Comments on: How to Soundproof a Basement Ceiling http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/how-to-soundproof-a-basement-ceiling/ Expert Advice on Home Improvement Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:09:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Ted http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/how-to-soundproof-a-basement-ceiling/#comment-26275 Wed, 07 May 2008 18:33:44 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/how-to-soundproof-a-basement-ceiling/#comment-26275 If the ceiling is already drywalled, consider the addition of another sheet of standard 5/8" drywall and Green Glue. If you have open joists the fiberglass Danny mentioned is great. Consider installing wood furring strips 24" on center, perpendicular to the floor joists. Attach two sheets of standard drywall to the furring strips (not the joists). Damp the drywall with a product like Green Glue. If the ceiling is already drywalled, consider the addition of another sheet of standard 5/8″ drywall and Green Glue.

If you have open joists the fiberglass Danny mentioned is great. Consider installing wood furring strips 24″ on center, perpendicular to the floor joists. Attach two sheets of standard drywall to the furring strips (not the joists). Damp the drywall with a product like Green Glue.

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