N3ptun3m00n
Prominent Member
Good evening people
I am currently on the look out for a new house and we have the choice at the moment of a roughly 100 year old detached house needing some updating works.
Or
A brand new still in progress built semi detached house in a much better location.
Now my worry about the semi is noise from next door as I currently own a detached house so the thought of being “attached” worries me... you hear horror stories etc.
Now the new build is being built by a well regarded local builder and is a small development of just 7 properties.
The builder informs me that the party walls are breeze block with an insulated cavity. He also stated that there will be no plugs or sockets on the party walls and the roof joists / floor joists are independent rather than running across both properties.
Does this sound like it would be ok for sound insulation or should I avoid altogether??
Thanks in advance for any help.
I am currently on the look out for a new house and we have the choice at the moment of a roughly 100 year old detached house needing some updating works.
Or
A brand new still in progress built semi detached house in a much better location.
Now my worry about the semi is noise from next door as I currently own a detached house so the thought of being “attached” worries me... you hear horror stories etc.
Now the new build is being built by a well regarded local builder and is a small development of just 7 properties.
The builder informs me that the party walls are breeze block with an insulated cavity. He also stated that there will be no plugs or sockets on the party walls and the roof joists / floor joists are independent rather than running across both properties.
Does this sound like it would be ok for sound insulation or should I avoid altogether??
Thanks in advance for any help.