Sound Proofing Solutions

[Mosaic]

I'm exploring ways to reduce sound transmission around the home and in browsing online have come across an American product called quietrock. Can't seem to find it available in the UK. I wonder if any AB-ers have come across it, and also what solutions you have found effective.
Part of the work I will be addressing is uninsulated interior stud walls done in the 1980s.

[The Builder]

Soundproofing is a huge subject, Mose. I went into it at some length a few years ago when I converted someone's garage into a "neighbour-friendly" drum studio.
Part of it entailed use of dense masonry (not practicable for your needs). I also used a lot of British Gypsum plasterboard, and LaFarge products.

"Soundcheck" board, and "Soundshield" board comes to mind. There are others that, as far as I know, use similar technology to "Quietrock" and another common US product called"Soundbreak"

I can't find either of them over here either.

Others materials to think about are: acoustic rubber, and thin rubber carpet underlays. Before we get lost in the technicalities, have a look here for a good read, if you haven't already done so...

http://www.soundinsulation.co.uk/

[Mosaic]

Thanks Builder - I used some products from this company on a small project a few years ago, and the acoustic boards I bought seemed to be gyproc thermaline at a strangely inflated price.....
So that being the case, I expect that thermaline in the alcoves by the chimney breasts, and the densest possible insulation fill inbetween the studs should do the trick.

[The Builder]

http://www.just-insulation.com/karma-acoustic-insulation-sound-proofing-solutions.html

[Mosaic]

Thanks TB!