u/OrdasFardas

Metal workshop soundproofing
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Metal workshop soundproofing

I have a corrugated metal sheet building I would like to use as a hobby woodworking workshop. I read a bunch about how to soundproof, but I'd like to validate my plans by others who have more knowledge about soundproofing.

I want to dampen the noises of the machines I will use so that I bother the neighbors a bit less.

My plan is to build a second wall with a timber frame and drywall with a bit of an offset from the existing metal sheet wall and use mineral wool (rockwool) for noise dampening + thermal insulation.

Should I attach the rockwool to the metal sheet, to the second timber framed drywall or stuff it between them without leaving an airgap?

I read somewhere that you need a moisture barrier if you insulate metal buildings, but I am a bit confused. Where would the moisture barrier go? Directly on the sheet metal, or after the rockwool?

I am in the EU so certain brands may be not available in my country (most reddit posts talk about US products), but I think we should have similar materials.

Here are two pictures of the building.

u/OrdasFardas — 13 days ago