spitzer
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Hi
This is was time-critical so I apologize for possible omissions or vagueness. I'll have more details later... if that even matters at that point.
The flat steel roof above the rehearsal space is being replaced because of thermal insulation problems. Currently the roof structure is just 2x4's, zero insulation (no fiberglass, nothing, just air and a couple of old newspapers) and spaced planks (10 cm distance between them) below the steel. The steel has already been removed so I've seen what's under it. I have no doubt sound is easily going through that kind of structure.
Because I was informed of this only a few days ago, I have had practically no time to react. I have tried to explain to the owner why I'd want this or that to be done -- the attic is accessible only for the very brief time before the new roof is installed, and any soundproofing work would be TRIVIAL and of practically no extra cost from the outside instead of the inside (ceiling side) -- but for some reason the owner is oblivious about it, and doesn't really seem to be listening to my point of view (it'd be so easy to do this now and it costs next to nothing for what could be a huge soundproofing benefit). He did not want me to interfere and thus de facto will not let me work in that space myself. I asked could, at the very least, the support planks under (part of) the new roof be spaced closer together for some extra mass and even that was met with resistance. He thinks the construction company guys "know what they're doing" and I'm sure they do, but a) they are doing thermal insulation b) they are completely unaware of any soundproofing concerns.
In the short time that I had, I nervously looked for info to show the owner that yes, sound going through the ceiling is a problem (and adding mass is part of how that can be reduced). He seemed to think so strongly that it doesn't matter at all, I actually asked him why don't people then have studios with tarp roofs? His answer: a blank, confused stare.
Once the new steel is there, obviously nothing can be done from that side anymore.
What do you think? I can try to provide more detailed info but they might have already installed the new roof before I get a chance... sigh.
This is was time-critical so I apologize for possible omissions or vagueness. I'll have more details later... if that even matters at that point.
The flat steel roof above the rehearsal space is being replaced because of thermal insulation problems. Currently the roof structure is just 2x4's, zero insulation (no fiberglass, nothing, just air and a couple of old newspapers) and spaced planks (10 cm distance between them) below the steel. The steel has already been removed so I've seen what's under it. I have no doubt sound is easily going through that kind of structure.
Because I was informed of this only a few days ago, I have had practically no time to react. I have tried to explain to the owner why I'd want this or that to be done -- the attic is accessible only for the very brief time before the new roof is installed, and any soundproofing work would be TRIVIAL and of practically no extra cost from the outside instead of the inside (ceiling side) -- but for some reason the owner is oblivious about it, and doesn't really seem to be listening to my point of view (it'd be so easy to do this now and it costs next to nothing for what could be a huge soundproofing benefit). He did not want me to interfere and thus de facto will not let me work in that space myself. I asked could, at the very least, the support planks under (part of) the new roof be spaced closer together for some extra mass and even that was met with resistance. He thinks the construction company guys "know what they're doing" and I'm sure they do, but a) they are doing thermal insulation b) they are completely unaware of any soundproofing concerns.
In the short time that I had, I nervously looked for info to show the owner that yes, sound going through the ceiling is a problem (and adding mass is part of how that can be reduced). He seemed to think so strongly that it doesn't matter at all, I actually asked him why don't people then have studios with tarp roofs? His answer: a blank, confused stare.
Once the new steel is there, obviously nothing can be done from that side anymore.
What do you think? I can try to provide more detailed info but they might have already installed the new roof before I get a chance... sigh.
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