Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Apr 19, 2013 9:21 am Has anyone looked into installing soundproofing (or standard insulation) between floors in a 2 storey house? We have asked our builder to quote on it, I'm OK with the price but am concerned about fire risk. The builder assures us "everything will be OK" but I'm still concerned. If we have LED downlights downstairs, how do they keep the insulation off them? Should we get the soundproofing installed or is it too risky? Re: Insulation/soundproofing between floors 2Apr 19, 2013 10:07 am Whats the difference with insulation in the roof or first floor e joists? There is none! Who ever installs your insulation generally leaves a space around every downlight and it is mandatory now days to install downlights with caps therefor 99% of the time preventing a fire! Old Home Restoration / Renovation To reduce noise transfer without compromising the aesthetic of your exposed I beams, consider filling the 100mm gap between the I beams and the floor above with dense,… 6 9112 Sorry, don't know costs, but there are a couple of very important principles you need to get right (and now) .... (1) never agree to any "upgrade" unless you first know… 5 6809 If you don't want to annoy the neighbours then simply get yourself some good head phones. For me the sound is much better using headphones. The NCC (National Construction… 1 26162 |