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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.
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Built 3 custom homes, all on a self-proposed budget.
This one has 3 exterior walls, ( all exterior walls in the home are 2 X 6 ).
Exterior is brick, air gap, 1" styroboard foil both sides, 2X6 ( 5.5" rockwool insulation ), 2 layers (1/2" each ) of " Soundstop fiberboard, screwed in 2 separate layers, then finished with 5/8" sheetrock. 8 foot movable record shelves adorn 2/3 of the side walls. Soundlab 945 Majestics, SALLIE rear attenuators, Movable listening furniture, live plants......all-analogue.
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