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    catmck2204 Posts: 25, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 10, 2013, 11:48 AM
    Interior house soundproofing
    I just bought a house with a basement suite. You can hear everything. Is there a way of blowing soundproofing insulation into the ceiling? What would fix this problem affordably?

    Thanks
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    ma0641 Posts: 15,675, Reputation: 1012
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    Sep 10, 2013, 03:00 PM
    Insulation doesn't have much transmission loss. You need something heavy like drywall, 1/2 or 5/8".
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    Sep 10, 2013, 06:36 PM
    What is the celing down stairs made from ?

    What type of flooring is there ?

    You may need to replace basement ceiling and make sure there is padding and carpet on floor upstairs.

    Also, do you share heating and air conditioning duct work ?
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    Sep 10, 2013, 08:31 PM
    QuietRock Soundproof Drywall at Lowe's - Quiet Your Home with QuietRock Worth trying this product over your existing drywall.
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