ProSound SoundBoard 4 in this case which you can see more of here - www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/soundboard-4
@@SoundproofingStore Thank you. I have a door that separates my apartment from.my neighbour. He watches tv all night long, i can hear him cough, sneeze, move chairs. The noise he makes wakes me up every night. I need to sound block the noise coming into my apartment. ( the single door )_. Nobody uses the door. What material that is not too expensive would you recommend best? I really need to get a good night Sleep soon. Thank you.
@@martam518 Doors are quite tricky. To give you the best advice, if its a light weight door I would replace it with a thick, solid core, heavy door with more mass. Something like a fire door for example. The more mass the door has the more sound it will block. Secondly, you need to seal the gap around the perimeter by adding a seal to the door frame and bottom of the door. If there is a gap for air to get through, sound will also get through it. If you really can't change the door, then there are materials you can possibly add to the existing to increase it mass, but depends on the shape of the door. Have a look at this blog we wrote - www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-to-soundproof-a-door
@@SoundproofingStore The door is like a wall. Nobody uses it. So they can be blocked any way.
I have this same exact problem. My bedroom is directly on the other side of Neighbors living room. I can hear tv and muffled conversation while I am trying to sleep. Any ideas?? I cant do physical things to the wall such as drilling because I am renting??? Also a friend of mine stated that my walls are concrete.
Hello, the most effective soundproofing against the airborne noise you are hearing would include adding mass (weight) to the wall. Because of this, our solutions are screwed into the wall. Solutions which can be 'stuck' to the wall are not as effective at blocking sound, as they don't contain enough mass. Could it be worth speaking to you landlord? We would be happy to speak to them and yourself and reassure them that once the soundproofing is installed and painted, to look at, you wouldn't know it was there.
Can you use the reductoclip system on a chimney breast as well as the two alcoves? if so do you have a detail showing the connection at the corners?
Hi Craig Stevens, yes, if you can hear that sound is coming through the chimney breast as well as the alcoves., then absolutely you can use the ReductoClip™ on the chimney. If you want to e-mail sales@soundproofingstore.co.uk then we can send you some diagrams showing this.
Hi do you install the Soundproofing too?
Hi Tammy - We don't provide an installation service ourselves but you have three options. Our systems are relatively straight forward to install so a good DIYer can do it themselves. If you prefer somebody to do it for you, a local builder or tradesman would be more than sufficient and relatively cost effective. Finally, we do have recommended installation teams that we work with.. These are pro installers so tend to be a more expensive option - www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/instalation
My place was built in 1880 and the soundproofing in the bedroom is horrific next doors light switch being turned off can make me jump. I can also hear people downstairs as the sound is traveling up the walls - Would this insulation stop that?
Hi Simon Jenkins, we can certainly help and have different solutions for different types and levels of noise. Is the sound definitely travelling up the walls, or is it coming up through the floor? Our wall and flooring solutions can be found here:
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/walls
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/floors
In this instance, we'd need to know more information before confirming if the SoundBoard 4 would be the correct choice. If you call 01423 206208 a member of the team will discuss this in more detail with you and advise accordingly.
I have a similar house with chimney breasts and alcoves I assume that because the chimney breast has two layers or brick ie in my house and tge neighbours this blocks the noise? My house was built in the mid to late 50s.
Hi Kerr Dorman - In most cases we find this is the case. The extra mass on the chimney breast blocks more sound than the alcoves, so we generally only need to address the alcoves. However, if there is a weakness in the neighbours chimney breast or yours, sound can still come through. So its worth having a good listen to detect exactly where the sound is coming through. But most cases its just the alcoves.
Its there a system for people who want a temporary solution, renters, or people who want to soundproof a hallway wall?
Hi William - Unfortunately we don't offer temprary solutions just because of the nature of what soundproofing takes. Airborne sound is blocked by mass, mass is basically weight. So you need to completely cover the wall in very heavy, dense material. There is no way that this type of material can be temporarily fixed while safely carrying the weight and being completely sealed and air tight. Anything like curtains, and screens that would be easy to move, would be too light to make much difference and not sealed, allowing sound to leak through. My advice for renters would be to discuss it with the landlord and try to get permission. It will benefit the landlord in the long term.
Can this be done on ceilings as we are in a downstairs apartment
Ricky D - Not this same system, but we can soundproof ceilings to a high level. Check out our ReductoClip™ ceiling system -
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reductoclip-system-for-ceilings
A drop ceiling made from Acoustic Plasterboard and filled solid with rock wool insulation is a cheaper solution
Yes, but its all about how you drop the ceiling, and what boards/how many boards you use. There's many ways to skin a cat, but some ways are better than others.
Were her shared walls already insulated?
Hi CriticalThinker - No this is a very old terraced house dating back to early 1900's. It was just a single brick wall, no cavity, no insulation.
@@SoundproofingStore I see, thanks for the reply. Wish I could find someone here in the US (DC area) who specializes in this. It’s been a real mystery in figuring out the best solution for my place.
Good video. Is it necessary to apply to Building Standards for permission before doing this type of work to a party wall?
Hi Rocknroll, in the UK, generally no, you shouldn't need permission just to add soundproofing to your side. If you wanted to double check, no harm speaking to your local building control.
Does this work for impact noise? Eg foot steps from the flat above
Hi bigbobabc123 In terms of impact noise this is always best dealt with at the source of the impact. I.E. on the floor of the flat above. For impact noise, you would therefore need to look at our SoundMat™ solutions, e.g. SoundMat™ 3 Plus (please see link: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/soundmat-3-plus)
The SoundBoard 4™ as shown in the above video would only be used for walls and is most effective against airborne noise.
If you don't have access to the floor above, then you would need to look at soundproofing your ceiling and the most effective system would be the ReductoClip™ Ceiling System: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reductoclip-system-for-ceilings
This available in the US? Or do I have to be at the mercy of cargo ships?
Hi Stew Thomas, I'm afraid we don't ship to the US. Even with a freight service the cost would be pretty high due to the length of the furring bars.
How much are these boards each and are you in the uk? If not how much would it cost to have them delivered to uk? Many thanks jay.
Hi Jay, we are based in the UK - The SoundBoard4 (1m x 1.2m) is £48.50 each ex VAT and they will need to be delivered on a pallet (£60). If you send your dimensions to sales@soundproofingstore.co.uk we will be more than happy to give you a full quotation.
The Soundproofing Store thanks I have a measure up and see what size I need, thanks so much for the quick response, makes a change.thanks jay
Does this work if the sound being transferred is deep thudding footsteps?
Hi awreckingball, SoundBoard4™ is designed for airborne sounds, not for the deep thudding of impact vibration. The most effective system for loud levels of impact and airborne noise is the ReductoClip™ Independent Wall System www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
However, it depends if the sound is coming through the wall, or if some is also coming under the floor as well.
Hi, just wondering will it stop the sound of my neighbor's slamming fire doors noise?
Hi Balaganesh, The SoundBoard 4 system is not suitable for impact noises. I would instead point you towards our ReductoClip system for this type of noise. www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
Or, you could set the building on fire, in the middle of the night. Problem solved.
Ok....everybody back away slowly
35db in her room with no noise going on. 64db in the noisy room. After install, 37db in her room when the other room is making 64db. What about the audio level in her room before install? Without this number, the video and the link you’ve been sharing doesn’t actually explain how efficient this wall is.
Hi, So the point of this video was more to show that we had solved the customers problem, more than about detailed sound testing. The aim was to reduce the loud noise from next door to as close to the background noise level as possible. Obviously if having loud noise levels next door was already only registering as background noise level before soundproofing, she would never have called us in the first place! We will take note of this though and try to do more detailed before and after tests on our next video. In the meantime, if you want acurate test data on this product, you can view and download our independant, certified test reports from our website here - www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/downloads
Does this help my neighbors if I'm the loud one? I live in an apartment complex and I have very patient neighbors. But I know that I can be a little loud from time to time. Actually if I'm being honest, I'm probably a way to lound way to often.
Hi, it can work equally in reverse. You will need to determine what type of noise and how loud you are going to be. Have a read of my blog as this simplifies types of noise, loudness of noise and you will be able to decide which solution is best for you. It may be that you need to reduce the level of impact (vibration) or make excessive airborne noise so require the ReductoClip System or similar.
ruclips.net/video/4VpNzFYkA9M/видео.html
Thanks, I will definitely check your blog out.
@@jonathang.sandoval7973 If only more were as considerate as you mate!
The neighbor plays loud music, so I plug in my cake mixer or drill for ten minutes because it causes static. Shut it off and no music is playing.
I'm told using a ungrounded plug adaptor helps with more static.
Hi im inquiring about getting my front room done so whats best to block music you reckon
Hi adrian harry, we have different systems depending on the level of noise you are trying to soundproof against and the type of noise (e.g. airborne / airborne and impact music vibration). The wall soundproofing systems are also dependent on the build-up of your wall (e.g. solid, or stud wall). If you call one of the technical team on 01423 206208 they will discuss your noise issue in more detail with you.
The best performing system is the ReductoClip Independent Wall system:
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
There are also direct to wall options:
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reductoclip-direct-to-wall-system
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/soundboard-4
What sound proof board did you use?
SoundBoard 4, which is ideal for medium to loud levels of noise. Such as clear words, music, TV noise and dogs barking. Further details on this product can be found here: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/soundboard-4
How do you install this insulation where the joint between ceiling and wall is curved? If installing the stud wall onto a solid wall version does new void created need ventilation?
Hi GameOverFool, If building a stud frame on a curve, you would build square sections, with smaller sections on top of one another, until you get to the top of the curve. You would install the SoundBoard 4 by creating a template of the curve, cutting the SoundBoard 4 and following the curvature of the wall. If installing the SoundBoard 4 directly to a solid wall without a stud frame, you would do the same, but without the stud frame.
There is no need for ventilation when building the stud wall in front of a solid wall, as there will be a 10mm air gap.
I wonder why there is no sound comming from the fireplace, that wall isnt soundproofed. I have the same problem but I guess its hard to sundproof the chimnbey
Hi @jackphilipsen452, in this instance the chimney breast didn't need soundproofing as the majority of the sound was coming through the alcoves. Chimneys usually have a double layer of very dense firebricks so in many cases naturally deliver a higher level of soundproofing than the alcoves.
However, this isn't always the case, and you can indeed soundproof the chimney if it's required. These blogs might be of interest:
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-to-soundproof-a-chimney
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-to-soundproof-against-awkward-areas
@@SoundproofingStore tnk
Will this work against A speaker with lots of bass
Hi Tuhin99, the ProSound™ SoundBoard 4™ system shown in the film is ideal for medium levels of noise. For a 'speaker with lots of bass' you would need one of our higher performing systems. The ReductoClip™ Independent Wall system - which is ideal for loud levels of noise and is the soundproofing system used for music studios. You can take a look at the system here: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
@@SoundproofingStore how much would it cost for a 4 bed house
@@tuhin9910 we would need to know the dimensions of each room. We would also need to know further details of the level and type of noise you are trying to soundproof against and the structural makeup of the wall, any weaknesses e.g. chimneys etc. Where is the noise coming from? Neighbours, or internally? It would be unusual to need to soundproof the whole house. The best thing to do would be to speak to one of our technical team on 01423 206208, or alternatively fill in an online quote form, which can be found here: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/get-a-quote
@@SoundproofingStore ah i see. the walls in this house are paper thin but the neighbours on the other side barely make any noise. its just the ones that are on the right. the noise comes from the passage sometimes (upastairs and downstairs) and through the wall of the loft room which is approximately ten feet by teen feet i would say (but it is diagonal at the top). btw im not expecting a quote just letting you know.
@@tuhin9910 These blogs might be of use:
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-much-does-it-cost-to-soundproof-a-wall
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-much-does-soundproofing-cost
how much roughly is it for 1 bedroom wall doing?
Hi jonny degnan, it depends on the size of the wall. If you e-mail sales@soundproofingstore.co.uk with the wall dimensions, we can send you the cost.
US builds cheap wooden apartments, where you can hear a neighbor’s fart.
Those who make the decisions don't live in them and care more about their $ than others wellbeing.
64db is a very conservative reading for a tv imho. 80-100 more realistic. No way that is going to be rendered imperceptible by some overboarding alone.
The wall itself offers some reduction and you listen to a very very loud TV considering a drum kit gives off about 85db. A normal human conversation is around 65db and then if you add another 10 db you get another halving of sound added and another 10db you get a further halving of noise added. All of a sudden your perception of TV noise is damaging ears.
can I ask, was it a compromise for space saving purposes, to attach to brick wall directly with screw/rawlplug? As in, I would have though the decoupling properties of the system would be compromised by this method
Hi Eddie Nolan, SoundBoard 4 is designed as a simple direct to wall soundproofing solution (Voted UK wall soundproofing product of the year 2020 ;)
Effective soundproofing requires adding as much mass as possible to the wall, therefore any solutions you can stick, or adhere to the wall won't have the required amount of mass needed to help block sound effectively. The SoundBoard 4 is attached by using 9 screws per board and the closed-cell foam layer within the Soundboard 4 also helps to dampen sound energy and vibrations travelling through the screw head, which is so negligible it doesn't compromise the performance of the SoundBoard 4.
My bloody neighbours although not particularly noisy decided to rip up their carpets and go with wooden floors! They’ve 3 dogs. Every bloody noise reverberates through the floor joists into the party wall. Nothing can stop this can it?
Hi Johnboyginger - I feel for you in this situation, we get a lot of calls from people in a similar situation. It's certainly a difficult one. The best way to solve the problem is unfortunately on the source side, so adding something to their floor to reduce the impact. But it doesn't mean you can't do anything. You can install a system onto your wall that is capable of dampening high levels of impact vibration. Our ReductoClip system is perfect. You'll also want to insulate between your floor joists with acoustic mineral wool. Realistically, it may not block everything out, because some of the vibration will flank into returning walls etc, but it should certainly give you an improvement - www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/reducto-clip-system
@@SoundproofingStore thank you 👍
If you can't hear them, how do you know that they are actually speaking and you just can't hear them? Maybe the installation crew just kill them and installed $2.00 panels on your place.
Trust me, we charge a lot more for our assassination service than we do for the soundproofing. It wouldn't make financial sense.
@@SoundproofingStore How much more?
Lmao
If I have a solid brick wall plastered that I get a average reading on my side of 30dba but then jumps up and down when my neighbours speak up to 45dba (taken on a phone app so probably not accurate but voices are clearly heard through the wall)What sort of reduction would I expect with soundboard 4 I don’t have the space to go wider due to doors are close to this wall.
HI Glenn, so 30dB is basically around silent for the average person. Then when your neighbours speak it goes up to 45dB. So that is a relatively low volume, but loud enough for you to hear them. SoundBoard 4 direct to the wall will certainly help. We can never say exactly how much because every wall is different, and every noise is different. You should expect at least a halving of the volume and clarity, for many people the SoundBoard 4 would basically eradicate that level of sound.
Hi glenn surgey, have you had a look at the ReductoClip™ direct to wall system? ruclips.net/video/lI2bdQZWyOE/видео.html
This would take up 60mm and is ideal for medium to loud levels of noise. The SoundBoard4™ takes up just 30mm and is ideal for where space is of a premium (as you have highlighted). The SoundBoard4™ is ideal for medium levels of noise and in human terms, offers a good halving of the noise - like turning a TV from 20 down to 10. Further details can be found here: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/soundboard-4
Can those walls be painted over?
Hi Kiel Hanson, the outer layer of the SoundBoard 4™ is an acoustic plasterboard, meaning the soundboard is ready for a standard plasterboard finish. Our recommendation would be to use a skim coat of plaster and then, yes, this could be painted, or decorated over no problem. Further details on the SoundBoard4™ can be found here: www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/soundboard-4
aLL RIGHT,that`s a good show-thanks for sharing I needed to know that
Why are you not following the requirements of BS EN ISO 16283-1 for measuring the airborne sound insulation? A Class 2 sound level meter
Hi Thomas, this isn't a video of an official sound test, this is just a demo of the boards being installed for a customer and the testimonial of a happy customer. The sound test is just a quick demonstration. All products are sent away to be independently tested to BS EN ISO 16283-1, of which all data can be found on our website.
How much was this?
Hi The Raven's Living Room, at the time of filming, the cost of materials came in at just under £500 (inc VAT). Not including installation costs. For an up-to-date quote, please feel free to send your wall dimensions to sales@soundproofingstore.co.uk
This blog may also be of interest:
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-much-does-soundproofing-cost
@@SoundproofingStore Thank you! I hope to do this in the future but might test it out on a the small bedroom wall first
@@the_ravens_room, no problem at all. We have different systems available depending on the level and type of noise you are trying to block. If you need any advice in the future, please feel free to give us a call and we'll be more than happy to help 01423 206208.
These systems might also be of interest:
ruclips.net/video/fQcfjqQvtOQ/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/lI2bdQZWyOE/видео.html
Can I mount these on top of plasterboard?jay
Hi yes, on a standard brick/block party wall and we recommend using 9 hammerfix 80mm screws for each board. If fixing to a stud wall then you need to locate the frame and attach the boards through the plasterboard, directly to the frame because they weigh approx 34kg each.
I need to get this done, my concern is a lot of the noise comes through our fire place as the neighbours fireplace is the other side of ours
Our tip is to do a simple ear test. Next time you hear noise next door, put your ear up against the alcove wall and get a good sense of what you can hear. Then put your ear against the chimney breast and compare. Chimney breasts include extra layers of brick, providing more mass than the rest of the wall, so 9 times out of 10 are naturally more soundproof. However, every now and again, (especially in older properties), weaknesses can form which allow the sound to get into the flu, and then the sound can resonate inside and amplify. If this is the case and you require advice, please do feel free to contact us; sales@soundproofingstore.co.uk
How much would it cost ?
Hi Damian Clarke, it depends on the size of the wall. If you email sales@soundproofingstore.co.uk with the height and width of the wall, we can confirm the cost.
The wall shown in the video came in at less than £450 (not including installation).
These blogs also contain average costs, which you might find useful:
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/how-much-does-soundproofing-cost
www.soundproofingstore.co.uk/what-is-the-cost-of-soundproofing-v-s-moving-house