Hello.
I haven't quite decided how I will proceed with my studio construction. There are basically 2 options.
1. Remodel the machine hall in the stable.
2. Build completely new.
I know it's always easier to build new, but in this case, I'm very tempted to remodel the stable because I really want to keep the wooden frame visible. I think it's extremely beautiful to look at.
As you can see in the pictures, there's a concrete floor and wood paneling.
The idea, in that case, is to remove the boards and cast a new slab around the existing wall to then build up with 400mm lightweight concrete, like YTONG. My idea is to only have this as the wall. That is, plastered inside and outside. I'm not fully aware of the insulation capability and soundproofing, but from what I've read online, I believe it should be sufficient. No additional insulation will be needed.
I don't need it to be absolutely soundproof because I live somewhat remotely but there are neighbors a bit further away.
The biggest problem is probably the sound to the horses that are in the same building, but they can stand a bit of noise in the evenings
What do you think of my idea? If you look at the pictures, what do you think? Any good ideas?
I will build a new ceiling. I haven't quite decided where I should cut. I want a high ceiling height, so I think I'll cut just above the "supports."
Sitting and pondering which wall best insulates against airborne sound?
As I said, I'm not aiming for complete silence outside the premises, but the more the better.
If you have a wall built of 480mm low-energy Ytong vs double plasterboard ---> 95 insulation ---> double plasterboard.
Which wall insulates best?
Ytong is unsuitable from a sound insulation standpoint due to the material's low density. The principle you should build after is mass/air/mass. The degree of sound insulation (Rw) depends on the magnitude of these as well as whether the construction is built floating or not (room within a room).
Since you will need to acoustically regulate the inside, you won't see much (if any) of the original construction. Therefore, I think it seems easier and cheaper to build a new sound-insulated shell on the inside.
Thick concrete wall on the outside and a wooden frame wall on the inside. The gap filled with mineral wool. Stone walls produce a lot of sound reflections, so ideally, you don't want them on more than one wall inside.
Ok, I see. That was a bit disappointing. It would have been much easier with Lättbetong which could then be plastered. Then it would have been finished
Wood construction has so many more steps. The idea was, as mentioned, to block and then focus on sound regulation with the help of bass traps and diffusers. I find it hard to see it covering all the existing framework. Oh well, back to the drawing board. Need to consider construction with wood and mineral wool. Maybe it's possible to build outward instead of inward.
Ytong has a density of 350kg/m3.
What about a wall with plasterboard, mineral wool (95mm), plasterboard?
It is perfectly fine to build with just stone as well, but the fact cannot be ignored that hard surfaces like concrete reflect a lot and you will get disturbing echoes. Sand, by the way, is very good for soundproofing, being heavy and porous.
Thank you for your response, Johannes. I will think about what to do. The cheapest option will probably be to build a room within the room, but it will take up a lot of space and the whole idea of having visible wooden construction will be lost
