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by Luke6
Thu Jul 18, 2019 10:11 am
Forum: Soundproofing Forum
Topic: Staggered Stud Wall With Separate Sill (base) and top Plates
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Staggered Stud Wall With Separate Sill (base) and top Plates

Hi, I recently ran into this picture online. Staggered studs w split sill plate.jpg It got me thinking: wouldn't a staggered-stud wall with a split top and bottom plate like this be even more soundproof than a double-stud wall with studs facing each other (albeit with a small gap in between)? That's...
by Luke6
Wed Jul 17, 2019 4:34 pm
Forum: Soundproofing Forum
Topic: Can Batting/Insulation Actually be bad?
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Views: 2050

Can Batting/Insulation Actually be bad?

Hi, from what I gather, batting, or insulation isn't very useful at all in soundproofing. Mass and decoupling accounting for 90%. So my question is this: in a decoupled wall assembly, can too much batting (or any batting) actually cause flangeing by creating a material bridge between the two walls. ...
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