Glad you shared this—I had similar doubts when I first tried denim insulation in a flip project. Thought it was just trendy marketing, honestly. But like you said, it does noticeably cut down on noise. Not a miracle fix for loud neighbors, but definitely helps tone things down. Plus, knowing it's eco-friendly is a nice bonus...makes the decision feel even better.
Denim insulation definitely has its perks, but I wouldn't oversell the noise reduction aspect. I've used it in a couple remodels myself, and here's my take:
- Yes, it does help dampen sound a bit—especially higher-frequency noises like voices or TV chatter. But if you're dealing with heavy bass from music or footsteps overhead, denim insulation alone isn't gonna cut it.
- Honestly, for serious noise issues, I've found resilient channels or adding mass-loaded vinyl (MLV) to be way more effective. Denim insulation is nice as part of a layered approach, but on its own...meh.
- The eco-friendly angle is legit though. It's recycled material, easy to handle without itching like fiberglass, and doesn't off-gas nasty chemicals. Definitely a plus if you're sensitive to that stuff.
- Cost-wise, denim insulation can run pricier than traditional fiberglass or mineral wool options. If budget's tight and noise is your main concern, you might get better bang-for-your-buck elsewhere.
Bottom line: Denim insulation is decent for mild noise reduction and great for eco-conscious projects. But if your neighbors are throwing late-night dance parties or stomping around upstairs constantly, you'll probably need something heavier-duty to really notice a difference.
I'd second this take overall, but denim insulation can be surprisingly effective in certain scenarios. Did a basement remodel last year for a client who was mostly annoyed by TV noise and loud conversations drifting through the shared wall. Denim insulation made a noticeable difference for them—but yeah, for heavy footsteps or bass, you definitely need something denser or layered solutions like MLV or resilient channels.
Denim insulation's decent for chatter and TV noise, sure, but honestly, I've found it a bit overrated. Did a job last summer where the homeowner insisted on denim because they'd read some glowing reviews online. Well...it worked okay-ish for voices, but their neighbor's kid practicing drums? Might as well have hung up old jeans from the thrift store. Ended up going back in with resilient channels and MLV—lesson learned the hard way. Denim's fine, but don't expect miracles if your neighbor's got musical ambitions.
Haha, denim insulation—been there, done that, got the T-shirt (or jeans?). Honestly, it's fine if your neighbor's just binge-watching reality TV or chatting loudly on speakerphone. But drums or electric guitars? Nope. Learned this flipping houses: if you really need quiet, layer it up—MLV, resilient channels, maybe even double drywall. Denim alone is like using a screen door as a submarine hatch...looks promising until reality hits.
