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Can I use 9mm Acoustic Pinboard for sound reduction in a small wall?

JN
Just Starting Out

Can I use 9mm Acoustic Pinboard for sound reduction in a small wall?

I would greatly appreciate if anyone can advise if the Acoustic Pinboard can be used 'within' a wall to reduce sound. Not sure if it is 'rated' to be placed inside a wall.

Thank you for your constructive answers.

Brad
Kind of a Big Deal

Re: Can I use 9mm Acoustic Pinboard for sound reduction in a small wall?

It is designed to be used on the outside of the wall.

 

Knauf have a comparison of performance - The Flow Resistivity of Knauf Insulation at 9000Rayl/m compared to polyester at 580Rayl/m shows that glasswool will provide superior acoustic performance. That is at 50mm thickness for both.

 

Glasswool is a lot cheaper.

Re: Can I use 9mm Acoustic Pinboard for sound reduction in a small wall?

hi @JN 

 

Any insulation will do to  limit some noise internal to the walls,  But sound will hit say gyprock and transfer through timber to the gyprock on the other side and the insulation will slightly block that. But the hard  materials will still transmit sound throungh there hardness. If you are after a dramatic decrease in sound tx look harder

I used glass insulation between bedroon and kithen .  kitchen noise still comes through loud and clear banging and clanking.

 

The best way is using the best acuostic foam avaliable for sound blocking look up its specifications.

Acoustic pinboard is a  good starting place and best looking bunning option  try  it in store put it against your ear? :smile:  I never  tried  this.

Others use foam and egg cartons. Any soft  furnishing will also help.  I might even pin up carpet think under foam and  also carpet  the  whole wall as an option.

 

Or  search outside of bunnings  start  looking at music warehouses they would have the real deal. for serious sounds most likly.

 

Good luck on your search.

 

 

EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Can I use 9mm Acoustic Pinboard for sound reduction in a small wall?

Hello @JN 

 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's marvellous to have you join us, and thank you for sharing your question about acoustic pinboards.

 

It's great that you've received excellent advice from @Brad and @Jewelleryrescue. Is there a particular reason you wish to use acoustic pinboards inside your walls? There is better sound rated insulation such as the Earthwool R2.7 SHD 90mm x 430mm x 1160mm 5.0m² Insulation SoundShield Wall Batt - Pack of 10. But to answer your question, the acoustic pinboard can be used inside the wall. I also suggest having a look at the Bastion 1200 x 600 x 30mm XPS Multi-Use Insulation Foam Board as another option for sound insulation.

 

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

 

Eric

 

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Re: Can I use 9mm Acoustic Pinboard for sound reduction in a small wall?

Hi @JN 

 


This is what  I am talking about Pro sound panels 

 

Soundproof Foam Panel AVE ISOPYRAMID 20 Pack – Charcoal $99

https://djcity.com.au/product/soundproof-foam-panel-ave-isopyramid-20-pack-charcoal/#reviews

 

 

These are designed to stop noise inside the room and beyond  Bunnings arnt sound specialists and  not there fault they cant sell everything

 

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