On 27 Mar 2006 03:55:26 -0800 Matthew wrote :
In a semi detached property is there any quickfire way for relatively
little outlay to add additional acoustic insulation to the adjoining
walls. I wasnt sure whether adding sheets of plaster board may help
cut down on transmitted noise etc?

How old a house? If modern and the party wall is dry-lined with
plasterboard on dabs, get this stripped off and the wall wet-plastered.

If it's already plastered or timber framed then you'll need to do
something else.

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