spantini
COO of me, inc.
I have a small budget and need to build some portable panels for use in my small efficiency.
I've seen lots of posts here about rock wool and fiberglass insulation usage for controlling acoustics in reflective spaces. Further reading mentions dust problems with wool and, of course, fiberglass strands (I'm painfully aware of the latter).
Recent posts and articles have stated kraft faced R30 fiberglass works better at controlling room reflectivity; better than rock wool. This would seem to offer some advantages: better acoustical properties; less loose material (if handled properly); lighter in weight. So at this point, I'm looking at going with the R30 fiberglass.
I can make some light-weight frames and cover the glass with landscaping material.
The only thcknesses I can find in my local Home Depot or Lowes begin at 6.25 inch and go up to 10 inches. I was looking for 3 or 4 inch, but no luck. Now, I've searched online only for this product, and I know store's websites don't always accurately reflect their inventory, so I'm going to have to make some personal appearances.
The package I see on Home Depot's site contains Qty: 11 - 24" x 48" x 6.25" sections. That's a decent amount of coverage to start out with, and 11 individual panels will make for very flexible usage. One package of this R30 and one roll of landscape fabric will run about $80. Economical enough for me.
I've seen lots of posts here about rock wool and fiberglass insulation usage for controlling acoustics in reflective spaces. Further reading mentions dust problems with wool and, of course, fiberglass strands (I'm painfully aware of the latter).
Recent posts and articles have stated kraft faced R30 fiberglass works better at controlling room reflectivity; better than rock wool. This would seem to offer some advantages: better acoustical properties; less loose material (if handled properly); lighter in weight. So at this point, I'm looking at going with the R30 fiberglass.
I can make some light-weight frames and cover the glass with landscaping material.
The only thcknesses I can find in my local Home Depot or Lowes begin at 6.25 inch and go up to 10 inches. I was looking for 3 or 4 inch, but no luck. Now, I've searched online only for this product, and I know store's websites don't always accurately reflect their inventory, so I'm going to have to make some personal appearances.
The package I see on Home Depot's site contains Qty: 11 - 24" x 48" x 6.25" sections. That's a decent amount of coverage to start out with, and 11 individual panels will make for very flexible usage. One package of this R30 and one roll of landscape fabric will run about $80. Economical enough for me.