Nothing, MLV or Green glue?

[skeediddley]

Hi all.

Am about to embark on the building of a studio in my loft. Am pretty much most of the way there, but would like som opinions on what would be best for dampening.

Essentially, I would like some advice on what to sandwich inbetween two layers of plasterboard

a) Nothing - The price is right

b) Mass loaded vinyl - The theory works

c) Green glue - I presume, simpler than MLV, but new territory here in the UK

What do you think would be most beneficial?

Cheers in advance!

 

[Ted White]

I'd agree with your assessment. Nothing between the plasterboard is a missed opportunity. MLV will add mass, but so does adding more plasterboard. MLV will not damp that plasterboard.

Green Glue will damp the board. Less expensive than the MLV

 

[Ray in Kingwood]

Blue Dowboard one inch thickness

 

[mtrycrafts]

Blue Dowboard one inch thickness

And lots of strong helpers

 

[Rickster71]

Something like "QuietRock" http://www.quietsolution.com/html/quietrock.html
used along with Green glue.
That's just a start, really. There are systems that de-couple the sheet rock from the framing; that's the key.
Mineral wool for insulation too.