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Default reduce sound transmission between interior walls

On Jun 2, 10:37�am, paulaner wrote:
On Tue, 2 Jun 2009 05:26:03 -0500, "mook johnson"
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Right now, I have two bedrooms that share a wall. �One has my 1 year old
light sleeper and the other my 3 year old noise maker (toys that play music
and talk). �Also both of these bedrooms share a wall with my living room
where the TV is. �To make matters worse I have some hearing damage so I need
the TV a little louder than usual so I can hear what people are saying. �Not
blasting loud but I can't turn it down to whisper levels and make out all of
the words.


I think you may spend a bunch of money and find that it only helped a
little. �You need hard solid surfaces to soundproof. �That's why folks
suggest drywall. �

I know these ages can present some difficult sleeping challenges, but
things normally get better over time. �It's good to get them accustom
to noises when they go to bed, otherwise you will spend your life
tiptoeing around your house. �Kids are really good at falling asleep
when they are tired, regardless of the noises around them.

Take some walks after dinner, go to the park, run around, play. �When
you get home do the bedtime ritual, then �read to them. �Every night.
Kiss them, tell em you love them and turn out the lights. �They'll
catch on.


think white noise generator that masks other noises