Reducing street noise

[Burnsie1983]

Howdy all

I'm lightish sleeper. I live on an estate so traffic is generally low....which means you notice it more early in the morning when people start getting into their cars at 6am (my alarm doesn't have to be set that early!!).

I am wondering if/how I might go and reducing this noise? But of course, the cheap option!

I thought about some foam attached to a board... But I've read that foam soundproofing isn't about keeping noise out, but echo.

Anyone got a y suggestions without have to spend £100s on new curtains that probably won't work

The window recess is H-100cm, W-230cm

 

[crank39]

Where would you put the foam board?

 

[diy_fun_uk]

Not sure how cheap it would be, however there are companies that supply diy fit secondary glazing.

 

[Mottie]

Cheapest option I can think of.

 

[Koolpc]

Buy a motorbike helmet and wear that to bed.

 

[elite123]

Airborne noise you really want to add mass - e.g. double layer plasterboard or acoustic board

Windows will likely be a weak point - check seals, and though not cheap consider acoustic glazing

Don't overlook the ceiling, as I noticed this was a big source of noise on a recent renovation

 

[Diver Fred]

Window Shutters - either external or internal. Of course such would need to be solid. Had them on the Bedroom windows when I worked nights and lived in central Cambridge.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Very heavy curtains? Some noise cancelling earphones can be worn whilst asleep and the good ones are the work of the devil with regards to noise suppression.

 

[conny]

Swap bedrooms with one of the kids.

 

[catlad]

You could friction fit a 3" thick piece of foam to the inside of the window reveal.
Plus doubles up as a camping mattress!

 

[Wayners]

Make a window plug . Glass is terrible for letting in sound.

Look it up. loads of instructions online

 

[StephenStephen]

If I remember rightly, secondary glazing at about 40mm back from the window is the best distance for sound reduction.

 

[Tigercubrider]

I’d go for quality secondary glazing and a big gap.
My family home had metal window frames and good secondary glazing that was replaced eventually with double glazing.
We should have kept the secondary as well.

I have double glazing and have considered fitting secondary as well. The road is moderately quiet but gets busy at rush hour as everyone arrives/departs and pizza bikes are bloody annoying.

 

[DiyNutJob]

3M E-A-RSOFT FX FOAM EAR PLUGS (-39 DB)