R Ron_H Registered User Messages 17 20 Mar 2007 #1 Looking at adding a two-story wooden frame extension. Have heard from a friend that sound insulation against outside sounds (wind etc) is not as good as the traditional block build. Is this true?
Looking at adding a two-story wooden frame extension. Have heard from a friend that sound insulation against outside sounds (wind etc) is not as good as the traditional block build. Is this true?
G galwaytt Registered User Messages 571 20 Mar 2007 #2 in a nutshell, no, it's not true. The requirements houses need to meet, vis-a-vis sound, are standard, irrespective of method of construction. However, on-site practice is key to everything. On paper, it will be good, but you need to make sure it's built according to the standard details.....
in a nutshell, no, it's not true. The requirements houses need to meet, vis-a-vis sound, are standard, irrespective of method of construction. However, on-site practice is key to everything. On paper, it will be good, but you need to make sure it's built according to the standard details.....