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Soundproofing windows
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Can anyone tell me how I can soundproof two double hung windows in our living room that face the street? We also want to be able to see out of our windows. Thanks, Karen
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Can anyone tell me how I can soundproof two double hung windows in our living room that face the street? We also want to be able to see out of our windows. Thanks, Karen
Well, it’s a tradeoff, but you can sew or buy curtains backed with Thermafoam (or other closed-cell foam drapery lining designed for noise reduction) for when the view isn’t more important than the peace. Curtains are real easy to sew. If you are a novice sewer, try alt.sewing for expert help. -Amy
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Can anyone tell me how I can soundproof two double hung windows in our living room that face the street? We also want to be able to see out of our windows. Thanks, Karen
its all about the landscaping, you have to install bush’s near the road to drown out tire noise, more bushes near the house to dampen more sound waves, then use heavy drapes near windows to dampen noise again. or pay these guys money http://www.soundproofing-window.com/ punch
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Can anyone tell me how I can soundproof two double hung windows in our living room that face the street? We also want to be able to see out of our windows.
I quite often wandered what effect a storm window in place of the screen would do, even if the windows are already double pane. Actually, I wandered about better insulation qualities, but it could have a big effect on sound also. Of course this would only help if you have no plans of opening the windows. Depending on what kind of windows you have, you may be able to have two storm windows made that go in place of the screen. Something tells me that Lexan would be better than glass, but then you have the problem of it getting scratched. Just thinking out loud, Tony
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There are things that might help. Which one really depends first on where the sound is coming from. Are you sure it is coming through the window? Many times it is coming in through the walls, around the window or very often through the ceiling. If thorough the window, the only three ideas I have is to replace the window with one that may have a soft seal between the inner and outer panes or add a storm window. Other wise you might try reducing the noise getting to the window by absorbing it with plant material or construction (fence) before it gets to the window. Sealing and sound deading around the window if that is where the sound is coming from (not uncommon) or doing some serious effort to keep it from coming down from above. If the roof is above your room, then the sound often comes in there through the vent system and there is little to stop it from coming down through the ceiling. Additional drywall, especially with isolation channels will help. One last suggestion is to reduce it once it is in the room with lots of sound absorbing materials or mask it with white noise. — Joseph E. Meehan 26 + 6 = 1 It’s Irish Math
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Can anyone tell me how I can soundproof two double hung windows in our living room that face the street? We also want to be able to see out of our windows. Thanks, Karen
Get a price on a triple-glazed fixed window with argon or krypton gas (more expensive) between the panes. These are sold mainly for heat energy savings but offer some sound-proofing as well.
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Can anyone tell me how I can soundproof two double hung windows in our living room that face the street? We also want to be able to see out of our windows. I quite often wandered what effect a storm window in place of the screen would do, even if the windows are already double pane. Actually, I wandered about better insulation qualities, but it could have a big effect on sound also. Of course this would only help if you have no plans of opening the windows. Depending on what kind of windows you have, you may be able to have two storm windows made that go in place of the screen. Something tells me that Lexan would be better than glass, but then you have the problem of it getting scratched. Just thinking out loud, Tony
I use lexan anytime over glass but its for a high crime area. Lots of graffiti but at lease they can’t break It does yellow over time. I use it for other projects, pricey but good stuff and easy to work with.