| In all new home construction today, exterior wall | | | | unit dwelling, or rental apartments. Because there |
| insulation is a given, but most people never think | | | | are so many people living on top, and beside each |
| about interior wall insulation. While the exterior wall | | | | other, there is a great need to reduce the sound |
| is the first line of defense against the elements, | | | | from one unit to another. |
| hot and the cold. However, why in the world | | | | Interior wall insulation is pretty similar to regular |
| would you need to insulate the interior walls? | | | | exterior wall insulation. In fact some people use |
| Nobody today would build a home or building | | | | their left over to do the floors of their home. This |
| without insulating the exterior walls, unless you live | | | | helps to sound proof the bottom floor from the |
| somewhere in the tropics where it never gets | | | | foot steps that are easily heard. |
| cold. Even then, they are usually insulated to help | | | | While interior wall insulation is not required, and |
| the coolness that an air conditioner provides from | | | | won't make a tremendous impact on your energy |
| leaking out. | | | | bills, it will help you sleep better at night. Now you |
| Interior wall insulation also gives your home added | | | | won't have to hear the washing machine running |
| protection when it comes to heat savings. By | | | | because the laundry room is right below. |
| using it on the inside walls that are not exposed | | | | Alternatively, hear the kids TV blaring in the next |
| to the elements, you give each room in your | | | | room. |
| house its own little sweater. However, the | | | | One of the best places to use this interior wall |
| insulation used in interior walls doesn't have to | | | | sound proofing insulation is in the bathroom, and |
| have the same 'R' value as exterior insulation. 'R' | | | | especially around the tub and shower. If you ever |
| value is the measure of the insulating properties | | | | had a bedroom that right next to a bathroom, |
| of a specific insulation. The higher the 'R' value, the | | | | you'll know how loud the sound of running water |
| higher its insulating qualities. | | | | can be. |
| What most people use is a product called acoustic | | | | You'll be able to find interior wall insulation, or |
| insulation. This is basically sound proofing insulation, | | | | acoustic insulation at your local building supply |
| that helps reduce the noises from adjoining | | | | store, or your local hardware store. Shop around |
| rooms. It is most commonly used in a lot of multi | | | | a little as prices can vary. |