Great Ways To Block Out Noisy Neighbours

Great Ways To Block Out Noisy Neighbours

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Noisy neighbours can quickly become the stuff of nightmares if theyre not dealt with swiftly but diplomatically and if youve found yourself in a situation which has spiralled out of control, moving house is not the only solution left open to you. Sound proofing comes in all sorts of formats and its worth looking into so your neighbours can be as noisy as they like and you can continue living in your home as if next door were empty.

Soundproofing foam can be tricky to apply yourself and messy too so its worth paying a professional company to do the job for you or you might well end up with a wall full of ineffectual foam and a messy job to try and clean up.

Fit double glazed windows, these will be particularly effective on old houses which currently have single glazed windows but thick walls but they will also make a big difference to new houses which currently have single glazed windows in the external walls.

A relatively cheap way to deaden sound and reduce noise pollution is to hang heavy curtains and draw these in the evening when youre trying to wind down from a long day. Not only will this help to absorb some of the noise but it will also create a darker and more relaxing atmosphere to get you ready for a good nights sleep.

Loft insulation and cavity wall insulation are great ways off adding extra layers or obstacles between your home and the source of the noise, whether this is a crying baby, a loud television or endless parties. Again, these are available as DIY kits but unless youre confident in the processes involved (which can be messy and unpleasant) its worth paying a professional to assess your home and carry out the work. You could save up to 150 on your annual bills as well as blocking out noisy neighbours.

If youre renting and your landlord isnt on board with your noisy neighbour issue, you can invest in wall coverings which stick onto the existing wall and can be painted to match any unaffected walls. A slightly larger job is to incorporate a false ceiling which will act as a barrier against noise.

It may seem obvious but closing the doors and windows will help to prevent the invasion of noise into your home. This is easy enough to do in the winter but much harder when the weather warms up so consider getting a floor standing fan to keep you cool.

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