I have asked the AI platform chatGPT, which is recently the rage of the news, this question: How to soundproof a door? This is the response that I got, verbatim:
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Here are some steps to soundproof a door:
- 1Seal gaps: Check for any gaps around the door frame and use weather stripping or door sweep to seal them.
- 2Add mass: Install a solid core door, add a layer of mass loaded vinyl, or hang heavy curtains.
- 3Decouple: Decoupling the door from the frame by adding foam tape or acoustic sealant around the door frame will reduce the transmission of sound.
- 4Install soundproofing materials: Consider installing soundproofing panels or soundproof foam mats on the door and its frame.
- 5Use a soundproofing sealant: Apply a soundproofing sealant around the perimeter of the door to create a barrier to sound transmission.
Note that the effectiveness of these steps will depend on the specifics of your situation and the level of sound reduction desired.
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This is interesting but quite useless hogwash about soundproofing a door. In contrast, check this article written by a human, me.
Then I then asked chatGPT this question: How to soundproof a basement? This is the response that I got, verbatim:
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Here are some steps to soundproof a basement apartment:
- 1Seal the gaps: Inspect the walls, floor, and ceiling for any gaps or cracks and seal them with acoustical caulk or spray foam insulation.
- 2Add mass: Increase the mass of the walls, floor, and ceiling by adding additional layers of drywall or mass loaded vinyl.
- 3Decouple the structure: Detach the walls, floor, and ceiling from the framing by adding resilient channels or floating the structures on soundproofing materials.
- 4Install soundproofing materials: Consider adding soundproofing panels, soundproof foam mats, or acoustic tiles to the walls, floor, and ceiling.
- 5Use soundproof curtains or rugs: Hang heavy curtains or add rugs to absorb sound waves and reduce the transmission of sound.
- 6Address doors and windows: Seal the gaps around doors and windows, and consider installing soundproof doors and windows or adding weather stripping or door sweeps.
Note that the effectiveness of these steps will depend on the specifics of your situation and the level of sound reduction desired.
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This is slightly more coherent than the answer about soundproofing the door. However, it is a mishmash of suggestions automatically obtained from the internet. Following the steps will not provide a meaningful soundproofing result. It may create another instance of bungled basement soundproofing.
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