Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Mar 31, 2018 8:13 am Has anybody done this in their house follow my build Arden homes Votivo 37 iin south east: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=88622 Re: Sound proof Sewer pipes in double storey homes 2Mar 31, 2018 8:47 am I always think planning toilets is so important. Not putting a toilet against a bedroom wall for instance. Yet we see them placed for convenience (no pun intended) not value (ie noise/privacy etc). Re: Sound proof Sewer pipes in double storey homes 3Mar 31, 2018 9:31 am Saint Mike I always think planning toilets is so important. Not putting a toilet against a bedroom wall for instance. Yet we see them placed for convenience (no pun intended) not value (ie noise/privacy etc). It’s not got to do with placing but rather with PVC piping used rather than the heavy iron ones used earlier and the sound is heard on ground floor. Unfortunately most builders don’t include sound proofing them as standard nor advice - was mentioned by my private inspector during inspection follow my build Arden homes Votivo 37 iin south east: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=88622 Re: Sound proof Sewer pipes in double storey homes 4Mar 31, 2018 3:43 pm A mate of mine has done this. The pipes are wrapped in acoustic batts during installation. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Sound proof Sewer pipes in double storey homes 5Apr 02, 2018 11:39 am pEast Saint Mike I always think planning toilets is so important. Not putting a toilet against a bedroom wall for instance. Yet we see them placed for convenience (no pun intended) not value (ie noise/privacy etc). It’s not got to do with placing but rather with PVC piping used rather than the heavy iron ones used earlier and the sound is heard on ground floor. Unfortunately most builders don’t include sound proofing them as standard nor advice - was mentioned by my private inspector during inspection Tend to disagree - we can insulate them sure - but noise in them - not from pipes is important too. I think both issues should be addressed. Re: Sound proof Sewer pipes in double storey homes 6Apr 02, 2018 1:04 pm Saint Mike pEast Saint Mike I always think planning toilets is so important. Not putting a toilet against a bedroom wall for instance. Yet we see them placed for convenience (no pun intended) not value (ie noise/privacy etc). It’s not got to do with placing but rather with PVC piping used rather than the heavy iron ones used earlier and the sound is heard on ground floor. Unfortunately most builders don’t include sound proofing them as standard nor advice - was mentioned by my private inspector during inspection Tend to disagree - we can insulate them sure - but noise in them - not from pipes is important too. I think both issues should be addressed. Paragraph 2 Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ follow my build Arden homes Votivo 37 iin south east: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=88622 Re: Sound proof Sewer pipes in double storey homes 7Apr 03, 2018 2:16 pm Yeah ! I'm not saying you don't do this or that it's not worth a long thought. My point is - you should also look at the position of the toilets. I'm not arguing against insulation - especially if it's a long drop ... Hi We have a road close to our place and only an old flimsy wooden fence between us and the Neighbour closest to the road. Any ideas on a sound proof modular fence. Like… 0 7479 4 5121 1 4592 |