hello,i live by a rail track.Will it help to reduce noise to have double pane window installed. how effective is it and how much does it cost? thanks.
2007-08-10 05:45:04 · 5 answers · asked by Xiaobei 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
With all due respect...GLASS/AIR/ Even double pane with ARGON gas inbetween is NOT an adequate SOUND barrier. In fact they aren't very good as INSULATORS of heat and cold either. I've been in my trade for a very long time, and again, with no offense... Windows, TOUTED AS SUCH,,,doesn't strictly mean you hold the Ten Commandments in hand as a binding contract, able to be litigated if you're unhappy.
I have some suggestions,,,and having lived close to an "EL" in my past I empathize.
I want to assume that aesthetics might be slightly less an issue than noise levels.
This may sound a crude beginning, but you can COVER to make it more pleasing to look at.
Tight/construction grade/cellular foam sheets will help,,,as attached to walls. Carpet/drapes/furniture/even book shelves against the offensive all, will help to absorb/ soften, sound intrusion. I'll also assume you relaize that any close proximety to a rail, means your best efforts may never be totally satisfactory, in reducing decible level intrusions and the effects.
Without knowing if this is a house, or a multi story apt. building... it could make a difference. Certainly you might relaize that perhaps living on the 3rd floor or higher might reduce noise intrusion, relative to the floor one lives on. With no offense meant at all, I cannot imagine anyone enduring living in a home, adjacent to a busy rail line,,,and for many more reasons than just Noise.
In any case,,, you might also explore exterior and interior shutters,,,insulated, and might aid in being effective, CLOSED, or neccesary during those hours you have to sleep.
In a most general sense however, you're not going to EVER enjoy your home as if it was centered in the middle of a 100 acre field.
COST for any effort is relative,,,not only to what you want to achieve, but also to your budget, acceptance, tolerance, and compromises.
Steven Wolf
2007-08-10 06:23:38 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do. Years ago, I lived on a city street and replaced the old single pane windows for efficiency, security, and operation. That day I realized I got the extra benefit of noticeably reducing the noise of cars and people yelling. It DOES help.
Unfortunately, you're talking about reducing the noise of trains, and I don't know that it will be very noticeable.
The cost varies widely by the quality of the unit and as far as installation, you'll have to ask several local companies to find the best deal there. Sorry I can't be more specific.
2007-08-10 08:01:10 · answer #2 · answered by jason m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will help reduce noise to have double panes windows installed. To really help out I would recomend getting double strength glass. I build windows for a living so I know. Dont let the sales person sell you a thing called argon. It is a huge waste of money and not worth it. The thing is make sure they are installed properly otherwise all benefits will be lost.
2007-08-10 06:01:12 · answer #3 · answered by Tricia C 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It will help but not much. You might want to consider a heavy curtain or drape to reduce the noise
2007-08-10 05:49:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Heavy curtains with multiple layers will muffle more sound. Big over-stuffed furniture and thick carpet and throw rugs will also absorb sound. Can the walls have insulation added? Even just one interior room so the baby can sleep there?
2016-03-12 21:39:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋