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Soundproofing walls against noisy neighbours

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In this case study we’ll see how Yorkshire Soundproofing helped this homeowner by soundproofing their walls against noisy neighbours using the iKoustic MuteClip double system.

After living next to an inconsiderate neighbour for years this customer decided it was time to take on their noisy neighbour’s situation by soundproofing their bedroom and living room walls.


In this case study we’re just going to focus on the bedroom wall. The noisy neighbour in question was playing loud music and TV late into the night. The estimated cost of this job is £600 for materials and £600 for professional installation.


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Soundproofing walls against noisy neighbours

Total Time: 2 days

Install MuteClips


MuteClip isolation clips should be installed in the diamond formation ( You can find more detail in our MuteClip installation guide) You can then clip the MuteClip Channel into the clips to create an isolated frame. This channel can be cut to size using tin stips and reconnected with self-tapping screws.


Install Acoustic Mineral Wool

This is 50mm RW3 mineral wool specifically designed for soundproofing. You can pressure-fit it between the channels but using a small amount of spray adhesive makes this step easier. Wear a mask, goggles, gloves and a long-sleeved shirt when handling mineral wool.


Install acoustic plasterboard

With a minimum of six fixings per 1.2 x 1.2 board secure the acoustic plasterboard to the MuteClip Channels. I like to place some masking tape on the opposing walls where the channels meet the wall. This makes it easier to snap a chalk line and install the next layer of plasterboard. Be sure to leave a couple of mm gap between the adjacent walls, floor and ceiling. Once all the plasterboard is up, fill all the joins and around the perimeter with acoustic sealant.


Install Tecsound wall soundproofing membrane

Here we have used Tecsound SY70 as a vibration-dampening layer. This is a self-adhesive viscoelastic membrane. It’s quite heavy to lift so I always get someone to help me at this point. Once the whole wall has been covered you can now fix the final layer of plasterboard.

Sealing


Lastly, seal in the perimeter with acoustic sealant and apply scrim tape (seen in pink) to the joints ready for plastering!

Estimated Cost:

600 GBP


Tools:

  • Hammer Drill
  • Impact Driver
  • Tape Measure
  • Level
  • Tin Snips
  • Utility Knife
  • PPE


Materials: RW3 acoustic mineral wool, Tecsound SY70, Fixings, Acoustic Plasterboard, MuteClip Channel, MuteClip Isolation Clips


This customer was very happy with the results and their noisy neighbours are a thing of the past!


Customer Feedback

“I suffered from noisy neighbours since buying the property 18mths ago, shouting, doors banging and loud music. Can now enjoy a peaceful and relaxing home. Anyone thinking of having this work done I can definitely recommend the benefits of doing so”

Products featured in this case study

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MuteClip® with MuteClip® Channel

MuteClip® with MuteClip® Channel

Tecsound®

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