Insulation to help with sound

02-27-2013, 05:53 AM	#1
Mstrlucky74 Member   Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 319	Insulation to help with sound We are tearing down the Sheetrock in our living replacing (2) new windows. I know about the STC rating which can reduce sound but I was wondering if there was insulation that helps reduce sound. I would like to put it in the wall facing our BUSY road. Thanks

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03-02-2013, 02:19 AM	#2
jklingel Member   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,747	Insulation to help with sound Roxul.

03-02-2013, 10:26 AM	#3
Fix'n it Member   Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: far sw sub chicago Posts: 1,791	Insulation to help with sound yep = Roxul. if you have the room, fur out the studs to add thicker roxul. __________________ DIY'er, out of necessity. if i did this for a living, i would make about $3.50 an hour To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. i didn't make this world. i just live in it. be careful of whom you make fun of. one day, that could be you...

03-02-2013, 11:42 AM	#4
MikeKy55 Member     Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 298	Insulation to help with sound Quote: Originally Posted by jklingel Roxul. I second or third this. When I finished my basement I used Roxul in all the ceilings and it amazed me how well it controls sound. It's user friendly as well. No fiberglass dust to deal with and you cut it with a kitchen knife. __________________ 'It's never too late to say ''THANK YOU'' to a veteran of our armed services'

03-03-2013, 09:16 AM	#5
Fix'n it Member   Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: far sw sub chicago Posts: 1,791	Insulation to help with sound Quote: Originally Posted by MikeKy55 No fiberglass dust to deal with true. but it is dusty and dirty. work it gently so to keep the dust down. __________________ DIY'er, out of necessity. if i did this for a living, i would make about $3.50 an hour To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. i didn't make this world. i just live in it. be careful of whom you make fun of. one day, that could be you...