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    beverlybutters Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 18, 2008, 06:35 AM
    Second Floor Noise
    We are in a condo and can hear everything coming from the second floor - walking, toilets, shower, etc. The upstairs neighbors are friendly and ameniable to a solution. How do we eliminate or reduce the noise?
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    Oct 19, 2008, 06:07 PM

    The void between your ceiling and their floor needs to be heavily insulated. I'd call 3 pros and ask for an estimate to open your ceiling in several spots to blow in insulation and then retape the drywall.
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