Why did you install your sheets upright?

After applying the ascoustic sealtant, how long should we wait before taping?

Should we remove the edge paper during the installation?

is it good for Recording Studio and Bass reduction.

I see how it reduces noise transmission, but how does it improve the acoustics of the room. Is there a video that shows this?

@SilverMike670

2 жыл бұрын

The QuietRock products focus on Sound Transmission reduction and do not change the acoustic quality or echo of the room. It will perform just like any drywall surfaced products in that regard.

Should the 5/8" Quietrock be installed vertically or horizontally or does it not matter? If I want to reduce the noise coming into a room, should the Quietrock be on the exterior wall?

@jonathanedelmann5423

Жыл бұрын

you should always go across your studs. not with them... for many reasons. plus stand ups create more linear footage when spackling. but if its screwed and glued to code it doesn't matter technically which way you hang them.

If I attach it to existing sheet rock how many decibels caused by base will this reduce?

@SilverMike670

2 жыл бұрын

The incremental sound reduction from adding an additional layer of QuietRock to an existing wall will vary depending upon all the other existing factors of your existing wall. Likely you have a standard 2x4 stud wall with 1/2 drywall on either side, with insulation that wall is probably STC 34 (PGD-W-419-16 tested with insulation). Adding a layer of 1/2" QuietRock 510 to that assembly will achieve STC 41 (PGD-W-648-16) without insulation you will likely lose approx 1 point, but using 5/8 QR ES in place of 510 will likely achieve better results. I currently do not have a test for that particular assembly.

@claytonbigsby9673

Жыл бұрын

You can replace the fiberglass insulation for Rockwool insulation which is for sound and fire resistance, cost more tho…added sound dampening

Does this work on the ceiling to reduce noise coming from unit above in a wood frame house?

@SilverMike670

2 жыл бұрын

Footfall noise is difficult to treat and to really treat it effectively you need to address the floor side of the assembly. If that is not possible, the next best option is using a RSIC clip system with Drywall rated for ceiling applications.

@WeaponGrade

2 жыл бұрын

@@SilverMike670 Thank you. I think this project is beyond my means.

What is the STC of the system?

@SilverMike670

2 жыл бұрын

This particular wall was constructed with 33 mil steel studs spaced 24" o.c., with 3-1/2 R-13 insulation. QuietRock EasySnap on one side and 5/8" type X drywall is on the back. This will achieve an STC 51 (PGD-33-573-24, NOAL 18-0510) . Results can vary with different stud thicknesses and spacing. Generally thinner steel is better and 24" o.c. spacing is better than 16" o.c. for sound control. heck out our Assembly Tool for other results. www.quietrock.com/tools/assembly-tool

Video showing how this rock easily “snaps” is misleading. Because these are two separate layers of the sheet rock first one after scoring snaps evenly and easily, but the second one is uneven and requires another scoring to smooth it out.