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I'm trying to dull the tapping noise from the pipes in my ceiling.
What materials could I use to deaden the noise? I tried cork tiles but that had no effect whatsoever on the noise. I've read that the idea is to use many layers of different materials. |
Soundproofing for rooms - material
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@s12g2000prg.googlegroups.com, misc.consumers, says... I'm trying to dull the tapping noise from the pipes in my ceiling. What materials could I use to deaden the noise? I tried cork tiles but that had no effect whatsoever on the noise. Have you considered fixing the problem, rather than patching the symptom? I've read that the idea is to use many layers of different materials. Won't work. ...unless those layers are stuffed in your ears. -- Keith |
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Have you considered fixing the problem, rather than patching the
symptom? I spoke with my landlord and he says there's nothing we can do about the pipes noise. I could never understand why the noise got so much worse for no apparent reason. |
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Richard Fangnail wrote:
I'm trying to dull the tapping noise from the pipes in my ceiling. Makes more sense to fix the tapping. What materials could I use to deaden the noise? You need something with mass and thats a problem with a ceiling. I tried cork tiles but that had no effect whatsoever on the noise. Because they have bugger all mass. I've read that the idea is to use many layers of different materials. Thats wrong. You wont get any better result with multiple layers of paper, plastic and cloth in that particular situation. |
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"Richard Fangnail" wrote in message
... Have you considered fixing the problem, rather than patching the symptom? I spoke with my landlord and he says there's nothing we can do about the pipes noise. I could never understand why the noise got so much worse for no apparent reason. If (and it's a big IF) the pipe noise is due to the need for a pressure regulator, you MIGHT find it's cheaper to have a plumber install one, compared to your soundproofing idea. Did you landlord have a plumber take a look at the situation? Is there a regulator in place? They generally look like this one: http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...gulator_02.jpg If you insist on pursuing the soundproofing idea, you may as well do it right, with products like this: http://www.soundisolationcompany.com...tion-Clips.php |
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BS. pipes should not make noise and they are always fixable.
s "Richard Fangnail" wrote in message ... Have you considered fixing the problem, rather than patching the symptom? I spoke with my landlord and he says there's nothing we can do about the pipes noise. I could never understand why the noise got so much worse for no apparent reason. |
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, misc.consumers, says... Have you considered fixing the problem, rather than patching the symptom? I spoke with my landlord and he says there's nothing we can do about the pipes noise. I could never understand why the noise got so much worse for no apparent reason. ....and he doesn't mind you adding all sorts of "soundproofing"? Have you thought about moving? -- Keith |
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Richard Fangnail wrote:
Have you considered fixing the problem, rather than patching the symptom? I spoke with my landlord and he says there's nothing we can do about the pipes noise. He's lying or confused. I could never understand why the noise got so much worse for no apparent reason. Because what used to slide easily doesnt anymore. |
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"Richard Fangnail" wrote in message
... Have you considered fixing the problem, rather than patching the symptom? I spoke with my landlord and he says there's nothing we can do about the pipes noise. I could never understand why the noise got so much worse for no apparent reason. He said it can't be fixed but what he didn't say is "because it would cost money to fix". |
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In my apt the tapping noise can come from my ceiling or one of the
walls. When the tapping got bad a few weeks ago, it got bad in both places at once. Why would that happen, if the problem is due to the pipes rubbing against the holders? Sometimes the noise is in one of the two places and sometimes it's in both. Someone mentioned a pressure regulator. What is that exactly, and how might it cause the tapping problem? |
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"Richard Fangnail" wrote in message
... In my apt the tapping noise can come from my ceiling or one of the walls. When the tapping got bad a few weeks ago, it got bad in both places at once. Why would that happen, if the problem is due to the pipes rubbing against the holders? Sometimes the noise is in one of the two places and sometimes it's in both. Someone mentioned a pressure regulator. What is that exactly, and how might it cause the tapping problem? A regulator wouldn't cause noise. It's a thing that decreases the water pressure coming in from the supply pipes, bringing it down to a level which some believe is safer for appliances. I can also eliminate noisy pipes sometimes. The noise might be intermittent because the water pressure for the whole system can vary depending on time of day and how many others are using water in the building. Ask everyone you know if they have a plumber they like. Call one of the plumbers. Some will stop by for free to check out the situation. Be clear with him on the phone, explaining that it's not your building, and the only work you're allowed to do might be a regulator or some other thing that doesn't involve ripping our walls & ceilings. And of course, be sure your landlord will actually let you pay for the installation of a regulator before you waste the plumber's time with a visit that will never make him any money. A regulator for my house costs around $60 at a plumbing supply place. I was quoted $50 to install it. Nobody but the plumber can tell you the labor rate for your situation, or if your building might need a regulator whose price is different from mine. |
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On Jan 1, 6:03 pm, "Rod Speed" wrote:
Richard Fangnail wrote: In my apt the tapping noise can come from my ceiling or one of the walls. When the tapping got bad a few weeks ago, it got bad in both places at once. Why would that happen, if the problem is due to the pipes rubbing against the holders? Presumably the same corrosion etc is affecting both. What corrosion are you talking about? |
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Richard Fangnail wrote
Rod Speed wrote Richard Fangnail wrote In my apt the tapping noise can come from my ceiling or one of the walls. When the tapping got bad a few weeks ago, it got bad in both places at once. Why would that happen, if the problem is due to the pipes rubbing against the holders? Presumably the same corrosion etc is affecting both. What corrosion are you talking about? Between the pipe and what is used to attach it to the structure. |
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Richard Fangnail wrote:
In my apt the tapping noise can come from my ceiling or one of the walls. When the tapping got bad a few weeks ago, it got bad in both places at once. Why would that happen, if the problem is due to the pipes rubbing against the holders? Sometimes the noise is in one of the two places and sometimes it's in both. A slight tapping noise is not imo likely to be rubbing per se but more likely thermal contraction/expansion--very similar to the occasional pop/creak heard in a house's siding when warms up in sun on a cold day. I had one house w/ a very long horizontal drain run from a sink -- in it, there was a sound that could be described as a tap that was actually a drip internally until that drain line finally finished emptying. Someone mentioned a pressure regulator. What is that exactly, and how might it cause the tapping problem? It would be a pressure-reducing valve and is a spring-loaded valve that could be installed to reduce house pressure from the higher-pressure distribution system. Normally, if these get noisy they make a more distinct sound than I would describe as a tap, but I suppose if it were buried in a wall or a ceiling somewhere it could be muffled. -- |
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dpb wrote
Richard Fangnail wrote In my apt the tapping noise can come from my ceiling or one of the walls. When the tapping got bad a few weeks ago, it got bad in both places at once. Why would that happen, if the problem is due to the pipes rubbing against the holders? Sometimes the noise is in one of the two places and sometimes it's in both. A slight tapping noise is not imo likely to be rubbing per se but more likely thermal contraction/expansion--very similar to the occasional pop/creak heard in a house's siding when warms up in sun on a cold day. Thats rubbing. I had one house w/ a very long horizontal drain run from a sink -- in it, there was a sound that could be described as a tap that was actually a drip internally until that drain line finally finished emptying. Thats unlikely to be his problem. Someone mentioned a pressure regulator. What is that exactly, and how might it cause the tapping problem? It would be a pressure-reducing valve and is a spring-loaded valve that could be installed to reduce house pressure from the higher-pressure distribution system. Normally, if these get noisy they make a more distinct sound than I would describe as a tap, but I suppose if it were buried in a wall or a ceiling somewhere it could be muffled. But wouldnt produce that one of two places effect. |
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On Jan 2, 11:09 am, "Rod Speed" wrote:
Richard Fangnail wrote Rod Speed wrote Richard Fangnail wrote In my apt the tapping noise can come from my ceiling or one of the walls. When the tapping got bad a few weeks ago, it got bad in both places at once. Why would that happen, if the problem is due to the pipes rubbing against the holders? Presumably the same corrosion etc is affecting both. What corrosion are you talking about? Between the pipe and what is used to attach it to the structure. What type of corrosion would it be? Do you mean corrosion produces some kind of material or are there gaps where there shouldn't be any? |
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"Richard Fangnail" wrote in message
... On Jan 2, 11:09 am, "Rod Speed" wrote: Richard Fangnail wrote Rod Speed wrote Richard Fangnail wrote In my apt the tapping noise can come from my ceiling or one of the walls. When the tapping got bad a few weeks ago, it got bad in both places at once. Why would that happen, if the problem is due to the pipes rubbing against the holders? Presumably the same corrosion etc is affecting both. What corrosion are you talking about? Between the pipe and what is used to attach it to the structure. What type of corrosion would it be? Do you mean corrosion produces some kind of material or are there gaps where there shouldn't be any? Pipes are held in place by U-shaped hangers nailed to the beams. Modern ones may be plastic, but older ones are metal. Metal corrodes. The pipe might be moving back & forth slightly and making noise as it rubs against the hanger(s). This doesn't matter, though, because it's not your building, so you can't open up the walls or ceilings to fix the problem. Have you checked yet to see if there's a pressure regulator? I supplied you with a picture of one so you can identify the thing. |
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Richard Fangnail wrote:
On Jan 2, 11:09 am, "Rod Speed" wrote: Richard Fangnail wrote Rod Speed wrote Richard Fangnail wrote In my apt the tapping noise can come from my ceiling or one of the walls. When the tapping got bad a few weeks ago, it got bad in both places at once. Why would that happen, if the problem is due to the pipes rubbing against the holders? Presumably the same corrosion etc is affecting both. What corrosion are you talking about? Between the pipe and what is used to attach it to the structure. What type of corrosion would it be? Metal pipes always corrode a bit over time unless they are gold or platinum etc. Do you mean corrosion produces some kind of material Yep. or are there gaps where there shouldn't be any? Nope. The corrosion stops the pipe sliding in the holder silently like it used to when the pipe changes temperature when the water in it change temp, usually the hot water pipe. |
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On Dec 31 2007, 11:56 am, Richard Fangnail
wrote: I'm trying to dull the tapping noise from the pipes in my ceiling. What materials could I use to deaden the noise? I tried cork tiles but that had no effect whatsoever on the noise. I've read that the idea is to use many layers of different materials. This is a reach, but a water hammer can help dampen the inertia in the system if that's what you're hearing. This would be more of a banging sound that is made when someone turns off ("slams off") a valve. It's a job installing however. |
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