Wall Soundproofing Solution 3

An independent stud wall.- The most effective form of soundproofing walls

Where the level of noise from the neighbouring wall is extreme, the erection of an independent stud incorporating acoustic materials will provide the greatest level of wall soundproofing. The stud constructed of metal (see at bottom of page for calculators), or of 50 mm * 50mm timber (or for more strength 75mm by 50mm, should be erected off the existing wall with a minimum of a 25mm gap. The stud work should not touch the offending wall at any point, and should be affixed to adjacent walls floor and ceiling. The stud work should be in-filled with the appropriate thickness of acoustic mineral wool, i.e. 75mm in this case. The construction on the stud wall follows the same pattern as the the other wall solutions ideally incorporating resilient bars (like Solution 2 ) and certainly a double plasterboard layer. With this construction the filling of floor and ceiling voids with acoustic mineral wool (AMW60 100mm) immediately adjacent to the offending wall needs to be considered as this will typically be the weakest acoustic link post construction. In order to keep the wool in place it might be necessary to staple chicken wire or similar meshing to the rear of the stud work. Be aware of the possibility of flanking sound issues in breeze block party walls.

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50mm Stud Wall
50mm Stud Wall with optional acoustic membrane
75mmStud Wall
75mm Stud Wall with optional acoustic membrane
100mm Stud Wall
100mm Stud Wall with optional acoustic membrane

This construction can further be upgraded with the optional use of an acoustic membrane.

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