Before I create a new topic, I am taking this opportunity here.
Our architect is currently planning the entire upper floor with drywall construction. Now I am not 100% sure if this is the right decision regarding sound insulation. I have read a lot of different things about this but have not received any conclusive statement.
Is a 12.5 cm drywall partition better than a 17.5 cm solid wall? How much more expensive is a solid wall? It's just the plaster, right?
What kind of bricks are used in a 17.5 cm wall?
What are the sound insulation values of drywall (double boarded) vs. solid construction?
e.g. 40 dB vs. 50 dB
The advantage I see in drywall might be possible savings through own labor.