Acoustic Floor Install - Rockwool Sound Insulation
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- In this "how to" video I will show you how to soundproof a room and reduce noise by up to 40db for less than £100! I have used Rockwool sound insulation slab for this video and a link is below.
The first stage to soundproof a room with rockwool sound insulation is to access where the noise is coming from, in this case it was the lounge below (a mixture of television, people and the dog snoring). After extensive research I decided to use Rockwool sound insulation for soundproofing my office as it offers a cost-effective solution and a reduction in noise levels by 40db.
The first step to soundproof the room with rockwool sound insulation is to lift the floor boards and gain access to the floor space, this is covered by my other video How to cut, lift and refit floorboards with step by step instructions! • How to lift floorboard...
Before installing the Rockwool sound insulation slab it is highly recommended to cover any exposed skin and wear a good FP3 dust mask, this will prevent any irritation of your skin and protect your lungs.
The installation is straight forward, and you should install a layer of 100mm thick sound insulation, this is two 50mm layers or one single 100mm layer of Rockwool sound insulation as per my video. To cut the sound proofing I found using a Stanley knife and a piece of wood for guidance the easiest and cleanest option. You should stagger any joints between the layers as this will help prevent sound waves from travelling through the sound proofing insulation. Take care around electrical cables and downlighters as these should be either above the sound proofing insulation or a space left around them to prevent heat building up.
Once complete you can put the floor back down and hoover the room before removing any PPE, this again prevents any fibres getting on your skin or into your lungs!
I hope you have found this video useful. Do not forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment below if you need any guidance or have any tips for anyone!
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I appreciated you taking the time and effort to give us a view under the flooring.
No problem, this sound insulation has made a massive difference in my office! Thanks for your comment!
Great video buddy. Planning on putting this in, but have no downstairs ceilings (ripped them all down), so need to put in some sort of netting first.
Hi Marcus, you could try and wedge it into place as it is quite rigid. The alternative option would be to cut come thin strips of wood (ceiling battening or 2"x1") and wedge it between the joists to support the Rockwool sound insulation.
@@FixitwithFowler thanks for the reply buddy. I will definitely try that.
great video ! did it make much difference ? how long did it take from start to finish ? ... maybe rename video acoustic flooring install , might get more hit s : )
+Neil, thanks for your comment! it's made a massive difference. Including lifting the floor, it took about half a day. I think your right about re-naming the video! 😀
Hi, just a question is it ok not to use membrane?
And do you leave a gap where it’s outside wall?
Why would you need a membrane? No I didn't leave any gaps as the sound can travel straight through!
I have live in a flat and apparently the insulation is Ash. It does nothing. How necessary is it to clean out the space before installing the rockwool. My plan had been to just put it on top
Hi, unfortunately, i wouldn't know without seeing it. If it's a ground floor flat, you need to take into account damp. However, if it's upstairs, it shouldn't be a problem!
Thanks yes it's an upstairs flat :)
So long as you can achieve 100mm of insulation it will definitely make a difference
Hi what if the room below has spot lights in the ceiling do you need to box them off?
Hi, mine are led and firerated and dont generate much heat, so i left a gap around the sides . The top layer of insulation went over the top but didn't touch the spotlights. Hope that helps!
Hi really appreciate your reply. Yes mine are LED and fire rated as well again thanks antony @@FixitwithFowler
@antonytompkins5486 No problem, let me know how you get on!
Should I leave a gap for air circulation?
Hi, my floor space was 170 mm deep, and the insulation was 100 mm deep, so i ended up with a gap of around 70mm from the top of the insulation to the underside of the floor boards.
@@FixitwithFowler I have a choice between filling it up fully to the top or leaving the gap. Just trying to understand if I should leave some gap for air circulation
Hi, yeah sorry. I would leave a gap to allow the wooden floor to breathe. Hope that helps!
@@FixitwithFowler thank you
Was a bit loose lol
It's perfect for this application 😍
Just so you know all cables in contact with insulation are de-rated by 50% haha