More Sound Proofing

I built a nice office in the basement of my house. During the winter the office gets cold and I found out why: one of the Uninsulated walls is blowing cold air into the room! I decided to insulate the wall with Roxul  (http://www.roxul.com/residential/create+a+quiet+home/which+safe+n+sound ) sound proof material.

I have used Roxul throughout my basement and I like it a lot. It doesn't offer complete sound proofing but it does take away some noise. To get real sound proofing, the Roxul would be used with additional techniques. I like Roxul because it is fireproof, which gives peace of mind. It is also insulation. Finally, I like it because it is very easy to cut or rip, which makes it easy to install.

Like most insulation, Roxul can be very itchy if it comes in contact with skin. It is probably overkill to wear a painter's jump suit for installation, but the suits are cheap and I have installed enough Roxul to prefer the comfort.

Another downside is that Roxul is more expensive than other options. Therefore, I don't recommend using Roxul everywhere - only use it where it makes the most sense.

The Roxul installs right into the wall as easy as you can imagine. I simply compress it to fit between the studs and then it expands to stay in place.

With the Roxul installed, my office is now warm and comfy.