I read that the heavier the material the better it blocks sound.
Then why do people stuff their walls with soft insulation like mineral wool.
Why not just put clay/ceramic tiles or wooden boards
If the purpose is to decrease decibel levels ?
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I read that the heavier the material the better it blocks sound.
Then why do people stuff their walls with soft insulation like mineral wool.
Why not just put clay/ceramic tiles or wooden boards
If the purpose is to decrease decibel levels ?
Best Answer
Heavy, but not rigid. Rigid materials just propagate sound vibrations.
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