In the interest of full disclosure, I am a newbie to the site, so please forgive any faux pas in my posting.
Issue, I am acting as "owner/builder" on a new home in Angel Fire, New Mexico. As such, I am attempting to do the relatively fool-proof stuff to save money!
Most of my interior walls are 2" x 6" studs that will, hopefully, better ensure the lessening of sound transference between rooms. Ergo, my question has to do with "which size batting" (proposed Pink Panther roll) to use.
Can I (or should I) use 3.5" (R13) in these walls and install two layers, or just one layer of 6.25" (R19). I can purchase two-times the equivalent 3.5" coverage ($9.98/roll - $0.25 sq.ft.) for less than the cost of one-times the equivalent 6.25" coverage ($22.95/roll - $0.47 sq.ft.).
If I do the "2-layer" approach, will the necessary 3/4" additional compression factor destroy any gains made over using the standard 6.25" batting designed for a 2" x 6" stud wall? Sorry for the long message, and any confusion I may have created in forming the question(s).
Issue, I am acting as "owner/builder" on a new home in Angel Fire, New Mexico. As such, I am attempting to do the relatively fool-proof stuff to save money!
Most of my interior walls are 2" x 6" studs that will, hopefully, better ensure the lessening of sound transference between rooms. Ergo, my question has to do with "which size batting" (proposed Pink Panther roll) to use.
Can I (or should I) use 3.5" (R13) in these walls and install two layers, or just one layer of 6.25" (R19). I can purchase two-times the equivalent 3.5" coverage ($9.98/roll - $0.25 sq.ft.) for less than the cost of one-times the equivalent 6.25" coverage ($22.95/roll - $0.47 sq.ft.).
If I do the "2-layer" approach, will the necessary 3/4" additional compression factor destroy any gains made over using the standard 6.25" batting designed for a 2" x 6" stud wall? Sorry for the long message, and any confusion I may have created in forming the question(s).