Questions tagged [noise-reduction]
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Ways to reduce noise in a home near railroad tracks?
My soon-to-be home is approximately 75 to 100 feet away from a semi-busy railroad track with trains that carry coal and other cargo. They do not travel very fast but the rumble/horn is still an issue.
Are there ways to help absorb the noise from the…
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How can I mitigate low frequency reverb in a bedroom?
Outside my bedroom window, there is a store air conditioner which runs 24/7. It's noisy in general, but closing the window takes care of most higher frequencies. My issue is with a specific low frequency (around 50hz I think) which obviously does…
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What is causing the loud, electrical humming noise in my walls?
I have a loud electrical sounding humming noise that is vibrating through my house, and appears to be coming through the adjoining wall of my neighbour's house. It starts and stops at any time of day or night, even with my electricity / heating /…
Mikey
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Should I Insulate Between Floors to Reduce Noise?
We're in the process of turning our large unfinished attic into a bonus room and bathroom. Originally the attic floor contained the insulation that kept the house warm. Now we'll spray foam the underside of the roof and make sure the thermal barrier…
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Noise reduction for roof air condensers
I have built a 38"x81" pressure treated platform to host an air condenser and a heat pump (two unit house) on the roof of my house. It is positioned right above the master bedroom so I am a little concerned about noise even though both units emit…
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What can I put under a rug to minimize impact sounds?
We want to minimize impact sounds for our downfloor neighbots from one room. The floor surface is laminate, we don't know how the exact build of the floor but assume it's wood since the house is >100 years old. Removing and redoing the existing…
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Road noise reduction in the balcony
I am living in an apartment which has a balcony right next to the small road. Even thought the road is quite small, cars are still driving there and it makes a lot of sound if the doors to the balcony are open.
The balcony has no solid vertical…
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