Forum General Discussion 1 Jun 21, 2018 8:52 pm Hi I am researching ways to reduce noise transfer via the empty ‘pocket’ in the wall where the cavity sliding door sits when open. This pocket cannot be filled with acoustic insulation due to obvious reasons. I have stumbled across MLV (mass loaded vinyl) which is a thin, flexible noise barrier. The barrier is approximately 3mm in thickness. My question: how much clearance is there inside the CSD frame between the door itself? I was hoping to install the MLV on the inside CSD frame, where the door sits. Is there a better way to mount this? The outside edge of the csd frame, behind the gyprock, is likely to interfere with the gyprock as it will cause a raised section of gyprock where the cavity is. I don’t wish to cover the whole wall in MLV as I will have acoustic insulation in the rest of the wall. Thanks Re: Cavity Sliding Door - Mass Loaded Vinyl for sound proofi 2Jun 23, 2018 7:17 pm Has anyone used any other methods to reduce sound transfer through the pocket cavity? Re: Cavity Sliding Door - Mass Loaded Vinyl for sound proofi 3Jun 24, 2018 12:49 pm The best way to insulate acoustically will be to use either staggered studs or double studs (better) and then attach double layer of gyprock over furring channels which are attached to the studs using noise proofing clips. If you could also get some Green Glue between your gyprock layers, you will get the best sound insulation you could possibly achieve (+25-30 STC to your current level easily, sound studio level). MLV will never get close enough (may be +10 STC max, depending on the density of the vynil you are planning to use). If you are using sound batts for acoustic insulation, you only get up to 5 STC max, but usually 2-3 STC. Pictured is the 720mm CSD we had on the pantry of our last house. This door was only standard height - if you have 2340mm door height it will likely make it appear… 16 1831 How to fix it is not your problem, Ask them to do whatever it takes to make it look brand new and if they have to replace it, too bad. 1 273 Anything is possible if you are prepared to pay. If your wall is non-load bearing, then all you would need to support with a lintel are the bricks above the window… 1 499 |