[BNM] Noise isolation methods for windows

Mon Jun 8 12:49:31 BST 2009

You could add secondary glazing? (in addition to your double glazing).

A few years ago I lived in a flat on a very busy A road. I added secondary
glazing with extra thick glass. It insulated the noise very well. I also
added thick curtains as noise travels at different frequencies - it's good
to use a variety of materials with different densities.

Only cost effective if you own rather rent short-term... Another alternative
is to cut some thick insulation board (from Wickes for example) to fit your
window. And fit this into the window every night.

Good luck.

cheers,
Andy

2009/6/8 Martin McCann <fivelitrebucket at aol.com>

> Great! Here's some information on the principle behind it:
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_masking
>
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> [mailto:bnmlist-bounces at brightonnewmedia.org] On Behalf Of Jie Ding
> Sent: 08 June 2009 10:41
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> Subject: Re: [BNM] Noise isolation methods for windows
>
> I love the idea of that gizmo..
>
> Will test playing the MP3.
>
> Cheers for that!
>
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> [mailto:bnmlist-bounces at brightonnewmedia.org] On Behalf Of Martin McCann
> Sent: 05 June 2009 17:41
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> Subject: Re: [BNM] Noise isolation methods for windows
>
> What you need to do is either add mass to your windows (perhaps brick
> them
> up) or add some constrained layer damping (with mass) such as Dynamat
> (basically bitumen and foil!).
>
> Alternatively, in the real world, white noise is useful at 'masking'
> unwanted sounds. A friend of mine uses these gizmos. Privacy is a real
> issue
> at his office and they work quite well.
> I'd recommend downloading an MP3 of white noise first and testing the
> principle before shelling out for one of these:
> http://www.vat19.com/dvds/sleepmate-white-noise-generator.cfm?adid=share
> asal
> e
>
>
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> Sent: 05 June 2009 16:55
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> Subject: Re: [BNM] Noise isolation methods for windows
>
> :) like your suggestions, however I prefer something that stick to the
> window, not stick to me :D
>
> 9. heavy curtains is a good suggestion.. But the curtain rail leave a
> big gap from the window...
>
>
>
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> [mailto:bnmlist-bounces at brightonnewmedia.org] On Behalf Of Hazlitt
> Eastman
> Sent: 05 June 2009 16:46
> To: Brighton New Media
> Subject: Re: [BNM] Noise isolation methods for windows
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> 4. Wear ear defenders.  Ok not comfortable
>
> 5. get some Bose noise cancelling headphones
>
> 6. sleep with a big pile of pillows on your head
>
> 7. sleeping tablets
>
> 8. copious quantities of beer
>
> 9. get some really heavy curtains made with sound deadening material
>
> And other helpful suggestions :)
>
>
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> [mailto:bnmlist-bounces at brightonnewmedia.org] On Behalf Of Jim - Face
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> Sent: 05 June 2009 16:39
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> Subject: Re: [BNM] Noise isolation methods for windows
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> 1.Change rooms... Move to the back of the house
>
> 2. Egg boxes..... Glue egg boxes to the windows and walls. Might not
> solve
> the sound problem, but it might look really cool.
>
> 3. Sleep with the radio on.... Hopefully the one sound will drown the
> other
> out.
>
> Good luck.
>
>
>
> Jim
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> Sent: 05 June 2009 16:24
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> Subject: [BNM] Noise isolation methods for windows
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>
> Hi All,
>
>
>
> Since we are talking about windows, I would like to throw in my
> question: Does anyone know how I can reduce the noise coming from the
> traffic outside?
>
>
>
> Here is the situation, I have two windows in my bedroom. They are double
> glazing windows, however, the noise are still quite loud at bed time. Is
> there any way to reduce the noise from the window?
>
>
>
> (Tried ear plugs, don't fancy wearing them)
>
>
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> Cheers!
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> Jie
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