I am covering existing interior walls (stone/plaster) with gypsum on 45mm studs.
I am considering filling the cavities with insulation to reduce noise between the rooms, but then, of course, I lose air circulation in the walls.
How important is ventilation in interior walls?
I am considering filling the cavities with insulation to reduce noise between the rooms, but then, of course, I lose air circulation in the walls.
How important is ventilation in interior walls?
Ventilation in interior wall???
The only problem I see is if your wall is on the ground, then you need to ensure that ground moisture can rise, or if you know what you are doing, remains in the wall. If it is on the ground, you cannot have a wooden stud against it, as there is always a risk of too high moisture content in the wood. You don't want that!
I have used steel studs on exterior walls made of concrete blocks, where I haven't used any insulation, to avoid the risk of insulation absorbing moisture and transferring it to the OSB. If you're insulating a wall on the ground, then use some form of foam plastic (unfortunately it dampens sound worse because it doesn’t “cushion” the structure as well).
If the wall is not against the ground, you can do whatever you want, I would say.
The only problem I see is if your wall is on the ground, then you need to ensure that ground moisture can rise, or if you know what you are doing, remains in the wall. If it is on the ground, you cannot have a wooden stud against it, as there is always a risk of too high moisture content in the wood. You don't want that!
I have used steel studs on exterior walls made of concrete blocks, where I haven't used any insulation, to avoid the risk of insulation absorbing moisture and transferring it to the OSB. If you're insulating a wall on the ground, then use some form of foam plastic (unfortunately it dampens sound worse because it doesn’t “cushion” the structure as well).
If the wall is not against the ground, you can do whatever you want, I would say.
Sorry Mangan, I accidentally used my wife's login yesterday. This was my response:
I find it hard to believe that the moisture is absorbed beyond 2m, but sure nothing is impossible when it comes to moisture. Maybe it's better to leave this to some moisture expert...
I find it hard to believe that the moisture is absorbed beyond 2m, but sure nothing is impossible when it comes to moisture. Maybe it's better to leave this to some moisture expert...