I saw this press release and was thinking of posting it here. Philip I'm looking at Quietrock and similar alternatives for a room I mix music and play Vdrums in to stop complaints from neighbors. When I was redoing a kitchen I had the contractor use double walls and green glue in between but I doubt it was installed correctly. The quiet rock is a much better alternative since it isn't as much installation dependent.
Spring-Loaded Screw Turns Drywall Into Sound-Absorbing Panels
This looks promising for a 9db reduction in sound escape in homes.
Apparently the spring loaded screw acts as a dampener of sound vibrations that hit a regular dry-wall.In principle, the screw is split in the middle with a spring placed inside. The screw tip goes into the wooden joist, the head holds the plasterboard in place and in between a thin resilient mechanical coupling that prevents the sound waves from advancing is formed.
They have patents and are looking for mass production.https://www.akoustos.se/
I’d certainly consider it for renovations and new builds.
Apparently the spring loaded screw acts as a dampener of sound vibrations that hit a regular dry-wall.In principle, the screw is split in the middle with a spring placed inside. The screw tip goes into the wooden joist, the head holds the plasterboard in place and in between a thin resilient mechanical coupling that prevents the sound waves from advancing is formed.
They have patents and are looking for mass production.https://www.akoustos.se/
I’d certainly consider it for renovations and new builds.