We noticed something similar on a recent build. A few quick points from experience:
- Insulation definitely helps dampen noise, especially fiberglass or mineral wool types. They absorb vibrations pretty effectively.
- If you replaced old, compacted insulation with fresh stuff, that alone can make a big difference. Old insulation loses its fluffiness and doesn't perform as well.
- Adding extra layers can help even more, but there's diminishing returns after a certain thickness. Usually, just replacing worn-out insulation is enough to notice improvement.
- Also, sealing up any gaps or cracks while you're at it helps cut down noise significantly—air leaks carry sound surprisingly well.
Sounds like you did a solid job if you're noticing the difference already. Always satisfying when an upgrade pays off like that...
Had a similar experience when we redid our attic insulation last summer. Honestly, I was skeptical at first—thought the whole "noise reduction" thing was exaggerated marketing hype. But after swapping out the old, flattened stuff for fresh fiberglass, the difference was noticeable almost immediately. Didn't even add extra layers, just sealed up a few gaps around vents and wiring. Makes me wonder how much noise we were tolerating before without realizing it...
We had a similar deal at our old place—didn't even realize how noisy things were until we fixed up the insulation. We were kinda tight on cash, so instead of replacing everything, we just sealed some gaps and added a layer of the pink stuff on top. Didn't totally eliminate the noise, but man, it was like night and day compared to before. Makes me cringe thinking how long we put up with hearing every squirrel dance party on the roof...
"Didn't totally eliminate the noise, but man, it was like night and day compared to before."
Yeah, sealing gaps definitely helps, but honestly, I'm skeptical about just layering more of that itchy pink stuff. If you're serious about comfort (and sanity), spray foam insulation is a total game changer—pricier upfront, sure, but worth every penny in the long run.
Yeah, spray foam's definitely a step up from the itchy pink nightmare, but I'm not totally sold on it being the ultimate fix. Had a buddy who went all-in on spray foam—sure, it cut down noise and drafts big time, but he ran into moisture issues later because his attic wasn't vented properly. Just saying, it's great stuff, but make sure whoever installs it knows what they're doing... otherwise you might trade one headache for another.
