goldeneyedmonkey
Established Member
Hello folks,
Right, very chuffed that I've just bought a house and the ground floor is basically all garage (my new workshop) it's about 5m square, and when I move the garage door to the front of the property, rather than being set in 3 metres (don't ask, ridiculous design) it will be even bigger. It's semi-detached so I only have to worry about pleasing 1 set of neighbours that I'm attached to. Their ground floor is also garage, with their front door leading onto some stairs that are attached on the adjoining wall.
Now I don't really want the neighbours knowing that anything is going on in the garage at all if possible, so I'll be working when they're at work only to start with to gauge, A: What they are actually like as neighbours, and B: How effective my proposed soundproofing is. If the neighbours do object/ hear anything and comment then I'll ask them if they want any furniture making FOC. But if it's not viable then I'll just have to rent a workshop, which won't be the end of the world as I can work at any time of day.
So I've found out that a small air gap is required, then a stud wall with 100mm deep battens and 100mm thick Acoustic Mineral Wool. To cover the adjoining wall and garage door and ceiling will cost approx £200-£250. It will take away a bit of the space, but definitely worth it in regards to saving massive amount on rent and business rates etc.
So has anyone done any soundproofing? What do you think to this plan and have you got any pointers?
Cheers _Dan.
Right, very chuffed that I've just bought a house and the ground floor is basically all garage (my new workshop) it's about 5m square, and when I move the garage door to the front of the property, rather than being set in 3 metres (don't ask, ridiculous design) it will be even bigger. It's semi-detached so I only have to worry about pleasing 1 set of neighbours that I'm attached to. Their ground floor is also garage, with their front door leading onto some stairs that are attached on the adjoining wall.
Now I don't really want the neighbours knowing that anything is going on in the garage at all if possible, so I'll be working when they're at work only to start with to gauge, A: What they are actually like as neighbours, and B: How effective my proposed soundproofing is. If the neighbours do object/ hear anything and comment then I'll ask them if they want any furniture making FOC. But if it's not viable then I'll just have to rent a workshop, which won't be the end of the world as I can work at any time of day.
So I've found out that a small air gap is required, then a stud wall with 100mm deep battens and 100mm thick Acoustic Mineral Wool. To cover the adjoining wall and garage door and ceiling will cost approx £200-£250. It will take away a bit of the space, but definitely worth it in regards to saving massive amount on rent and business rates etc.
So has anyone done any soundproofing? What do you think to this plan and have you got any pointers?
Cheers _Dan.