Klarinet Archive - Posting 000046.txt from 2009/01

From: "Melissa" <mcranis@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Soundproofing
Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:12:21 -0500

Rugs do absorb sound. You could also add a furniture pad. It is not the
best looking, but it could be folded and put in a closet when you were not
practicing.

M. Cranis

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jacob Lindsay" <jacobmakesnoise@-----.com>
To: "klarinet" <klarinet@-----.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 8:31 PM
Subject: [kl] Soundproofing

> I'm moving into a new apartment soon and considering trying to somewhat
> soundproof the floor and ceiling of the room I will be practicing in in
> order to be as considerate as possible to my neighbors. Although I've
> successfully practiced in living spaces for years with no complaints from
> neighbors I'm always paranoid when moving into a new space.
>
> So my question is, without getting into major construction (like redoing
> the flooring, or building rooms inside rooms) is there simple material I
> could lay down that would significantly reduce the sound between floors?
> The floors are hardwood, so any floor material would have to hide under a
> rug. (Also, does anyone know if a rug on its own will actually reduce the
> sound transfer through the floor?). Ceiling material would have to be
> aesthetically pleasing.
>
> Thanks for the input!
> Jacob
>
> Jacob Lindsay
> http://www.bayimproviser.com/jacoblindsay
>
>
>
>
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