Acoustic insulation reduces the transmission of sound from outside the home, and between rooms inside the building.
Acoustic insulation is effective at addressing both airborne sound transfer (such as aeroplane or vehicle traffic noise) and impact noise – such as the noise of someone walking around up stairs in a multi-storey dwelling. While all thermal bulk insulation segments have some acoustic benefits, acoustic insulation is more dense, and particularly effective at minimising noise transfer.
How important is sound insulation?
The benefits of insulation within the house to minimise the transfer of sound between rooms should not be underestimated. This should be considered carefully during the construction or renovation process, before any floor or wall linings are fixed into place. A comfortable level of noise is part of any home, but excessive and unwanted noise creates a stressful environment. Media/TV rooms, studios, bedrooms, bathrooms and laundries should be first on the priority list.