I'm in the process of preparing to open a small, independent fitness studio in a strip shopping plaza. The space will include two rooms where fitness classes will be conducted - one room for general group fitness classes, another room for "spinning". Music volume in the "spinning" room will be fairly loud...
Being in a strip plaza, I share two common walls, and want to minimize the transmission of sound between my space and my neighbors. I don't need the space to be completely "soundproof", but I want to reduce sound transmission enough so that my operations don't impact on or create a nuisance for the adjoining businesses.
I took a stereo into the space yesterday to try and get an idea of how much sound insulation there is there now, it seems like it's pretty minimal. I could definitely hear the music in the adjoining spaces...
I'm looking for the most cost effective solution to address this issue. Would a product like Green Glue and an extra layer of sheet rock be a good solution? What about MLV? Any other options I should consider?
Thanks!
