Abstract:

An attempt has been made to solve some of the sound insulation problems which arise in low cost housing. The lack of privacy becomes much more serious in small houses when the family live in close proximity to one another and to their neighbours. The possibility of improving the sound insulation of walls, floors, doors and windows has therefore been closely examined and the possible redesign of the warm air ducting and positioning of electrical power sockets and lighting switches considered. This technical note summarises the structural modifications which have been carried out , presents the sound insulation measurements in graphical form and examines the resulting improvements.