[Greenbuilding] Noise between floors

[Jefro]

Thanks for the pointers!  Looks like I have more reading to do before we 
set down a finish floor.

Keith Winston wrote:
> Just to be clear: an underlayment beneath your finish floor could make a 
> BIG difference. There are a bunch of products on the market, like 
> duracoustic:
>
> http://www.acousticalsurfaces.com/acoust_flooring/duracoustic.htm?d=16
>
> Carpet will help, with the right carpet helping a lot. However, once the 
> noise is created, mitigation requres a more thorough treatment, as 
> described well here:
>
> http://www.greengluecompany.com/dealingWithImpactNoise.php
> http://www.greengluecompany.com/newConstructionFloors.php
>
> Take the time to grok the flanking noise issue if you really want to 
> mitigate sound.
>
> We installed icynene under a floor in a house recently to mitigate 
> sound. It definitely quiets it down, I haven't been there since the 
> finish floor was added so I can't tell you how good it is, but I had the 
> impression it might be quite effective...
>
> Warmly, Keith
>
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