Noise can have a major impact on our day-to-day health, life and wellbeing and especially so when the unwanted sound is in our home. According to Department for Environmental Food and Rural Affairs, ‘noise exposure can cause annoyance and sleep disturbance, both of which impact quality of life’.
The impact of noise is something renovator Josh Williams knows all too well following experiences in his first renovation project. So when embarking on his next build, the bespoke finishing joiner considered how to create a quiet, comfortable home from the start.
The challenge
Josh and his family purchased a four-bed detached home in Cwmbran, South Wales, with plans for a major renovation project. As well as reconfiguring several interior walls, serial renovator Josh is building a double storey extension that includes a master ensuite, downstairs toilet, office and utility room.
“In our first home we shared a party wall and would always hear our neighbours and their TV,” said Josh. “After a while, we built a stud wall using ROCKWOOL® Sound Insulation Slab and acoustic plasterboard, so when we moved to this property and started renovation plans, noise was a big consideration".
“While this home is detached, there were other factors to consider. We’ve got a young family and one of the rooms is an office space within the house. Plus there’s an integrated sound system in the kitchen, so it’s as much about keeping noise in as it is out.”
In addition to the acoustic considerations, a major challenge for the project was time. Josh completed the renovation alongside running his successful custom joinery business. “While I’m a trade, I definitely overlooked the time pressure of doing a full time job and renovating,” said Josh. “I was working on my home whenever I got spare time so products that help me work efficiently were really important.”
Cwmbran, South Wales
Cwmbran, South Wales
