[BNM] Noise isolation methods for windows

[Karim Ahmed]

If you are above ground level, extend your external window sills to reflect
the sound coming up from the street. e.g. cut a couple of planks to the
length of the sills then glue them to your sills using grip-fill. make sure
you are not just glueing them to paint though - wedge them at the ends too.

2009/6/10 Richard Vahrman <bnm at brightonweb.com>

> Jie Ding wrote:
> > 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)
> >
> >
> >
> Any air gaps in windows will allow noise in.- a problem with sash
> windows in particular. Anything that closes these off will make a major
> improvement. But also consider other paths such as ventilation bricks to
> gaps in floor boards,  downlights etc
>
> Myth: Egg boxes don't soundproof, they just damp sound reflections
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