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Re: Polyester batting substitute

Posted by Xenithon (A) on June 17, 2004 at 01:35:53

In Reply to: Re: Polyester batting substitute posted by Jon Risch on June 16, 2004 at 22:02:34:

Hi There,

Thanks again for all the info.

I will use the Soundlite product as seen here: Soundlite. I plan, as per your information, to use a 25mm (~1") board of 80kg/m3 followed by a 50mm (~2") 40kg/m3 board. I will then cover that with batting (~1") and then the entire panel with burlap. Is there any other details I need to be aware of, such as specific methods to glue the panels together, or whether to get them lined with paper/foil or not? If memory serves me correct from previous threads, I believe they should be unlined boards, except the first one, which can have one side (the side which will be against the wall) lined. Is standard carpet adhesive okay to bond the board together?

As for the bass traps: my two options are your SQ&D traps, and the ones by Jon Gale using fiberglass pipe covering.

For your SQ&D traps, what density do you recommend? I have a number of options, as seen here: Fiberglass options and thus I can get a density of anywhere from 12kg/m3 (fiberglass) to 160kg/m3 (rockwool). In either case I will get a roll which comes to around 16" diameter as you suggest. The ones here don't come with plastic covering so I will wrap them in a thing layer of batting (to keep the fiberglass in) and then burlap (aesthetics).

If using Jon Gale's design though, I can get pipes only of around 80kg/m3 and of 160kg/m3. Which would you recommend. I will most likely try both designs to see what works best in my room.

Thanks again and have a good day,
X

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