Why Is Soundproofing So Expensive?
Aug 15, 2022Are you wondering why in the world soundproofing costs so much? In this article I break down exactly why soundproofing is such a big investment. Hopefully this lesson will help you decide if you are ready to make the leap to soundproof your studio or a room in your house.
1) Cost Of Construction
There is no way around it. To soundproof a room you must take the walls down to the studs. You cannot use foam, curtains, more drywall or any other non-invasive methods to properly soundproof a room. So soundproofing adds up because you must pay for standard construction materials like drywall and the cost of labor.
2) Soundproof Specific Products
The second reason soundproofing is so expensive is because you must use soundproof specific products like Green Glue and Acoustic Caulk to properly soundproof a room. Here is a list of some of the soundproofing products you will need:
- Green Glue
- Acoustic Caulk
- Two layers of Drywall
- Acoustic Putty Pads
- Acoustic Isolation Clips
- Hat Channels
- Sheet Lead
- Custom Made Tempered and Laminate Windows
These are just some of the materials. You can see that soundproofing requires some specialty construction products, which makes it more expensive than the typical construction costs.
3) Pre-Made Doors and Windows
It may not always be possible to build your own doors or windows. In this case, you will need to buy pre-made doors and windows. Unlike a typical window or door in your home, soundproof doors and windows cost thousands of dollars per unit. So you could easily rack up a bill of ten grand simply installing a control room window and a sliding glass door to your vocal booth.
Conclusion
Although soundproofing is an investment it is worth it to do it right and not cut corners. If you are building a soundproof room or studio download our FREE Soundproofing Budget Calculator to see what your studio may cost. Then you can decide if it is worth it to soundproof or not.
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