Tired of Hearing the Neighbors Fight?

As a homeowner, you’ve probably worked hard to make sure your home is the perfect oasis of peace and tranquility, where you can relax and spend some quality time with your family after a hard day. But what happens when that tranquility is abruptly interrupted by your neighbors’ fighting or their dog’s barking?

What our ears perceive as noise is nothing more than vibrations transmitted through the air. So the easiest way to block unwanted noises is to put something between the source that emits these sounds and the space you want to protect from them.

Here are a few ideas for soundproofing your home and regaining the peace and quiet you once had.

Walls

Conventional walls are only marginally effective at blocking unwanted road noise. Most of them are built like drums. They have a membrane on the outer surfaces and a structural framework that is filled with air. Sound waves hit the surface and pass through the framework where they are broadcast as noise.

One way to block noise is by adding more mass to the surface of your walls. An additional layer of drywall, for instance, can make a significant difference. Of course, the more drywall layers you add and the thicker they are, the more the wall will be able to block external noises.

If you are one of those persons who were born with a hammer in their hands, you could reinforce your walls yourself. It’s incredibly easy to install drywall. All you need is some nails or screws and a silicone sealant to close the joints or any other gaps. And while you’re at it, you could use the sealant to cover any other holes or cracks you find around doors or windows.

Doors and Window Openings

Install doors that are as solid as possible, and make sure the thresholds, jambs and door heads are airtight. For more professional options, you can look for special weather seals that can easily be secured on door frames. They can really help keeping out any outside noises.

Another great way to block the noise coming from your neighbors is to soundproof your windows. Not only that they are easy to install but soundproof windows can eliminate up to 95% of the outside noise.

What you will love the most about this solution, besides its efficiency, is that no construction is required to install them. Soundproof windows are custom-made after your home’s measurements. So, the only thing you’ll need to do is call in a professional, let them do the hard work, and enjoy your new found oasis of peace and tranquility.

Chimneys

Here’s something you probably didn’t even think about before. Chimneys can qualify as openings that let sounds come through. In other words, your thick walls and soundproof windows might be ineffective if you don’t insulate your chimney, as well.

Consider either adding caps or installing low-profile baffle vents to cut off any possibility of noise making its way into your house.

While many of us have become accustomed to certain noises, such as sirens and cars, they can still affect your health in multiple ways. So, even if you think that the sound of your neighbors fighting isn’t going to bother you that much, do yourself a huge favor and soundproof your home. You’ll definitely notice the difference, and you’ll thank yourself for making that decision.