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Thread "Sound Proof Common Wall" started by redfinger999 on 04/29/2006 8:03am
Top : New Home Construction : Sound Proof Common Wall
Posted by
redfinger999
on 04/29/2006 8:03am
Sound Proof Common Wall 
I am remodeling a town home where each unit shares a common wall. The wall is wood frame 2x4s. Nothing fancy. Now that I have demo’s the unit down to the studs, what is the best way to rebuild the common walls to reduce sound transmitting from one unit to the next?

redfinger999

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Posted by
G_R_A
on 04/29/2006 8:04am
Re: Sound Proof Common Wall 
Depends on how much space you want to lose, but you also have to make sure you maintain the fire-rating of the wall assembly with whatever you do. You'll need at least one layer of 5/8 Type X drywall for one-hour fire resistance, you may need two by code. Obviously, more drywall will create more mass, and more sound dampening.

You can also hang the rock on resilient channel (RC-1 channel), which will help further- but you have to make sure the assembly is fire-rated. You'll also lose around 1/2" with the channels.

Or, you can create a staggered stud wall and weave sound batts thru that, followed by the channels and drywall- you'll lose a few inches doing that though.

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