:lol: Now stop that -- we all know that Oregon doesn't have a sun! :lol: Always a good idea to know (1) what sound levels you'll be reaching in your space and (2) what the specifics of your local noise ordinances (if any) are, so that you can (3) subtract the two sets of numbers to know what level of isolation you're going to need. --KeithI thought you already were on a private Island in the sun?
Should I float these walls?
Originally posted at johnlsayers.com, topic 3957.
"we all know that Oregon doesn't have a sun"
Sure we do; it's gray, varies in size and number, and travels across the sky in whatever direction (and speed) the wind is blowing. It brings us moisture to sustain our addiction to mud, it keeps us from having to mow the lawn when our wives get snippy about it, and twice a year it goes away long enough for us to see this strange, featureless blue thing for a few minutes...
So WTF you mean we doesn't have a sun? I just squeegied some of it off the front porch, so I know better... :?
:lol: Let the record show that I personally actually love Oregon weather (and I'm not foolin')! :mrgreen:
Hey Guys,
In ashevilleland, there is no "ordinance" exactly... It's "whatever is reasonable," which is completely subjective. My neighbor complained to me on a sunday afternoon session. Obviously, he doesn't think it's reasonable.
So, what it comes down to, I just have to make this guy happy. Which means building all those secondary walls...
later:)
andrew
That's really unfortunate. Subjective standards are difficult to engineer because the target is constantly moving. :? Are you certain that is the case, or are you relying on what "someone" told you? (Even if that "someone" was a police officer, with all due respect to police officers, they don't know all of the laws they should be enforcing, or conveniently "forget" about other aspects of the law. :?) For example, in my city, there is a subjective standard that uses the "touchy-feely" language barring "unnecessary" noise as defined by "persons of reasonable sensitiveness," but there is also an objective standard that specifies what decibel levels can be exceeded at various points in the day and for various durations per hour. I need to be in compliance with both standards, but I believe if I'm in compliance with the objective standard, I'm in a better position to defend myself if/when accused of being in violation of the subjective standard. Bottom line, be certain what laws may exist in your community, as the costs of being out of compliance can be severe.In ashevilleland, there is no "ordinance" exactly... It's "whatever is reasonable," which is completely subjective.
. . . I mention from time to time that communication (and a mild amount of ass-kissing) goes a long way toward peaceful coexistence - if you start out making noise, and try to stick to the "rules" of acceptable levels, someone like this neighbor will ALWAYS bitch, even if you're BETTER than the so-called rules require in your area. If you start by having a talk with the neighbor(s), and explain that you do NOT want to cause them any problems, and follow it up with some "dime store science" display, like having someone play full frequency music inside your area as loud as you'd ever do, standing WITH the neighbor in THEIR space with a sound level meter and, while communicating with your helper, have them turn DOWN the music til the neighbor is happy, then measure inside the room and note the DIFFERENCE between the two levels, that will give you a good idea of how much MORE sound isolation you need. This also gives the neighbor less reason to bitch, because you're obviously trying to be the good guy - it's a lot like the ploy of inviting the neighbors to your party so they'll be less likely to call the cops, even if they DON'T attend... (Source)