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Ceiling tiles for sound: Flexible or hard type?
I was just wondering if I replace my flexible 48" x 24" ceiling tiles with
the hard type (much heavier) will I notice the difference in sound proofing? I call all kinds of hardware stores to see which of the two is better for sound. The opinions are split 50/50 between flexible and hard type. I personally think the hard type are better, I wonder if replacing them with this type will actually make a noticeable difference to be worth replacing them? |
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Ceiling tiles for sound: Flexible or hard type?
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writes I was just wondering if I replace my flexible 48" x 24" ceiling tiles with the hard type (much heavier) will I notice the difference in sound proofing? I call all kinds of hardware stores to see which of the two is better for sound. The opinions are split 50/50 between flexible and hard type. I personally think the hard type are better, I wonder if replacing them with this type will actually make a noticeable difference to be worth replacing them? Www.bowller.co.uk or similar have a website with all sorts of acoustic tiles etc thereon... -- Tony Sayer |
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Ceiling tiles for sound: Flexible or hard type?
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tony sayer wrote: Www.bowller.co.uk or similar have a website with all sorts of acoustic tiles etc thereon... Acoustic tiles can be quite effective in modifying/improving the acoustics of a room - that's what they're really for. I can't really see something light enough to stick on a ceiling being much use in cutting down noise transmission, unless it's just high frequency which is unlikely. Before spending money, I'd want chapter and verse in their claims for this. -- *Your kid may be an honours student, but you're still an idiot. Dave Plowman London SW 12 RIP Acorn |
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Ceiling tiles for sound: Flexible or hard type?
In article , Dave Plowman
writes In article , tony sayer wrote: Www.bowller.co.uk or similar have a website with all sorts of acoustic tiles etc thereon... Acoustic tiles can be quite effective in modifying/improving the acoustics of a room - that's what they're really for. I can't really see something light enough to stick on a ceiling being much use in cutting down noise transmission, unless it's just high frequency which is unlikely. Before spending money, I'd want chapter and verse in their claims for this. Well if you suspend them and fill the void with rockwool they can help attenuate structure borne noise from above.... -- Tony Sayer |
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Ceiling tiles for sound: Flexible or hard type?
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tony sayer wrote: Well if you suspend them and fill the void with rockwool they can help attenuate structure borne noise from above.... Again, I doubt the standard suspended on wires ceiling could support heavy enough materials to make much difference. -- Dave Plowman London SW 12 RIP Acorn |
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Ceiling tiles for sound: Flexible or hard type?
Dave Plowman wrote in message ...
In article , tony sayer wrote: Www.bowller.co.uk or similar have a website with all sorts of acoustic tiles etc thereon... Acoustic tiles can be quite effective in modifying/improving the acoustics of a room - that's what they're really for. I can't really see something light enough to stick on a ceiling being much use in cutting down noise transmission, unless it's just high frequency which is unlikely. Before spending money, I'd want chapter and verse in their claims for this. Right. Bear in mind the sort of levels of reduction achieved in practice are frequently quite modest. If you want serious reduction youre going to need to get into it in much more detail than sticking tiles up. Regards, NT |
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Ceiling tiles for sound: Flexible or hard type?
In article , Dave Plowman
writes In article , tony sayer wrote: Well if you suspend them and fill the void with rockwool they can help attenuate structure borne noise from above.... Again, I doubt the standard suspended on wires ceiling could support heavy enough materials to make much difference. Well FWIW we did this last year in a small radio studio 3 x 4.5 metres and it was very effective. In this case it was to help reduce the noise from the flats above. Wasn't that heavy at all..... -- Tony Sayer |
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