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relliott is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
I had an interesting question posted to my website comment box today.
A man is asking if there is some kind of code that requires the builder to install any type of sound barrier. He stated that the noise from other units echoes throughout his place and was wondering if there are any requirements at all. I know how people now in days like the exposed brick and exposed floor joists and wonder if that may be the case here. |
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Richard A. Hetzel is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
There are requirements in the International Codes for sound transmission and sound reduction between separate living units.
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Yes...definitely...probably....maybe...heck, who knows, you're in Chicago, right? See the attached 2003 IBC Section 1207. Now all you need are those two ASTM documents
Excellence in Inspections Mike Boyett, TREC #7290 Capital City Inspections Austin, Texas |
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relliott is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
I did find this....
http://www.chicagocondodirectory.com...-buy-the-best/ But thanks guys. Looks like the guy may be in for a headache. |
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Improperly installed insullation (sound or thermal) does not "perform" to the manufacturer's specs. But, unfortunetly, the codes only describe what is required for use. Many good Architects, I have talked to, state that the builder changed their specs. Due to a loophole in the RE law, they are allowed to do so, sell the property and be blameless in court. Maybe the NAR should look towards licensing GCs Will Decker, CMI ILL License # 450.0002240 Board Certified Master Inspector Decker Home Services, LLC Chicago and Northern Suburban Home Inspections Office: (847) 676-8393 Cell: (847) 609-2345 Home: (847) 673-2702 wjd@DeckerHomeServices.com www.DeckerHomeServices.com Learn, Educate, Serve and have fun doing it! |
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One word...Homasote!
Scott Gilligan Philadelphia Mold Inspections Philadelphia Home Inspections Philadelphia Commercial Inspections Philadelphia Licensed Home Inspector #34206 President The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of InterNACHI http://pa.nachi.org/greaterphiladelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania real estate professionals on ActiveRain.com |
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relliott is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
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Many of these lofts are stripped down and can have this type of problem also, as they have exposed brick and plumbing pipes with no real inside insulation to dampen the noise. Trying to get the neighbors to do anything (like carpet) may be difficult once everyone is moved in. I suggested with my link included ,that it is most likely an association problem at this point. |
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relliott is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Thanks Scott
I made sure to save the link. Could be a good recommendation in the future. |
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Insulation will make almost no difference. Sound travels through the framing. To reduce sound you need drywall hung from an isolating device like hat channel.
Kenton Shepard, InterNACHI member # 04082383 Certified Master Inspector (CMI) EXPERT WITNESS Director of Green Building Director for International Development (303) 717-8940 (303) 258-8289 |
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Kenton,
In many commercial buildings, sound barriers exist almost in the same manner as demizing walls; that is, double 3/8 sheetrock on both sides, metallic studs from deck to deck, and stuffed tight with fiberglass insulation. It worked quite well as a sound deadener/barrier. |
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What's a dimizing wall? And how will those reading this post understand how your recommendation worked and mine doesn't? Kenton Shepard, InterNACHI member # 04082383 Certified Master Inspector (CMI) EXPERT WITNESS Director of Green Building Director for International Development (303) 717-8940 (303) 258-8289 |
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relliott is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
It could be the floor boards,so you guys may be looking at too complicated an answer.
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Dale Duffy 602.402.5305 Inspect Arizona Companies, Inc. Phoenix Home Inspectors, Inc. Your Leaking House-- Your Leaking House Message Board InterNACHI 2007 U.S.A Member of the Year |
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Open cell foam works well. Soft and sound absorbing. Sure, the studs or joists will transmit, but the vibration will be dampened by the foam. Works well in a couple of recording studios I have checked.
Will Decker, CMI ILL License # 450.0002240 Board Certified Master Inspector Decker Home Services, LLC Chicago and Northern Suburban Home Inspections Office: (847) 676-8393 Cell: (847) 609-2345 Home: (847) 673-2702 wjd@DeckerHomeServices.com www.DeckerHomeServices.com Learn, Educate, Serve and have fun doing it! |
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Linas Dapkus Lockport,Il. 60441 #06012294 Chicago Home Inspector Chicago Home Inspection Chicago Home Inspector Linas Dapkus My Chicago Home Inspection Chicago Home Inspection Today |
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