Aislamiento Acústico e Insonorización en Menorca

A partition with double board and high-density mineral wool can reduce 45-55 dB of airborne noise depending on the chosen solution. The CTE-DB-HR code requires a minimum of 50 dBA for walls between dwellings. Our high-end systems with a double frame and 70 mm rock wool exceed 60 dB of reduction.

For impact noise (footsteps, dragging) the most effective solution is a floating floor with a perimeter band installed in the flat above. If only the lower flat can be worked on, we install a decoupled false ceiling with anti-vibration hangers (Isomax or acoustic hanger type) that reduces 8-15 dB of noise transmitted through the slab. Combining both interventions is the most effective approach.

It depends on the floor area and the insulation level. A basic solution to reduce voice noise costs €1,500-3,000 for a 15 m² room. Professional bedroom soundproofing (4 walls + ceiling + floating floor) is around €4,000-7,000. Recording studios or music rooms can exceed €10,000.

Rock wool (mineral wool) is superior as acoustic insulation because it has higher density and absorbs low frequencies better. Polyurethane or melamine foam is useful for interior acoustic treatment (reverberation) but not for insulating noise between rooms. In our installations we use high-density rock wool (40-80 kg/m³) as standard.

For a 15-20 m² room, full soundproofing (4 walls, ceiling and floating floor) takes 4-7 working days. Walls and ceiling only: 3-4 working days. The time includes stripping out if needed, framing installation, insulation, boards, joint treatment and cleaning.

Yes, especially if the windows are already double-glazed. An acoustic facade lining with double board, 50 mm rock wool and a decoupling perimeter band can add 10-15 dB of insulation compared to an untreated facade. It is a highly sought-after solution in homes next to Menorca's main roads (Me-1 Maó-Ciutadella, Me-7 to Fornells, Me-20 towards Sant Lluís) or near the airport.

An acoustic wall lining is a drywall partition installed in front of an existing wall, leaving an air cavity filled with absorbent material (40-60 mm mineral wool). It includes neoprene or EPDM rubber perimeter bands to decouple the new frame from the original wall, avoiding the structural acoustic bridge. It is the most effective technique to improve the insulation of existing walls without wet trades.

Basic Document HR (Noise Protection) of the Spanish Building Code (CTE) sets the minimum acoustic insulation levels between rooms. For walls between dwellings it requires 50 dBA; for facades it depends on outdoor noise (from 30 to 42 dBA). The Balearic Islands apply the national CTE directly.

Yes, and in many cases it is required by municipal regulations. In Menorca, nightlife venues must meet sound emission limits towards neighbouring homes. We install high-performance acoustic partitions (EI + Rw 60+ dB), floating floors and suspended ceilings. We also handle acoustic measurements before and after installation to certify compliance.

Acoustic insulation prevents noise from passing from one room to another (walls, ceilings, floors). Acoustic conditioning improves sound quality within a single room (absorbent panels, acoustic ceilings). They are complementary: first you insulate (to stop noise entering/leaving) and then you condition (to improve the interior sound).