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Construction methods for controlling sound from a garage workshop
- Thread starter Majeztic
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chuck356
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Not sure why I am worried, my closest neighbor is almost 1/8 mile away. Probably trying to make up for me years ago when I lived in town and had dragbikes.
Zeke
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Yeah, dust collection systems can make some sound. Seems like you might have that handled with your enclosure. Great though, that they make a low tone instead of a router whine. Whatever you do, don't buy an oil less compressor, direct drive. Terrible for noise.
I appreciate all of your responses. You guys provided me with some good information and things to consider.
My main takeaway is that the block construction with furring and drywall is probably adequate but the window and door openings should be the areas for concern. The impact windows are double pane and do not transmit much sound at all; I'm impressed with how quiet they are. The exterior doors are all outswing and they close tightly against the weatherstripping on all four edges so they're probably as good as I'm going to get. The roll-up door is insulated but the track is an area for concern. The roll-up door is impact rated so the tracks are more closed off than a typical roll-up which makes sealing them up a little easier. The door came with an exterior seal but it is inadequate. I'm going to order a brush seal for the exterior and I am going to install a weatherstrip on the interior side.
As a crude test, I turned on the shop-vac, the stand mixer, and the tile saw inside the shop with all the doors and windows closed. I went to the exterior side of the back wall and could barely hear anything. I went around to where the roll-up door is located and I could hear the noise but it was muffled. I walked to the fence on the property line directly in front of the roll-up door and the noise sounded as if someone was vacuuming in a room on the other side of the house. And, this was with all the weatherstripping pulled out of the exterior door jambs because I had just painted the doors. So, as others have mentioned, I'm probably overthinking this and the noise generated is really not going to be a concern.
Thanks again for the replies; sorry I haven't responded to all the responses and questions but I've been busy laboring away at building this shop. I do appreciate everyone's input!
My main takeaway is that the block construction with furring and drywall is probably adequate but the window and door openings should be the areas for concern. The impact windows are double pane and do not transmit much sound at all; I'm impressed with how quiet they are. The exterior doors are all outswing and they close tightly against the weatherstripping on all four edges so they're probably as good as I'm going to get. The roll-up door is insulated but the track is an area for concern. The roll-up door is impact rated so the tracks are more closed off than a typical roll-up which makes sealing them up a little easier. The door came with an exterior seal but it is inadequate. I'm going to order a brush seal for the exterior and I am going to install a weatherstrip on the interior side.
As a crude test, I turned on the shop-vac, the stand mixer, and the tile saw inside the shop with all the doors and windows closed. I went to the exterior side of the back wall and could barely hear anything. I went around to where the roll-up door is located and I could hear the noise but it was muffled. I walked to the fence on the property line directly in front of the roll-up door and the noise sounded as if someone was vacuuming in a room on the other side of the house. And, this was with all the weatherstripping pulled out of the exterior door jambs because I had just painted the doors. So, as others have mentioned, I'm probably overthinking this and the noise generated is really not going to be a concern.
Thanks again for the replies; sorry I haven't responded to all the responses and questions but I've been busy laboring away at building this shop. I do appreciate everyone's input!
+++ My Rockwool insulated workshop is super quiet, inside and out.Rockwool insulation
I just ordered one after trying one out at a friends house. Totally lives up to the hype. It’s so quiet, you can leave it running as you move between tools.Not sure what equipment you are running but I just ordered a new duct collector. “Processors” they call them now. My Grizzly cyclone along with my Dewalt 735 planer is noisy with plugs and ear muffs on. As I’m moving to a neighborhood for the first time I am getting rid of the Grizzly, which has been a fine piece of gear and will be receiving a Harvey G-700. Collapsing a 1000 sq ft into a two car garage, the horizontal and short height is a real bonus as well.