soundproofing/ insulation tips

[mginty]

hi, has anyone got any tips about soundproofing/insulation?
I have stripped the interior out of everything inc headling and will be in a position to start the interior refit in the next month or so.
What have people used? I have heard dynamat is/ was supposed to be the best?
thanks

 

[strongy]

i used sound deadening pads above the engine and up the sides,made a big diference,allso these want putting on the pannels,indide of doors and anywhere you can,it really makes a difference.i dident do all the main floor as it would have cost a fortune,just doted some about.

 

[ianscooby]

We used 25mm kingspan in the cavities for warmth and will be using the thin loft stuff (silver foil) above the head lining. Just filling the cavities has made a hell of a difference.

 

[Graham L]

Strongy

Out of interest which product did you use?

 

[Loxy]

We used 25mm kingspan in the cavities for warmth and will be using the thin loft stuff (silver foil) above the head lining. Just filling the cavities has made a hell of a difference.

Did you buy this from the offcuts place? I remember finding a place that sold cheap offcuts but cant find the link again.

 

[strongy]

cant remember,it was just stuff from the local factors.id find out but im not at work now for near on three weeks :mrgreen:

 

[ianscooby]

We used 25mm kingspan in the cavities for warmth and will be using the thin loft stuff (silver foil) above the head lining. Just filling the cavities has made a hell of a difference.

Did you buy this from the offcuts place? I remember finding a place that sold cheap offcuts but cant find the link again.

No sorry! I had it off site (I'm in the building industry)

 

[mginty]

do you reckon it's worth using sound deadening AND insulation? I've got some leftover insulation (not sure what type it is but it's not the slab type) which I was thinking of using (knew it would come in use at some point!). I've also got leftover damp proof underlay used for laminate flooring (cheap from B&Q) which I thought about for the floor.
Would it be worth using?

And Strongy, what make is that sound deadening
Thanks all

 

[strongy]

not sure on the make bud,just standard motor factors stuff,it wasent 3m or anything.just find a local factors and ask them for the stickyback sound deadening pads.

i use this company as there shop is 2 mins from my door,the websites a bit crap and dosent list the pads,sure it cost me £30 to do the whole rear(as seen in pics)


http://www.fishermotorfactors.co.uk/index.wtl" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[mginty]

cheers fella!

 

[chrisbee]

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[cunning plan]

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Good find, is that any good for sound deadining too?

 

[Araon]

No your gonna need to add density to the panels, rubber, bitumen etc....

 

[ianscooby]

do you reckon it's worth using sound deadening AND insulation? I've got some leftover insulation (not sure what type it is but it's not the slab type) which I was thinking of using (knew it would come in use at some point!). I've also got leftover damp proof underlay used for laminate flooring (cheap from B&Q) which I thought about for the floor.
Would it be worth using?

And Strongy, what make is that sound deadening
Thanks all

I wouldn't advise using loft insulation, I know a mineral fibre was used originally but it it does get wet it will hold the water