Soundproofing in apartment - room volume level

  • Erstellt am 2016-11-07 21:07:58

Peyta

2016-11-07 21:07:58
  • #1
Hello,

I am not sure if I am in the right place here, but I think that construction or material experts, independent of deep knowledge about acoustics, can help me the most.

It concerns the following: I have the opportunity to move into an apartment that is actually perfect, but I know from experience of an acquaintance who has lived there so far that the apartment, especially towards the apartment above us, has absolutely miserable sound insulation.

This is expressed by the fact that the neighbor above already feels disturbed by conversations at normal speaking volume; he would understand every word. Surprisingly, he can hardly perceive music, even at volumes above normal speaking volume.

The apartment building was built around 1960, the ceiling is a wooden ceiling and supposedly insulated/filled with straw (attached a picture). Otherwise, heating pipes run behind a strip across the apartment, but I don't think into the apartment above.

Do you have any ideas where one could reasonably start to reduce the sound transmission upwards and make living “livable” again for both parties?

Thank you very much
Peter
 

Mycraft

2016-11-08 08:02:25
  • #2
Suspend the ceiling and use sound insulation panels instead of regular drywall... the exact construction method is detailed in the respective information sheets from the manufacturers of the panels
 

Peyta

2016-11-08 11:23:06
  • #3
Hello Mycraft,

thank you for your feedback, I almost thought so and would do it too if it actually makes a difference.

Are there systems that have already proven themselves and are especially recommendable? Especially regarding processing, handling, and of course costs.

Thanks and regards
 

Peyta

2016-11-08 11:36:48
  • #4
Addition: I would prefer a system like the Stosilent direct system, where the insulation boards are glued directly onto the ceiling. Does anyone have experience with this (or a similar) system? Am I correct in understanding that the system from STO is the only one that actually insulates sound, while other systems only improve the acoustics (i.e., through acoustic panels) in the room, or do these always go hand in hand?

Regards
Peter
 

Doc.Schnaggls

2016-11-08 11:46:05
  • #5
Hello,

I can’t say anything about the insulation systems themselves, but I have another tip:

Before you attach any panels to the ceiling, you should definitely obtain a written permission from the owner / landlord. Keyword: structural alteration

Especially in houses that are not exactly new anymore, such an insulation system can sometimes have unwanted consequences (e.g., mold formation due to insufficient ventilation, etc.), which can not only become expensive for the tenant but also have completely different legal consequences if installed without approval.

Regards,

Dirk
 

Peyta

2016-11-08 11:47:11
  • #6
Hello Dirk,

that goes without saying! However, I wanted to first inform myself about the usefulness before approaching the landlord.

Best regards
 

Similar topics
25.10.2008Is laundry drying prohibited in the new apartment?!10
22.05.2013Feng Shui in the apartment?11
11.09.2018Buy an apartment on credit and rent it out37
02.08.2016Only problems with the new tenant of the old apartment because of whitewashing!21
07.09.2016Construction costs and financing for apartment or house132
06.10.2016Rented apartment as a substitute for equity capital11
09.07.2017First an apartment, then build a house?17
04.12.2017Floor plan of a two-family house, ground floor and attic apartment25
16.11.2017Apartment renovated - unpleasant smell?!12
27.02.2018Too high humidity in the apartment. 60-70% in winter33
05.02.2018Question about renovation (plastering) of an apartment in a residential block.27
06.04.2018Floor plan change - Load-bearing walls in the apartment. What to do?14
22.10.2018Sell the apartment and build a house? What do you think?14
11.01.2019Inherited an apartment, when to sell?35
08.07.2019Assessment of floor plan for 3-room apartment73
02.07.2019Renovation of existing ground floor apartment - additional office49
17.07.2019Is it possible to divide a 40m² apartment into two units?18
20.09.2019How to find an object (house/apartment/land) nationwide in Germany?32
24.09.2019Buy an apartment for the parents?25
23.10.2019Buy apartment, then buy/exchange house - tips23

Oben