Economical noise reduction for upper/lower duplex?

[Tyler Willson]

Hello everyone, I am think about purchasing an upper/lower duplex in my area. The upper unit has pretty much been gutted (there is still some flooring left but studs otherwise), and I was wondering if it is worth doing any sort of noise reduction with the upper unit to possibly avoid future issues between tenants. 

What I have heard so far is that I could insulate in between the floor joists and use a thicker underlayment underneath laminate flooring in order to achieve noise reduction from above. The thicker underlayment is certainly more expensive, so I wanted to get some other folks experience before shelling out the cash for this.

Thanks!

[Andrew Kerr]

@Tyler Willson email the folks at http://www.soundproofcow.com/ - If you email them your details, they have a consultant give you a couple different options based on phases of construction and price. We are using their MD sound proof panels in between two layers of drywall ceiling to help reduce noise between an upstairs and downstairs unit.

Typical insulation really doesn't reduce any noise. Be sure to keep cost in mind as having a completely sound proof unit is pretty unheard of in apartments.