how to make sound proof my door and window?

Question

there is a school right in front of my bed room door and window , so what do u guys suggest , how can i avoid the noise coming inside my bedroom , in the morning , pls help , door is wooden and aluminium windows..two of them with glass.
any suggestion what should i do .
thankyou

Answer 1

try covering your window with thermocol...i mean only movable parts so that you still can open the windows...
and put heavy(thick) curtains covering your door and windows completely..
try it..

Answer 2

For the glass window u could put one more glass pane leaving a small gap in between, with the help of a carpenter. One problem associated with this is there can be fungal/algae growth in the in between space and would be difficult to clean. So keep this in mind and advice your carpenter appropriately.
Door- try to fill the gaps on four sides of the door by sticking a thin layer of profilo ( a material available in upholstery material shops- similar to sponge).
Bye- all the best!!!!!!!!!

Answer 3

Replace the door with a steel insulated one with magnetic seals. Replace the window with a 'low E' rated thermopane. Costly but effective.
Failing that, hang shipping blankets (quilted moving sheets) in front of both at night and they'll be there in the morning to muffle the sound

Answer 4

sound proof door window

Answer 5

Sound proofing and acoustic materials are used to attenuate, deaden, or control sound and noise levels from machinery and other sources for environmental amelioration and regulatory compliance. Sound proofing and acoustic materials can use either noise reduction or noise absorption. Noise reduction reduces the energy of sound waves as they pass through. Noise absorption suppresses echoes, reverberation, resonance and reflection. Important specifications for noise reduction and noise absorption products include noise attenuation and noise reduction coefficient. Noise attenuation is the reduction in sound pressure level (SPL) that an acoustic product provides. It is measured in decibels (dB). Noise reduction coefficient (NRC) is the average of an acoustic material’s absorption coefficients at a specified set of frequencies, typically 256 Hz, 512Hz, 1024 Hz and 2048 Hz. Absorption coefficients range between 0 and 1 and are often evaluated at many frequencies in the audible range in order to create a performance curve for the material throughout the audio spectrum.

Many different types of sound proofing and acoustic materials are available. A vinyl acoustic barrier blocks airborne noise (street traffic, voices, music) from passing through a wall, ceiling, or floor. Because vinyl acoustic barriers are made of heavy, limp vinyl, they are usually built into the structure and then covered with a finished surface like sheet rock or paneling. Sound proofing foam dampens noise by making sound waves pass through multiple foam cells and foam cell walls. A sound proof room contains soundproofing material in the walls, floors, and ceilings. Acoustic foam and acoustic ceiling tile absorb sound to minimize echo and reverberation within a room. They do not block noise from transmitting through walls and ceilings. Sound proof doors and sound proof windows are also designed to reduce the transmission of sound. Building techniques such as double wall construction and staggering wall studs can improve the soundproofing of a room. A sound proof wall can incorporate sound proofing and acoustic materials to meet desired sound transmission class (STC) values. For example, a wall with an STC rating of 25 would allow normal speech to be easily understood. With an STC rating of 50, shouting would be barely audible. A wall made with double 5/8-inch drywall on steel studs has an STC rating of 50. To measure the sound absorption of sound proofing and acoustic materials, it is important to determine the frequency range of interest, for example from 100 Hz to 5000 Hz.

Sound proofing and acoustic materials are covered by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 43 (acoustics) and by ASTM International, formerly called the American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM Committee E33 (environmental acoustics), including ASTM E90. For fire safety considerations, sound proofing and acoustic materials can be covered by ASTM D3574 and D3675.

There are two things that stop sound: air space, and mass.

Sound attenuates, or loses energy, as it travels through the air, just as the ripple from a rock thrown in a pond will grow smaller and smaller as it radiates outwards through the water.

Another source of unwanted noise in a room can come from vibrations. A vibration occurs when a sound wave travels back and forth from one object to another. This can happen, for example, when a sound wave strikes one wall in a room, bounces off that wall, and transfers its energy to the opposite wall. That vibration can create an annoying noise problem.

The best way to prevent the noise problem altogether is to construct the room with building materials that dampen noise. Preplanning in this way is not always a possibility, however, especially for renters. The effort to soundproof, then, centers on how to buffer unwanted noise after the walls have been put in place.

If money is a concern or time is limited, a less drastic, inexpensive approach to soundproofing is needed. Dampening noise can be accomplished by actions as simple as laying down carpet or hanging drapes. Although these solutions won't eliminate all unwanted noise, both are relatively inexpensive and simple.

Another way to soundproof a room is to decorate it with rough-surfaced furnishings. Rough surfaces absorb sound, unlike smooth surfaces, which allow sound waves to travel back and forth. Applying an acoustic spray texture or other rough material to the ceiling, for example, can help soundproof a noisy room.

Walls can also be treated to help make a room soundproof. This usually involves tacking on some sort of heavy material that will block sound waves. The material can range from carpeting to blankets to manufactured paneling -- even cardboard egg cartons are an option.

Doorways and windows can also be sources of noise. A nearby draft of air can travel through leaks around a door or window, thereby allowing unwanted sound to enter a room. Rooms with doorway-related problems can be more soundproof if weatherstrips are applied to the gaps around the doorway or by buying a solid door. Window-related noise can be reduced by purchasing vinyl-framed or double-paned windows. If a cheaper solution is necessary, then the old standby of hanging drapes may suffice.

If the person owns the home, he may want to know if a sound problem may be caused by inadequate insulation, gaps in the insulation, or even a hole in the attic! A qualified contractor can be consulted on all these issues, and although it may not be inexpensive to put in new insulation, it may lower the noise, as well as the homeowner's energy bills!

Many possibilities exist for making a room more soundproof, including buying manufactured materials designed specifically to reduce noise. Money, time, and necessity are all factors to consider before tackling a noise problem.
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