Hi, there. This is my first post in this great forum :) and I'm not sure whether this topic belong here or elsewhere?
I've been searching the forum for a while to find out how I can insulate my basement window but hasn't found quick answer yet. Its a long closed window that extend across the parts that are expsed to the outside area. its 40 CM hight by 13 meters.
I was thinking that since I'm not asking for a major thing; studio design/construction then no body should need all the other details required for posting in order to help me with this bit.
for information, my basement is 7m by 9m and its 3.20 m hight. and i use it for mixing electronic music using Behringer monitors http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/B2030A.aspx and for recording voice.
the only way i could think of is applying plywood on top of the window and use a caulking liquid for finishing. but don't know if thats correct to begin with or not. thus I will appreciate any help with this.
if this information does not help I'll post pictures.
Thanks
how to insulate my basement window?
Originally posted at johnlsayers.com, topic 17435.
The search function still works :), I would look for a "window plug".
thanks alot. Yah the key in searching was the keyword, which i didn't get right :)
in one of the thread mentioned sealing edges of whatever you'll put as a plug (which was plywood + drywall). So may I ask: "does anything work for sealing, or should I use green glue?
Another question please. Does glass leak sound even if caulked well around window edges?
Well, thanks alot for helping out.
Green Glue itself is neither glue nor sealant. Green Glue (the product) is a visco-elastic polymer that is designed to act as constrained layer damping when used between surfaces in a wall assembly. There's nothing quote like Green Glue. The same company also makes acoustic sealant, which is good, but isn't the only acoustic sealant out there. Other companies make it to, and in a pinch you can even use plain old bathroom caulk, provided that you get one that stays flexible and rubbery, and never sets hard.."does anything work for sealing, or should I use green glue?
Yes. No Maybe. It depends on numerous factors. But EVERYTHING leaks sound, to some extent. That's why we say that there is no such things as true "soundproofing", since any sufficiently loud sound will penetrate any conceivable barrier. So the question is: How much isolation do you need (in terms of decibels)? If the glass you have isn't thick enough, it will "leak" sound, and if it is thick enough then it won't. The question about "how thick is thick enough" depends on you: What level of isolation (decibels) do you need? - Stuart -Does glass leak sound even if caulked well around window edges?
I know its too much to ask such a question but; what does level of isolation mean to begin with? ThanksWhat level of isolation (decibels) do you need?
What do you mean by that, Stuart?There's nothing quote like Green Glue. .. - Stuart -"does anything work for sealing, or should I use green glue?
Not too much at all! That's what the forum is for! To ask questions when you don't stuff, or need more details. Like the saying goes: The only dumb question is the one you DIDN'T ask! "Isolation" just means how much sound do you need to stop. This is also called "soundproofing" sometimes, but that's not really a good word for it. So "level of isolation" simply means that you need to figure out, firstly, how loud you will be inside your room, and secondly, how quiet do you need things to be outside the room. "Isolation" is what stops the sound getting out. But there is "subjective" isolation, and "objective" isolation. Subjective is things like "loud", "quiet", "some", "a lot" or "a huge amount". Objective is things like "STC-50" or "TL = 60" or "I need to reduce the total sound level by at least 65 decibels". Those are all real numbers that provide a scientific way of measuring the amount of sound being stopped. For example, if you are playing drums really hard inside your living room, and you have a baby sleeping in the next room, then subjective would be "I need lots of isolation". Objective would be to measure how loud the drums are in the room (using a sound level meter) and to also measure what level of sound will wake up the baby (also using a sound level meter). The difference between the two meter readings is the objective measure of how much isolation you need. Another case: you are playing bass guitar in your house, and the cops knock on the door saying that you are playing too loud, and the neighbors complained. That's subjective, and they can't fine you for "too loud". But if they have a sound level meter, and measured your level at 65 dB while the regulations for your area only permit 45 db, then they CAN fine you, since they have an objective measurement. Just like the cops can't fine you for "driving too fast", but can fine you for driving at 70 MPH in a 50 zone. "Loud" and "quiet" are no use for deciding how to build your room. "I need isolation of 50 dB" is a very useful thing to know, since you can then look that up in research to find out what types of construction will give you 50 dB of isolation, then choose one that fits your budget, and build that.I know its too much to ask such a question but; what does level of isolation mean to begin with?
It means that I need a better spelling checker! :oops: :!: OK, what I tried to say, is there is nothing quite like Green Glue. Meaning that they are pretty much the only manufacturer that makes this kind of stuff AND ALSO provides abundant laboratory test reports to back up their claims. There might be other companies that make good stuff, and make similar claims about it, but I haven't found any that also provide information from testing done in independent acoustic test labs, that show all of the truth about how the product actually behaves in real life. - Stuart -- Stuart - What do you mean by that, Stuart?There's nothing quote like Green Glue.