| When you think of soundproofing, you may think of a | | | | and the soundproof one wall side. |
| home studio. More people are choosing to soundproof | | | | A layer of transparent plastic is used to laminate the |
| for other reasons. People living in the city may be kept | | | | windows and reduce sound waves from penetrating |
| awake by the noise coming from the street and traffic | | | | the glass. This plastic stops the vibrations against the |
| sounds. You may need to block out the noise from the | | | | glass. An added benefit of the lamination process is |
| amateur band playing in the garage next door. Ultimate | | | | protection from ultraviolet light. In addition, they are |
| home theater experience | | | | shatter resistant, for safety and home security. |
| How to Install Soundproof Windows | | | | You will get about an 85% reduction in sound with this |
| Single pane windows are the worst for keeping out | | | | method. For more complete sound reduction, a second |
| sounds. If you have single pane windows, you will want | | | | window can be installed behind the first, giving an |
| to upgrade to double. You need to choose double | | | | added layer of protection. |
| pane windows carefully, or they may be worthless. To | | | | Do it Yourself Soundproofing Windows |
| be effective, the assembly needs to be at least one | | | | The easiest way to keep out unwanted sounds would |
| inch thick. The glass should be at least an eighth of an | | | | be to fill the window space with acoustical foam and |
| inch thick and spaced far enough apart to keep out | | | | drywall the window closed. Unfortunately, this would |
| sound effectively. | | | | also block out any sunlight from entering the room. This |
| A soundproof window is a second one installed behind | | | | may work for a home studio, but would definitely not |
| the existing, like a storm window. These aren't | | | | be suitable for the bedroom. |
| replacement windows, but are made to work with | | | | A removable wall plug is a good way to do the job |
| your existing ones. Another benefit is more protection | | | | yourself. The plug will block out light, but you can |
| against all weather, both hot and cold. They insulate | | | | remove it when you want to let in the sun. If light |
| and stop the drafts, resulting in energy saving benefits | | | | keeps you awake, this may be a benefit. To be |
| in both summer and winter. When the weather is cool | | | | effective, the plug needs to fit snug inside the window. |
| enough, they open and close like any other window. | | | | A wooden frame should be made to fit the size of |
| A professional is the best choice for installing your new | | | | your window space. Soundproofing material such as |
| windows. The installation process is fast, taking just a | | | | mats, blankets or floor insulation can be cut to the size |
| couple of hours for each window. Since wood can | | | | of the plug and attached to the frame. Use any |
| transmit sound, vinyl is often used for the frames. | | | | material you would normally use on the floors or the |
| During installation, any rotted wood will be removed | | | | wall. Sound proof mats and blankets can be cut to |
| and replaced. A variety of custom colors are available | | | | size with scissors. When the plug is finished, use |
| to match the interior of your room. You will have two | | | | sealing tape to help hold it firmly in place. |
| different looks, the existing window from the outside | | | | |