What about these styrofoam sheets I aquired???

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Deadboyy

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Yea im trying to soundproof a portion of my basement and im going to do the ceiling first.

OK my plan (hope its right)---
First----------felt paper
Second ------R19 insolation...
Third----------Styrofoam sheets ( 7-to8-inches thick)
Fourth--------sheetrock
Last-----------Carpet over sheetrock...

Ok now that ,,, thats explained

Question 1------Will Styrofoam sheets soundproof well.
Question 2------How well will they proof,(80%-90% maybe?)

Thanks for reading guys ,,,, this board iz my only hope ... all of my knowledge that iv have of recording has come from this board............................................laterz
 
Styrofoam is actually very reflective, acoustics wise.

If you were to shred it into little tiny pieces, such as 1/4" balls (or there abouts), then it would absorb some of the mids and lows, but it can rattle.

Studiofoam, specifically designed for acoustics would be your best bet.


Deadboyy said:
Yea im trying to soundproof a portion of my basement and im going to do the ceiling first.

OK my plan (hope its right)---
First----------felt paper
Second ------R19 insolation...
Third----------Styrofoam sheets ( 7-to8-inches thick)
Fourth--------sheetrock
Last-----------Carpet over sheetrock...

Ok now that ,,, thats explained

Question 1------Will Styrofoam sheets soundproof well.
Question 2------How well will they proof,(80%-90% maybe?)

Thanks for reading guys ,,,, this board iz my only hope ... all of my knowledge that iv have of recording has come from this board............................................laterz
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Styro...any foam, is a conductor of sound and an insulator of temperature only. One of the worse products there is for sound transmission
 
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