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alkizmo
join:2007-06-25
Pierrefonds, QC

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Re: Smoke-proofing and sound-proofing from neighbours in condo

That's scary. Since there's no box, there's no need to remove the insulation. Since there's no need to remove the insulation, but there is no insulation, it means that there probably is absolutely no insulation/sound proofing in that wall!

Anyway, the best you can do is seal the wall plate with something like this.

»www.homedepot.ca/product ··· 2/906909

And if you're considering putting up another layer of drywall, then why not remove the current layer of drywall to be able to put sound proofing material in the cavity? The effort would be almost the same, but with better results.

Try to talk to your neighbor, see if they like the idea of sound proofing (And split the cost).
Bob4
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join:2012-07-22
New Jersey

Bob4

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The real scary part is the lack of a firewall.

fifty nine
join:2002-09-25
Sussex, NJ

fifty nine

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And given that there are apparently heavy smokers living next door, I would be planning an exit ASAP.
Kearnstd
Space Elf
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join:2002-01-22
Mullica Hill, NJ

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said by Bob4:

The real scary part is the lack of a firewall.

Made double because they are smokers. Its only time before a smoker starts a fire by dropping a cigarette on something or lighting up in bed.

Jack_in_VA
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join:2007-11-26
North, VA

Jack_in_VA

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It has a sprinkler. Rest easy