Question by DM: Which is better foam core door or Particle Board core Doors - for sound insulation?
We are getting our basement finished. We have lots of noise in the area where we have "water softner" and "heater" . Contractor told us that he can get "foam core doors" instead of "particle board core" doors for that area to make sound buffers . Does that work . Is one better than the other ? What else is suggested to "insulate" that area so that we do not hear the loud appliances noise in basement .
Thanks so much for help in advance . Please advise

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Answer by kay
Not a whole lot of difference, because sound is transmitted through air (and there's always a gap around doors unless they're very carefully fitted and stripped), and because different
pitches of sound transmit differently.

http://www.repair-home.com/soundproofing_rooms.html

http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=24371

http://www.stcratings.com/

http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/how-to/articles/quest-quiet-room.aspx?ac=ts&ra=fp

http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/how-to/articles/techniques-to-soundproof-floors-and-ceilings.aspx?langtype=1033&ac=ts&ra=fp

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Question by DM: Which is better foam core door or Particle Board core Doors - for sound insulation?
We are getting our basement finished. We have lots of noise in the area where we have "water softner" and "heater" . Contractor told us that he can get "foam core doors" instead of "particle board core" doors for that area to make sound buffers . Does that work . Is one better than the other ? What else is suggested to "insulate" that area so that we do not hear the loud appliances noise in basement .
Thanks so much for help in advance . Please advise

Best answer:

Answer by kay
Not a whole lot of difference, because sound is transmitted through air (and there's always a gap around doors unless they're very carefully fitted and stripped), and because different
pitches of sound transmit differently.

http://www.repair-home.com/soundproofing_rooms.html

http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=24371

http://www.stcratings.com/

http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/how-to/articles/quest-quiet-room.aspx?ac=ts&ra=fp

http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/how-to/articles/techniques-to-soundproof-floors-and-ceilings.aspx?langtype=1033&ac=ts&ra=fp

Give your answer to this question below!

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Question by DM: Which is better foam core door or Particle Board core Doors - for sound insulation?
We are getting our basement finished. We have lots of noise in the area where we have "water softner" and "heater" . Contractor told us that he can get "foam core doors" instead of "particle board core" doors for that area to make sound buffers . Does that work . Is one better than the other ? What else is suggested to "insulate" that area so that we do not hear the loud appliances noise in basement .
Thanks so much for help in advance . Please advise

Best answer:

Answer by kay
Not a whole lot of difference, because sound is transmitted through air (and there's always a gap around doors unless they're very carefully fitted and stripped), and because different
pitches of sound transmit differently.

http://www.repair-home.com/soundproofing_rooms.html

http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=24371

http://www.stcratings.com/

http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/how-to/articles/quest-quiet-room.aspx?ac=ts&ra=fp

http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/how-to/articles/techniques-to-soundproof-floors-and-ceilings.aspx?langtype=1033&ac=ts&ra=fp

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