{"id":229,"date":"2026-02-09T22:11:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T21:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/reformasbarcelona.info\/?p=229"},"modified":"2026-05-26T11:08:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T09:08:53","slug":"problemas-de-insonorizacion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reformasbarcelona.info\/en\/acoustic-isolation-in-housing\/","title":{"rendered":"Acoustic isolation in housing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; color: #333; line-height: 1.8; font-size: 19px; max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;\">\n<p>Does noise from neighbors or traffic in Barcelona prevent you from resting? <strong>Soundproofing problems<\/strong> are one of the most frequent inquiries in our renovations, especially in historic buildings where the original acoustic insulation is practically nonexistent.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f7f9; border-left: 5px solid #007bff; padding: 30px; margin: 35px 0; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em; color: #1a1a1a;\"><strong>Acoustic Comfort Experts:<\/strong> At <a style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/reformasbarcelona.info\/en\/\">A. Barcelona Reformas<\/a>, we make the most of every home renovation to implement advanced soundproofing solutions. With over 20 years of experience, we know how to silence a property in noisy districts like <strong>Eixample or Ciutat Vella<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #007bff; margin-top: 45px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Types of noise and how to combat them<\/h2>\n<p>To solve a noise issue, we must first identify its source. Impact noise (footsteps\/high heels) is completely different from airborne noise (conversations or traffic):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Airborne Noise:<\/strong> It travels through the air and enters through poorly sealed windows or thin partitions. The solution involves using <strong>rockwool<\/strong> and high-density plasterboard.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impact Noise:<\/strong> It transmits directly through the building structure. The key here is using <strong>acoustic membranes<\/strong> underneath flooring or suspended ceilings with shock absorbers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"color: #007bff; margin-top: 45px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Technical solutions we apply<\/h2>\n<p>In our projects, we use state-of-the-art materials that guarantee a real and measurable decibel reduction:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 Acoustic Wall Linings (Drywall):<\/strong> We create a &#8220;double skin&#8221; on shared walls using rockwool panels and multi-insulating polyurethane sheets to block out sound.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin: 40px auto; text-align: center; display: block; max-width: 500px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: inline-block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 5px 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/reformasbarcelona.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/insonorizar-una-pared-de-un-piso.gif\" alt=\"Acoustic insulation in comprehensive renovation Barcelona\" width=\"500\" height=\"439\"><figcaption style=\"margin-top: 15px; font-size: 14px; color: #666; font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;\">Use of acoustic wall linings in an Eixample historic estate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you are simply looking to minimize voices, shouting, snoring, or crying from next door, lining just one side of the wall will be sufficient.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" style=\"border-radius: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/reformasbarcelona.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/Aislamiento-acu%CC%81stico-de-pared-276x300.png\" alt=\"Acoustic wall insulation diagram\" width=\"381\" height=\"414\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #555; margin-top: 10px;\">The combination of a 15mm <strong>Pladur Phonic PPH plasterboard<\/strong> alongside high-density fibers ensures excellent results within a slim thickness of just 45mm.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin: 40px 0; font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;\">\n<p><!-- SOLUCI\u00d3 1 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; padding: 25px; background: #fdfdfd; border: 1px solid #e1e8ed; border-radius: 10px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;\">\n<div>\n<h4 style=\"color: #007bff; margin-top: 0; font-size: 18px;\">Solution 1: High Efficiency (42-46dBA)<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Solution thickness: 4.5 cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; 30mm U-channel + Omega furring channel<br \/>\n&#8211; Isover Arena Optimo insulation (15mm)<br \/>\n&#8211; Pladur Phonic PPH plasterboard (15mm)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SOLUCI\u00d3 2 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; padding: 25px; background: #fdfdfd; border: 1px solid #e1e8ed; border-radius: 10px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;\">\n<div>\n<h4 style=\"color: #007bff; margin-top: 0; font-size: 18px;\">Solution 2: Maximum Insulation (48-51dBA)<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Solution thickness: 6.3 cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; 48mm metal studs and tracks<br \/>\n&#8211; Isover Acoustilaine P insulation (40mm)<br \/>\n&#8211; Pladur Phonic PPH plasterboard (15mm)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SOLUCI\u00d3 3: COPOPREN --><\/p>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; padding: 25px; background: #fdfdfd; border: 1px solid #e1e8ed; border-radius: 10px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;\">\n<div>\n<h4 style=\"color: #007bff; margin-top: 0; font-size: 18px;\">Solution 3: Multi-layer Comfort (50-53dBA)<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Solution thickness: 6.3 cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; 48mm metal studs and tracks<br \/>\n&#8211; Copopren 40mm acoustic membrane (glued)<br \/>\n&#8211; Pladur Phonic PPH plasterboard (15mm)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #333; margin: 50px 0 30px 0;\">Material Comparison (Approximate purchase prices)<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 50px;\">\n<p><!-- PRODUCTO 1 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; max-width: 350px; text-align: center; background: #f9f9f9; padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"height: 180px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"max-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Copopren 40. Panel ac\u00fastico\" src=\"https:\/\/reformasbarcelona.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/copopren.jpg\" alt=\"Planchas de Copopren de 40 para insonorizaci\u00f3n en Barcelona\" width=\"256\" height=\"192\"><\/div>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 15px 0 5px 0; color: #007bff;\">Copopren 40mm<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;\">~ 12\u20ac\/m\u00b2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- PRODUCTO 2 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; max-width: 350px; text-align: center; background: #f9f9f9; padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"height: 180px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"max-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Arena Optimo de Isover de 15mm\" src=\"https:\/\/reformasbarcelona.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/lana-arena-40.jpg\" alt=\"Panel aislante Arena Optimo de Isover de 15mm para trasdosados ac\u00fasticos en reformas de pisos.\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"><\/div>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 15px 0 5px 0; color: #007bff;\">Isover Arena Optimo 15mm<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;\">~ 5\u20ac\/m\u00b2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- PRODUCTO 3 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; max-width: 350px; text-align: center; background: #f9f9f9; padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"height: 180px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"max-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Acoustilaine-P de Isover de 40mm\" src=\"https:\/\/reformasbarcelona.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/Acustilaine-E-de-Isover.png\" alt=\"Lana de roca Acoustilaine-P de Isover de 40mm de alta densidad para insonorizaci\u00f3n profesional\" width=\"564\" height=\"481\"><\/div>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 15px 0 5px 0; color: #007bff;\">Isover Acoustilaine-P 40mm<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;\">~ 5\u20ac\/m\u00b2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u2022 Suspended Ceilings with Silent-Blocks:<\/strong> Shock absorbers that prevent structural noise from the upstairs neighbor from traveling down into your home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 Acoustic Glass Windows:<\/strong> Double or triple-glazed windows with asymmetric air chambers, essential for homes located on streets with high traffic volumes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- INTERNAL CALL TO ACTION --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 50px 0; padding: 40px; background: #1a1a1a; color: white; border-radius: 15px; text-align: center;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: white; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 26px;\">Want a noise-free home in Barcelona?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 18px; color: #ccc;\">We analyze your apartment&#8217;s acoustic bridges to offer you the best technical solution.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 20px;\"><a style=\"background: #007bff; color: white !important; padding: 15px 35px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/reformasbarcelona.info\/en\/contact\/\">Request a Technical Audit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 40px; padding: 30px; background: #fffdf0; border: 2px solid #ffea00; border-radius: 12px;\"><strong>Professional conclusion:<\/strong> 100% complete soundproofing does not exist in shared buildings, but a well-executed renovation can reduce perceived noise by up to 70-80%, radically transforming your quality of life and your property&#8217;s value.<\/p>\n<p><!-- ACOUSTIC FAQ SECTION (WIDTH 1400PX) --><\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width: 1400px; margin: 50px auto; padding: 40px; background-color: #f8f9fa; border: 1px solid #e9ecef; border-radius: 15px; font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #333; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 30px; font-size: 26px;\">Frequently asked questions about soundproofing<\/h3>\n<p><!-- QUESTION 1 --><\/p>\n<details style=\"background: white; border: 1px solid #e1e8ed; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.02); transition: all 0.3s;\" open=\"\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer; color: #333; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; outline: none;\">Can 100% complete soundproofing be achieved?<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #007bff; font-size: 20px;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; background: white; line-height: 1.7; color: #555; font-size: 16px; border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px; text-align: justify;\">In shared residential buildings, absolute 100% soundproofing is impossible due to indirect structural noise transmissions (acoustic bridges). However, a technically well-executed renovation using wall linings and high-density materials successfully reduces perceived noise by 70% to 80%, restoring peace and comfort to your home.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<p><!-- QUESTION 2 --><\/p>\n<details style=\"background: white; border: 1px solid #e1e8ed; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.02); transition: all 0.3s;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer; color: #333; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; outline: none;\">How much space or wall thickness is lost during soundproofing?<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #007bff; font-size: 20px;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; background: white; line-height: 1.7; color: #555; font-size: 16px; border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px; text-align: justify;\">It depends on the technical solution chosen. 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