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What’s the best type of insulation?.

4 years ago

we can hear our neighbours at the adjoining wall in our Appartment. so thinking of decorating ideas using a good insulation .

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arc3d
4 years ago
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Hi Mike,

Lots of options from cork panels to acoustic foam boards. Even ikea are doing them.

There are hidden solutions i.e. sound absorbing plasterboard or visible ones where the panels become part of the decor.

Cork panels as a feature:

BUT... it's necessary to first understand how sound travels. I've seen some projects where home owners have added acoustic panels but noticed no change. Sometimes although it seems like the sound is travelling through the walls it s actually travelling through the ceiling or the floor!

There are actually companies out there that specialise in working out acoustic problems for you, so if you can find a reputable one, that might be a good starting point.
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