{"id":10974,"date":"2019-12-16T13:27:13","date_gmt":"2019-12-16T13:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kenyahomes.co.ke\/blog\/?p=10974"},"modified":"2019-12-17T06:50:02","modified_gmt":"2019-12-17T06:50:02","slug":"soundproofing-your-apartment-what-you-can-realistically-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kenyahomes.co.ke\/blog\/soundproofing-your-apartment-what-you-can-realistically-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Soundproofing Your Apartment: What You Can Realistically Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are some pretty interesting ideas on the internet about how to solve one of life\u2019s many problems \u2013&nbsp;<strong>noisy neighbours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite what some think, it is much more complicated than laying a shaggy rug on your floor or strategically placing a bookshelf against a&nbsp;wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reality is that absolute soundproofing your home is a professional, or adept DIY handyman\u2019s, job. This is because soundproofing,&nbsp;as opposed to sound absorption, eliminates all gaps between the two spaces through which the noise is transferring. Therefore, actually soundproofing your apartment means preventing all (or most) noise from travelling from&nbsp;a street through&nbsp;a bedroom window, or between two residences, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So instead of wasting time rearranging pillows searching for the secret soundproofing solution, take heed of what you should and shouldn\u2019t avoid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Myths<\/strong> About Soundproofing Your Home<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You have to soundproof an empty, echoing apartment<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>This apartment probably has a pronounced echo, but this doesn\u2019t mean it needs soundproofing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how much of an echo chamber your apartment is, this has nothing to do with soundproofing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it sounds like the noise is bouncing around your apartment, this is solved through sound absorption&nbsp;<strong>NOT<\/strong>&nbsp;soundproofing. You can have an acoustically comfortable apartment full of&nbsp;soft furnishings, but this won\u2019t&nbsp;stop noise from entering your apartment and ruining a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.&nbsp;&nbsp; Acoustic Panels on your walls will stop noise transfer<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple acoustic panels can offer a small amount of soundproofing, but alone they aren\u2019t enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can line the top of your wall to bottom with&nbsp;standard acoustic panels&nbsp;and you are going to have a very quiet interior acoustic environment, but again, this won\u2019t&nbsp;prevent noise from entering your apartment in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3.&nbsp;&nbsp; Soft furnishings will help with soundproofing<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Hang as many pillows as you like; unfortunately, it won\u2019t do anything<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a particular article on the web that suggests placing a sound-absorbing pillow headboard above your bed like a good way to soundproof your apartment. Note: hanging a few pillows above your bed&nbsp;<strong>WILL NOT&nbsp;<\/strong>do&nbsp;anything to soundproof your apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how much sound absorption you place within your home \u2013 you are not going to achieve soundproofing through this means alone \u2013 you need to address structural faults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4.&nbsp;&nbsp; A few bookshelves will do the trick<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Bookshelves look good, but that\u2019s about all they do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You Can Actually Do<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing you can do when trying to soundproof your house, apartment or loft is to&nbsp;<strong>be realistic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no quick fix that is actually going to lead to a soundproofed apartment. If you want to actually have an air-tight soundproofed apartment, it is a massive job that requires restructuring and man-hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider how much time you have on your hands, your skill-level and what permissions you have\/do not have to undertake construction work in your apartment and try some of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top\"><strong>The Quick Fixes<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>OK, none of these actually involve soundproofing measures \u2013 but they are some quick, affordable and effective ways to help you get a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earbuds are a godsend<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Probably the cheapest way to help you get a good night\u2019s sleep is with a pair of earbuds.\u00a0Achieving complete silence is impossible, even with the best earbuds. This is because your skull and bones conduct sound as well. However, Earbuds can certainly help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A little known fact about earbuds is that they come with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR), making it easier to pick earbuds that will effectively block noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Kill noise with neighbourly kindness<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>As we are increasingly living on top of one another in overpopulated cities \u2013 the greatest cause of noise complaints is between neighbours with adjoining properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a noisy neighbour keeping you up at night, the first step you should take is actually talking to them. Be polite and ask them if they wouldn\u2019t mind taking their activities into another room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to approach a noisy neighbour is with kindness. If this approach fails, then talk to your landlord, and as a last resort, lodge a formal noise complaint with your local council. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#77c720;font-size:11px\" class=\"has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kenyahomes.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-be-a-good-neighbour\/\">Related: How to be a good neighbour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Consider a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/White_noise_machine\">white-noise machine<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/White_noise_machine\">White noise<\/a> is broad-band noise signals played as a constant. Put simply, white noise machines drown out other noises in your immediate environment that might interfere with you falling asleep, or while you are asleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By playing a non-distractive form of noise, white machines divert your attention by masking disruptive noise sources.&nbsp;Here is a good guide&nbsp;to white noise machines to help you choose the best machine for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"middle\"><strong>A Little Bit More Effort<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a little bit more scope, then a few little handy, inexpensive tricks can really help reduce noise pollution entering your apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your space or budget is limited, any amount of sound reduction is helpful. This will usually mean targeting your windows and doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. &nbsp; &nbsp;Seal up your doors<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Apartment doors are actually usually hollow; and can transfer noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main sources of noise entering your apartment will be through your front door. Noise from corridors and landings finds its way into your apartment through gaps around the door\u2019s edge, and resonate through the door\u2019s core as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apartment doors are usually hollow, with little to no \u2018core\u2019, meaning noise is more likely to resonate through your door. If you are afforded the opportunity, replace your hollow door with a solid, heavy-set door. If not, then your best bet is to purchase an&nbsp;acoustic door seal kit&nbsp;and fix it to your current door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acoustic seal kits work to eliminate the gaps around the door\u2019s edge and can go a long way to preventing noise transfer through your door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are budget constrained, then buying&nbsp;some pipe insulation foam&nbsp;and sticking it to&nbsp;the base of your door, combined with some&nbsp;weatherproof&nbsp;strips&nbsp;to seal off the rest of the door can also help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.&nbsp;&nbsp; Block off windows<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Heavy curtains can help block some noise, and sometimes that is all that\u2019s needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Noise transmission through windows can be one of the biggest impediments to a good night\u2019s sleep.&nbsp;Again, you are probably limited by just how much you can alter the windows in your apartment, but if you can, you should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can replace your windows, then opt for a line of windows made to stop noise transmission, such as those from&nbsp;Hugo Carter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is to use a window seal kit. Seal kits for windows essentially allow you to add another glass layer to your window by providing a window seal track installed in front of the existing window. This decouples the two glass layers, creating a dead space, which is hugely beneficial to stop noise transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is to make your own&nbsp;soundproof window plug&nbsp;using a soundproofing mat \u2018plugged\u2019 into the window\u2019s frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If all else fails, then&nbsp;a heavy curtain or draping will provide some respite from street noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bottom\"><strong>Go All Out<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The structure of a soundproofed wall is&nbsp;more complex than you might think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hardest part of achieving a fully soundproofed apartment is when it comes to the walls and floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, as large houses get split into smaller, rentable units, the partition walls used to divide units and rooms are usually constructed on the cheap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve real soundproofing between two rooms, the walls need to be&nbsp;mass loaded&nbsp;and&nbsp;isolated&nbsp;from one another. Unfortunately, stud partition walls usually only include a small amount of thermal insulation, and isolation or decoupling is certainly not taken into consideration.&nbsp;The result is noise transmission between walls, and often, floors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More bad news \u2013 to actually achieve soundproofing of your walls and floors requires a large amount of construction&nbsp;work. Essentially the walls and floors need to be opened up in order to fix any structural issues leading to noise transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do have the scope to undertake serious structural changes, then do proceed. If not, then this is where killing noise with kindness and other cheap fixes will help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Soundproofing Apartment Walls &amp; Ceiling<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard stud partition walls usually don\u2019t have enough insulation and aren\u2019t decoupled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve proper soundproofing of a wall requires the use of three principles: mass, absorption and decoupling. By adding extra mass to walls, placing sound absorptive materials within the wall, and isolating the wall itself from its structure, you can achieve a good level of soundproofing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no point us going into detail here about how to soundproof your walls and ceiling because there are&nbsp;hundreds of great how-to guides online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Bottom Line:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Properly soundproofing an apartment is a massive undertaking, but definitely possible if you have the time, permissions and know-how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a run-of-the-mill renter then your best bet is to\u00a0consider some quick fixes\u00a0to give you some respite from noise. Thus, you have a little bit more scope, a\u00a0few simple fixes\u00a0could go a long way towards preventing noise spilling into your apartment. If you can\u00a0go all out\u00a0then remember the soundproofing rules of density and decoupling!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are some pretty interesting ideas on the internet about how to solve one of life\u2019s many problems \u2013&nbsp;noisy neighbours. Despite what some think, it is much more complicated than laying a shaggy rug on your floor or strategically placing a bookshelf against a&nbsp;wall. 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