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Q: I am adding a 2x4 wall in my basement. A bedroom will be on one side
of the wall, and on the other will be a large recreation/den/TV room.
Will 5/8-inch drywall provide substantially more soundproofing than
1/2-inch drywall? If so, how much more? Should I use R13 insulation or
is there something better to help dampen noise?
— Toby, Orcas, WA
There's a national hotline to call before beginning any excavations. Dial 811, and a utility crew shows up to map out pipelines, wires, and other underground infrastructure free of charge—meaning you won't have to worry about a charge of the electrical kind when you start to shovel.
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