how do i (cheaply) soundproof my bedroom window??

Question

So i moved to an apartment near a hospital/trucking route, and my bedroom window is only single pane.. I dont mind blocking the window, so im wondering should I use foam so stick in the window well? whats the cheapest way to keep sound from coming in through the window?? thanks! : )

Answer 1

you can use foam... however... i went to Brazil and saw a band doing their practice at some regular house...

They used Eggs Carton, ( you know, the purple squares with a lot of cones on it ) they stick them to walls and windows... it was amazing how good they worked !!

Best Wishes for you on the Holyday...

Answer 2

If you want to be able to see out there is a company in
NY called Cityproof Interior Windows. What they do is
actually put another window on the interior which creates
an air pocket between both windows which creates a sound barrier. You can pick up another window pretty cheap and make sure all air penetrations are sealed.Of
course if you don't mind losing the natural light then try some of the other answers.There web site is:
Cityproof Interior Windows.com

Answer 3

They sell this saran wrap type stuff at stores. It comes with tape you apply to the inside of your window and then you adhere the plastic to the glue sticker portion. It is meant for keeping drafts from entering your house from old panes, but also muffles sounds too I have noticed. This way you can still look outside your window, though somewhat distorted. Another option is after you adhere the wrap to the window, tack a small tapestry over the window. This way you can drop it down to further muffle sound, but during the day you can tuck it up and still see outside!

Answer 4

Stick egg cartons on walls, and replace door with solid core door if not solid already ,and fit raven seal to door jam top and sides, also fit seal to bottom of door to fill in gap between floor and door, egg carton will create a cavity between existing wall and egg carton, you must place the in dent side of egg carton towards you when sticking onto wall eg: uuuuuu the other cheap idea is to glue carpet to walls as this will absorb the sound or use sound proof foam say 4 inches thick, this is the only cheap way apart from tearing down walls.

Answer 5

Go to the electronics department at your local Wal-Mart. They sell inexpensive sound-proof material (same as Dynomat) for cars doors, etc. You can use this material to deaden sound on any surface, including windows. In other words, it will be like living in silence. You will hear nothing through the window.

Answer 6

sound transmission is measured by str and nrc coefficients - one is muffeling sound and the other is stopping sound energy from contiuing on its path. Attach aluminum foil directly to the glass. At the window frame attach one continuous pc of 1" rigid insulation board. Cover the entire window with a heavy quilt.
2 - Drink enough wine to place corks over the entire window

Answer 7

thick quilted fabric over the windows is an excellent buffer, as well as sheet foam. You can both a Joann Fabrics or a good fabric store.

Answer 8

try just going to a fabric store and seeing what the have (try a felt) fabric with absorbe sound. use that fabric to line the inside of your window treatments

Answer 9

i would use foam like in couch cushions and cut it to fit the window then i would use an old towel over that and then plastic over the window.. that should help

Answer 10

roll up some towels, stack them on top of each other and staple a towel to the window frame to hold the stacked towels in place...sound is gone!