bartoneblaze
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Casual noise can be reduced to a very tolerable level by simply "beefing up" existing walls, floors and ceilings. However, if you want to achieve significant sound isolation then a dedicated room construction is in order.
You can install a floating ceiling. This is the best and most complete level of decoupling. Mass is one of the big contributors to sound isolation. Drywall is a great source for mass (darned heavy). In a decoupled system, mass is particularly effective.
Damping is also best component of room construction. A damped drywall layer will remove a great deal of the sound vibration before it enters the wall or ceiling framing.
You can install a floating ceiling. This is the best and most complete level of decoupling. Mass is one of the big contributors to sound isolation. Drywall is a great source for mass (darned heavy). In a decoupled system, mass is particularly effective.
Damping is also best component of room construction. A damped drywall layer will remove a great deal of the sound vibration before it enters the wall or ceiling framing.