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Compare Wall Soundproofing Solutions

This table allows you to compare the wall soundproofing solutions that are currently available from SoundStop. Just click on the relevant soundproofing solution below to view more information about it. When comparing solutions for performance the higher the airborne improvement the better the soundproofing. For an explanation of decibels and what these numbers mean look in the glossary. However as a rough guide: Where you have a poorly constructed single skin party wall your acoustic privacy might only between 35 and 40db and you can hear conversational tones and TV easily, the application of any of these solutions will take the party wall to above 55-60db acoustic privacy which is a good level of privacy. Refer to our glossary and case studies for more information.

Room Size Loss Labour intensity Airborne Sound
(improvement db)
Relative Material Cost
42-52mm Low 13-16db* (brick party wall) Low

Solution 2: Resilient Bars

98mm Medium 16-18db Low
99mm Med/High 21-22db High

Solution 4: Independent Wall

125-150mm High 26db+ Medium

Solution 4: Independent Wall with Resilient Bars and Acoustic Membrane

125-150mm High 30db+
Excellent improvement
High

Solution 5: Stud Wall Soundproofing

35mm Medium 16db+
Medium
* brick party wall
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