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Sound proofing windows

happyroo_bunji — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 00:59:17 GMT

Hi everyone, Many months ago someone started a thread asking about sound proofing windows. I can't remember who it was and I can't find the thread. I am curious what they eventually did. I'm also interested in anyone who has done DIY soundproofing of windows, did it work? Was it expensive? How hard/easy was it to install?

Re: Sound proofing windows

the_hawk* — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:19:02 GMT

Double glazing with two different thickness of glass is the best way and depending on the frequency of the noise you want to block will determine what thickness is required.

next would be roller shutters and heavy curtains

a wall outside the window

Re: Sound proofing windows

happyroo_bunji — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:32:38 GMT

Thanks for the reply hawk.

I've been looking at magnetic double glazing, which I think uses acrylic sheeting. I don't want to block out anymore light than I already have (got heavy light blocking drapes). Although roller shutters might be the cheapest option.

All this because a neighbour decides that playing loud doof doof music anywhere between 7am to 8.30am every weekday is ok. And no I can't approach them directly, they are liable to tell me to get stoofed and then cause trouble

Re: Sound proofing windows

the_hawk* — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:44:45 GMT

That sucks, doof doof will be very hard to stop as its a low frequency

a little reading https://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en-AU&source=hp&biw=&bih=&q=reducing+low+frequency+sound&gbv=2&oq=reducing+low+frequency+&gs_l=heirloom-hp.1.0.0l2.3313.13266.0.15750.23.13.0.10.10.1.547.1765.3-1j2j1.4.0....0...1ac.1.34.heirloom-hp..10.13.1298.d_mpe9Iy9VM

Re: Sound proofing windows

icyfroth — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:55:04 GMT

Hi roo,

I remember that thread it was a lady whose Mum lived next to a noisy bowling club.

Here's the link I posted then for Magnetite retrofit double glazing.

http://www.magnetite.com.au/?gclid=CJ-M-bH8mr0CFU5FpQoduQUASQ

Re: Sound proofing windows

happyroo_bunji — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 03:30:07 GMT

Thanks hawk and icy, much appreciated.

I don't understand why people have to have music so loud

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Re: Sound proofing windows

cq_tech — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 08:19:00 GMT

Low frequency bass music is almost impossible to attenuate satisfactorily, and I have a similar problem where I live.

Like yours, the offending neighbours have been highly unreceptive to requests to keep it down and as they retire relatively early (around 10pm), I've been reduced to retaliating in kind once I see their lights go out.

I only do it for 5-10 minutes as I don't want to put my other neighbours off-side, but they fully understand and appreciate my motives as they too are being equally annoyed by these selfish and ignorant cretins.

I'm certainly not recommending that you follow my example though, as there's every possibility that they could react adversely, as you've already indicated.

Re: Sound proofing windows

lloydslights — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 08:23:19 GMT

cq-tech....do you reply in kind with doof-doof music or classical.....say, 1812 overture?

DEB

Re: Sound proofing windows

cq_tech — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 08:40:27 GMT

Deb, I have a specific collection of Pink Floyd, Santana, Queen, and Yes tracks with some extremely loud low-frequency bass riffs which I boost with my graphic equaliser.

Aside from the cannon in Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, there's just not enough bass in classical music (perhaps with the exception of some of Gustav Mahler's works).

Re: Sound proofing windows

happyroo_bunji — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 10:29:06 GMT

@cq_tech wrote:
Low frequency bass music is almost impossible to attenuate satisfactorily, and I have a similar problem where I live.

Like yours, the offending neighbours have been highly unreceptive to requests to keep it down and as they retire relatively early (around 10pm), I've been reduced to retaliating in kind once I see their lights go out.

I only do it for 5-10 minutes as I don't want to put my other neighbours off-side, but they fully understand and appreciate my motives as they too are being equally annoyed by these selfish and ignorant cretins.

I'm certainly not recommending that you follow my example though, as there's every possibility that they could react adversely, as you've already indicated.

I have considered blasting them with the Seekers at times

Re: Sound proofing windows

ca04 — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 10:42:04 GMT

If they have wired speakers with a bit of length & you know a radio ham you could get him to come round with a transmitter & run up and down the freq till you resonate in his speakers then do it @ 3 am for a week.:-)

Re: Sound proofing windows

ca04 — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 10:47:25 GMT

there is one way but it is a bit impractical it is double glassing with a vacumm in between.

Re: Sound proofing windows

jimmy*part4 — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 12:00:38 GMT

I totally understand your "pain". I'll be moving shortly and a big reason....the most inconsiderate neighbours I've ever seen. It's expensive where I live and I don't pay this kind of money to keep my windows shut and the A/C on all summer.

They're aloud to keep backetball hoops at the curb and two families next door and across the street both have kids that dribble sun up to sun down, yelling, screaming....in the street. A basketball being dribbled creates that same low frequency. Unfortunately even the most soundproof windows won't stop it...it'll just go right through your walls. You'd need to open the walls, insulate, special wall board, then put this material on the walls....basically create a sound proof studio musicians use.

You should at least try talking to the guy...he might surprise you and understand.

Re: Sound proofing windows

jimmy*part4 — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 12:19:55 GMT

@cq_tech wrote:
Deb, I have a specific collection of Pink Floyd, Santana, Queen, and Yes tracks with some extremely loud low-frequency bass riffs which I boost with my graphic equaliser.

Aside from the cannon in Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, there's just not enough bass in classical music (perhaps with the exception of some of Gustav Mahler's works).

He probably likes those groups....I'd be tapping my feet going to sleep! 🙂

Here's a few with deep drawn out bass that I use to adjust sub amps....take a ride in my truck and I can actually break up gall stones with these....

The lyrics in this one are perfect to get a message across and the bass is relentless...

The name of the group, CD, and song title fits perfectly....Manic Cure!

Again perfect lyrics...."bring the noise....did you hear that beat?....that's not even the worst of it"...and again great bass.

He'll beg you to stop! 🙂

Re: Sound proofing windows

lloydslights — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 12:46:50 GMT

......to break gall stones.

I have been in a situation within a building, where I didn't hear any music but felt the "earth move" due to doof doof.

My query to cq in regard to genre of music was based on the "removal of undesirables by Barry Manilow" method or " classics" which are used around mall entrances, etc.

DEB

Re: Sound proofing windows

cq_tech — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 14:58:14 GMT

Thanks for posting those Fear Factory tracks, Jimmy.

The bass in them is absolutely appalling and they'll make worthy additions to my retaliatory track list.

Re: Sound proofing windows

cq_tech — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 15:10:00 GMT

@happyroo_bunji wrote:

I have considered blasting them with the Seekers at times

In a similar vein, you might also consider letting them have a dose of some Leonard Cohen as well.

Not too much though, just in case they become so depressed that they end up topping themselves...

Re: Sound proofing windows

happyroo_bunji — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:04:10 GMT

thanks for the laughs everyone.

ATM I'm putting up with it, if I do anything it will most likely be a very polite request to turn down the music via an annoymous letter.

Its nice to know others have the same evil thoughts of revenge I do 😄

Re: Sound proofing windows

k0llectable5 — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:12:45 GMT

I thought about writing an annonymous letter. I'd love to hear how that goes if you decide to do it happyroo.

My neighbours are doof doof dufuses. How people could be so inconsiderate is just beyond me. I've thought about calling their real estate agent and complaining to them. Because it's that bad I've been looking into moving house just to get away from them.

Re: Sound proofing windows

lloydslights — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:44:51 GMT

Looking back, that is a strange time for a "doof doof music appreciator" to play that music.

Are they covering up some other noise making apparatus?

Is that the time they get home from work?

Present them with a neighbourly gift of headphones?

It's better than jack hammers all day

DEB