Feel like you are in a never-ending waking nightmare with noisy neighbours or the constant hum of traffic that just won’t let you get the peace, sleep, and quiet that you so desperately need.
You are not alone. Nearly a quarters of Brits live in an area where traffic noise has the potential to be dangerous for their health and that’s without factoring in all those with neighbours who love to blast their music at top volume til god knows when at night.
There are all sorts of reasons why soundproofing your home might be a good idea and its not only to give you peace and quiet either. Perhaps you have just had a baby and are worried about disturbing a neighbour, or a thoughtful Uncle decided to get your kids a drum set for Christmas!
Whatever your reasons for soundproofing your home may be, you have come to the right place.
As luck would have it, there are actually plenty of different options for soundproofing your home, from increasing insulation and installing double glazed windows Ayr to less permanent temporary soundproof material installation.
Why is it difficult to soundproof properties?
Put simply, it Is difficult to contain sound because sound doesn’t want to be contained. With so many different pitches and frequencies, sound can escape through pretty much any material and is pretty persistent in its efforts to escape.
Certain sounds are easier to block than others whilst some extremely high frequencies are almost impossible.
Why do you think that the high pitch of a babies cry or a dogs yap can be heard from so far away.
What are my soundproofing options?
Struggling with sound proofing? Don’t despair, here are some of the top ways that you can increase noise reduction inside your home and create a more peaceful environment for all those nearby.
Double Glazing Installation
Did you know that modern windows are not only designed to stop heat escaping from your home but also sound?
Many of the features that make double and triple glazing so energy efficient (the argon gas filling, the multichambered frames etc. also make them excellent at stopping sound from travelling between the two.
If entire new window installation is not an option for you at this moment in time, there are other options such as secondary glazing or shutter installation that can be used to beef up your existing windows.
Cavity wall installation
Inserting polystyrene based insulation into a cavity void can significantly reduce the amount of noise that is able to travel from one side to another.
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Soundproofing panels
You know those hexagonal panels that you have seen on the telly in music studios? You can purchase something similar for your own home. Depending on the exact style that you go for, these will normally attach to the wall using some form of clip system and are not a permanent addition. This means you can take them with you if you decide to move on!