If you have an stc 33 wall and decide to add another sheet of drywall with an stc of 20 you do not get a finished wall with an stc of 53.
Stc drywall 2 sheets.
You can find this type of drywall at your local home depot or by clicking this link.
With two sheets total of 5 8 drywall utilizing standard insulation we often see stc ratings ranging between 30 34.
Thinner drywall sheets such as 1 4 or 3 8 will sag in between rafters over time.
You cannot add stc ratings.
The sheets are available in thicknesses of 1 2 5 8 and 1 3 8 with dimensions of 4 x8 9 or 10 feet.
You might get something around stc 35.
Tips for drywall sheets always choose thick sheets 1 2 or 5 8 if you re installing drywall on your ceiling.
5 8 metal studs 5 8 drywall 2 layers total plus batt insulation stc of 43 44.
They are logarithmic values and cannot simply be added.
It s important to know each side of the drywall sheet.
If you have an stc 45 wall this does not mean the wall stops 45 db of sound.
The side that s gray or ivory should face the room.