interior sound insulation - log cabin

[zanp]

I live in a log cabin built in 1980 and need to do some interior sound proofing between our upstairs and downstairs bedrooms (they are on top of each other). The only thing between the upstairs and downstairs bedrooms is some beams with some 2 x 6 boards and our upstairs carpet (see attached photo). When we have company, we might as well be in the same room (i.e. zero sound insulation).

Is there a product I can install between the beams to provide some sound insulation. The downstairs ceiling is fairly low so I want to minimize the depth of whatever I install.

Thanks.

 

[beau5278]

It would be a shame to cover that T&G;,what about some thicker carpet or carpet and padding in the upstairs room or possibly even another 3/4in of plywood,then the padding and carpet.

 

[zanp]

I wonder if there is some sort of sound board I could put under the carpet upstairs so I don't have to cover my downstairs ceiling?

 

[Corey]

There are all sorts of acoustic insulation techniques...ranging from boards, mats, dense 'insulation', flooring materials, etc. It also depends a bit on what noise you are actually trying to stop. Does the floor squeak from actual structural loading, is it foot traffic/sliding objects (ie 'impact' noises on the floor) or is it people talking and other 'sonic' noise that you wish to dampen...or a combination of one or more?

I'd do some searches for 'acoustic floor' or 'acoustic insulation' and see if you can find a solution that fits your needs. Ideally, I guess you'd like to add a layer of underlayment to the floor above and preserve the aesthetic aspect of the T&G;/ beams below? It may not hurt to even talk with some specialists in your area...sometimes guys from places that work with home theaters are pretty good resources for soundproofing.

 

[zanp]

thanks for your responses.
I am most concerned with voice noise (i.e., air travel noise).

I will do some research on acoustic boards.

and yes, ideally I could install something under the rug on the 2nd floor and preserve the T&G;and beams downstairs.