An update for those of you who have been following this - the fencing contractors have advised that a heavyweight close boarded fence will have some effect, but an 'acoustic barrier' (built to specifications detailed in Clause 2504 of the 1998 standard specifications for Highway Works) is the serious answer. This is the type built alongside motorways etc, and should give a 20dB reduction (apparently)
Guide costs - heavyweight close boarded 2.4m high - £77/m inc VAT
Acoustic barrier 2.4m high - £96/m inc VAT
I was guessing up to £100/m, so wasn't far out. Whether it will achieve the desired result is another matter!
What do you think? Will I be posting here in 6 months moaning about wasted money, or will I be a happy bunny?
Thanks for your contributions.
Guide costs - heavyweight close boarded 2.4m high - £77/m inc VAT
Acoustic barrier 2.4m high - £96/m inc VAT
I was guessing up to £100/m, so wasn't far out. Whether it will achieve the desired result is another matter!
What do you think? Will I be posting here in 6 months moaning about wasted money, or will I be a happy bunny?
Thanks for your contributions.