Short of walling-in my windows completely shut, how can I block noise coming from the street?
Try closing them, if that doesnt help buy new ones with better soundproofing rating. You could try stuffing them with insulation or something, but I doubt its going to help much. I have been wrong before though.
>>2885759outdoor window shutters with foam insulating?
>>2885759>windowsGet triple paned glass>wallsInstall mass-loaded vinyl insulation>doorsBuy the heaviest door available and minimize gaps.
>>2885759Rockwool insulation in the walls, multi pane windows, heavy curtains which span from floor to ceiling and extend past the window itself
>>2885759You likely live in apartment otherwise you would have moved somewhere away from ethnic activities. In that case you can do nothing if you don't want to be evicted.
>>2885759Make sure that your windows are actually draught proof and pipe penetrations, skirting, flues etc. are all sealed appropriately. Double glazing wouldn't help if you have holes to the outdoors. Every person who I know that complains about street noise can't tell they basically have a window open through all the draught points.
>>2886632I live in a duplex with my parents on the other side, but they aren't the noisy ones. My schizo uncle lives in the adjacent lot and is screaming at his wife in random hours around the clock. Could be 3 AM, could be 11 PM, could be noon. But multiple screams a day are guaranteed.>>2886338Would heavy curtains + book shelves in front of my bedroom window be enough? The walls are made of bricks and are already insulated. I'm thinking of filling my window with rockwool. I don't plan to ever open this window, and I don't want to invest in multipane windows since I plan to eventually move out.
>>28857591. Do you own this place?2. Would you retain the money you invested in this property?3. How much are you willing to spend?4. How far are you willing to go?
