soundproofing a warehouse

[asterix2k10]

anyone?

[Arqen]

I'd tackle any windows and the door before investing heavily in wall soundproofing. The video below gives a cheap way to take care of the windows (but it's not really a permanent solution).

In general, start by treating the weakest points. Once you've gotten rid of problems from the windows, I expect that you will notice greater improvements by adding a proper double door. If you know that your door is already a weak point (which it almost certainly is), then by all means yes... go for the Double D.

[asolutions]

I'd tackle any windows and the door before investing heavily in wall soundproofing.

Some good advice. In addition to that video you can look at adding an additional layer to your window with an Acoustical Window Seal, and adding either a soundproof double door (pricey) or adding a Door Seal Kit to your existing door.

If the noise reduction is not sufficient after those measures, then look at soundproofing the walls. For a brick wall, you can install isolation clips with new drywall/damping compound. Check out this article, I hope it's helpful:

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[Ethan Winer]

Originally Posted by asterix2k10

they have an amplified band and 50 perishers singing. They open up their back door, (and refuse to close it,)

Have you tried calling the police? Another thought is to rent a really loud air compressor or jack hammer and run it every time they open their door.

--Ethan

[Rod Gervais]

Originally Posted by asolutions

Some good advice. In addition to that video you can look at adding an additional layer to your window with an Acoustical Window Seal, and adding either a soundproof double door (pricey) or adding a Door Seal Kit to your existing door.

If the noise reduction is not sufficient after those measures, then look at soundproofing the walls. For a brick wall, you can install isolation clips with new drywall/damping compound. Check out this article, I hope it's helpful:

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Are you Matt?

pretty nice page - I didn't have the time to look at any of the videos - and would only make one comment (other than what I have already made) as relates to lighting - you can make recessed isolation boxes and utilize IC rated fixtures as long as they are installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction - and achieve great levels of isolation with the recessed lighting package........

The one caveat is that they have to determine the lighting loads very carefully - this because the fixtures have a maximum wattage limit in order to maintain the IC rating.

Rod