What not to do to your garage.

[wsuwrhr]

Don't install insulation to your roll up door with hopes it will cut down noise to the outside.
What a waste. Sometimes I have dumb ideas. What about insulation for a tile roof, or should I expect the same results as the door?
I am making sure the neighbors decide not to complain about the air compressor noise. It isn't THAT loud, but I would rather not draw anymore attention to what is REALLY inside. Something about two CNC machines humming away could get some interest.
Or should I even worry about it?
Brian

[Dr. Eagle]

I insulated the crap out of my garage door with batts of something called "monofil" as I recall. I had it on there for a long time... but it was heavy and looked like crap. But it allowed me to use my garage as a recording studio for several years...
The foam insulation that they sell for doors is pretty useless...

[Danhercules]

They sell roll up doors that have insulation in them. I dont see why putting your own would not do the same.

[Dr. Eagle]

I think the insulated doors are less for sound than for thermal insulation.
The insuation is 1" (maybe 3/4") foam, and nothing insulates at the joints.

[repo man]

try using DYNA MAT like they use in high power car audio.

[XtrmWakeborder]

Originally posted by repo man
try using DYNA MAT like they use in high power car audio.
I'll second this

[Dr. Eagle]

Then get a couple of 15" subs and a couple thousand watts out there... you know.. just to test the door...;)

[JetBoatRich]

I just replaced all three of my doors with roll-ups, double walls and insulation between the walls. Works great:cool:

[Tom Brown]

As well as the subs, get a glitter globe. It won't help with the test but it will pimp the joint out. :cool:

[superdave013]

I don't blame you for trying to keep world piece with everyone that lives in your world.
If the compressor is the big noise soruce you could make an enclouser just for it. Put a 6" fan (Granger) on it to move some air across the compressor heads. Insulate it with what ever. It will quite it down alot.
That way you can enjoy it too.
BTW, I got rid of my oiless compressor only because it was so focken loud! The old clunker I replaced it with is not to bad. But it wouldn't run 2 CNC's either.

[NashvilleBound]

In YOUR neighborhood? I would think all the loud rap music and hydraulics bumping would be cover for your compressor.;)

[wsuwrhr]

Originally posted by NashvilleBound
In YOUR neighborhood? I would think all the loud rap music and hydraulics bumping would be cover for your compressor.;)
Now that ain't right.
Brian

[superdave013]

Originally posted by NashvilleBound
In YOUR neighborhood? I would think all the loud rap music and hydraulics bumping would be cover for your compressor.;)
Could be worse I guess, hows the banjo's soundin? :)

[roostwear]

Originally posted by superdave013
Could be worse I guess, hows the banjo's soundin? :)
That's funny sh!t! Brian, do you have exposed studs inside or is it drywalled? The sound testing I've conducted in the car room showed me that (along with an insulated garage door) drywall will add a fairly efficient sound barrier. I will crank up the sound system and continue testing for you today.:D

[wsuwrhr]

Originally posted by superdave013
Could be worse I guess, hows the banjo's soundin? :)
That ain't right SD.
Brian

[wsuwrhr]

Originally posted by roostwear
That's funny sh!t! Brian, do you have exposed studs inside or is it drywalled? The sound testing I've conducted in the car room showed me that (along with an insulated garage door) drywall will add a fairly efficient sound barrier. I will crank up the sound system and continue testing for you today.:D
Garage is not drywalled yet. I was waiting for the full garage mod before I do that.
I was thinking of doing the ceiling because of the old style tile roof. Lots of air gaps up there.
Brian

[Tom Brown]

I think the insulation thing will work much better if it's *all* done. There's no question an uninsulated shop will bleed more sound out than an insulated one. The drywall will help. Don't forget the vapor barrier.
Up here, most shops are insulated and it makes a big difference. It's not a perfect solution to the noise problem, though.
As for the compressor, consider installing a muffler on the intake. Most of the noice that comes out of a compressor comes from the intake. They make mufflers for that.
Lastly, do get the glitter globe. It will help when you want to paint the light fantastic.

[NashvilleBound]

*Ignoring the banjo crack********
If you insulate the walls and ceiling and leave the stud bays open..ie... no drywall... Your room will be as close to "Dead" as you will be able to make it. There is no other sound proofing close to that except the foam "egg crates". We have the sharp foam in the recording studio but its costly to say the least.

[NitroMan]

Brian,
Get a few more pitbulls and a Rot. Do you have any assault rifles?

[Jbb]

Noise maker....
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/181DSCF0014gr.JPG
Noise Killa.....
http://www.carlsonspeed.com/~daytona/DSCF0023.JPG

[Dr. Eagle]

Originally posted by JetBoatRich
I just replaced all three of my doors with roll-ups, double walls and insulation between the walls. Works great:cool:
So were those like 3 8' doors? I need to put up a new one, my roll up has seen better days. 16 years old and dinged by the kids years back.

[Schiada76]

Before you hang rock on the walls put up RC (resilient channel) you get most of the noise transfer straight through the studs. :D

[Dr. Eagle]

Originally posted by BradP
Before you hang rock on the walls put up RC (resilient channel) you get most of the noise transfer straight through the studs. :D
That the little Z channel you put on the studs for sound proofing?