[pwd77]

I put in a suspended ceiling in my basement. To control sound between floors, I added fiberglass batts in the joists. Now I am questioning that approach.

I would like to avoid fiberglass fibers finding their way through cracks in the ceiling into the rooms below. Any time a panel is moved or bumped it could allow a flurry of fibers in. (I admit to being a bit obsessive about this, but that's the way it is.)

I could remove the bats, and let the carpet above and suspended ceiling handle the sound control. I could replace them with something else (foil coated polyurethane sheets?). I could lay plastic on top of the ceiling tiles. I could paint the ceiling. Spray foam is too expensive.

Anyone with experience in this area?

Thanks!

[ballengerb1]

Leave the batts alone, they are not going to shed anything down between the cracks, Try to remove the batts will cause 100X more mess than leaving them in place.

[pwd77]

Thanks ballenger

That is 1/3 of the basement, the other 2/3 is in the works

Any suggestion for sound control with new construction? I'm still planning on the drop ceiling.

[ballengerb1]

There is a new product out there that I have not installed yet called Quiet Rock, check it out. QuietRock Soundproof Drywall

[EMERIL LAGASSE]

Are the batts faced with paper?:confused:

[pwd77]

Are the batts faced with paper?:confused:

No facing

I considered covering the batts after installation (friction fit) with fsk plastic, but decided not to. I'm starting to think that might have been a good idea after all.

[EMERIL LAGASSE]

:)ou can cover the insulation with plastic sheeting or some type of paper that will hold it up, staple to under side of joist:)