08. Is there soundproofing in the flats?

Yes.

First remember the house are 200 years old!

We have done our best to reduce sound but the original wooden floors will always allow some sound to carry.

The Floors in all flats have been constructed using the highest sound and thermal insulation that was available at the time of refurbishment, Fermacell Acoustic Insulation system which:

• • severely limits “striking sound” – caused by people walking or hitting the floor.

  • stops sound traveling sideways into the walls and then down to the flat below.

  • severely limits airborne sound from traveling downwards.

  • It gives 90 minutes fire protection to the flat below from fire above.

  • provides thermal insulation

HOWEVER The system fails if tenants fix loudspeakers to the walls or allow them to touch the walls, because the walls themselves act as loudspeakers.