Build With Emil on Instagram: "What 15 years of custom builds taught me about noise reduction👇 🔸 Staggered studs outperform sound-deadening drywall. After 100+ builds, this simple framing trick beats expensive soundproofing every time. 🔸 The hidden MVP: Joist direction. Running floor joists perpendicular to living spaces cuts sound transmission by 40%. Game-changer for multi-story homes. 🔸 Door placement matters more than solid cores. Offsetting doors across hallways reduces noise more than upgrading to expensive doors. 🔸 The dryer vent lesson: Hard pipe beats flexible every time. Rigid metal ductwork cuts laundry noise better than any “sound-proof” wall. 🔸 Return air placement is crucial. Moving returns to hallways instead of shared walls reduces room-to-room noise transfer by 60%.
Sconce Height Tips : 1. Beside a Bathroom Mirror : To evenly illuminate the mirror from either side, we recommend mounting your sconces just above eye level, or about 60"-65" from the floor to the center height of the sconce backplate. 2. Above a Bathroom Mirror: The ideal linear bath light will measure at least 3/4 the width of the mirror but not extent over the edges. 3. In a Hallway or Living Space : When installation of multiple wall sconces to accent a hallway, dining room or other li...
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