I've been soaking all this in and doing some homework too. Plus my wife is here to reel me in from time to time.
Reframing is out of the question. Thought about that on and off a few times today and how I could squeeze that in but not going to happen.
I made several calls today looking into QuietRock, Roxul, etc. Nobody around here stocks any of that. My contractor buddy can get the QuietRock from his drywall supplier but it's special order and $41/sheet.
At this point I'm thinking R13, make sure all the outlet openings are well sealed, maybe doubling up the drywall, and using adhesive between the drywall and studs. I think that will give me the best bang for the buck. But DeadSkunk's lead lined walls is an interesting idea.
The house is a 45 year old rancher. I'm not expecting to make a dead silent room. Just want to see what I can improve while the walls are ripped open.
Last night my wife chased me out of the room and told me to go work on the Daytona. Other than it needs to get inspected by the end of the month I think that was her way of getting me to back off the room project a little.
Per, I hadn't considered packing peanuts but now I'll make sure any that come in the house get tossed as soon as possible.
And 914Driver, well we'll just take your recommendation under advisement.
-Rob
(Edited for too-tired typos)
