The Best Ways to Soundproof Your Raleigh Windows

Do you ever have a situation where you’re jolted out of sleep by an early morning garbage truck or a party going on next door and wished that you could keep outside noises where they belong?

Sound sneaks into your home through openings, gaps, and through material like glass and can result in restless nights. Windows, especially larger, older windows, can be a major source of noise entering your home, and if you soundproof your windows you can significantly reduce unwanted noise.

These are a few things that Raleigh residents can do to soundproof your windows and lessen noise from outdoors.

Add caulk or weatherstripping to the window frame

Installing weatherstripping or caulk is an inexpensive “do it yourself” solution to reduce noise. Since sound waves travel most easily through the air, blocking any gaps or crevices near your windows will reduce noise. You can add foam tape to the sides of your window sashes. If you have a sliding glass door or a double-hung window you can use vinyl v-strips on the exterior. You can also caulk the crevices around windows and over any openings to stop airflow.

 

One drawback of this do it yourself solution is that it’s not a long-term solution, and it clash with your room’s style.

Add sturdier window treatments like plantation shutters

Adding dense material like Raleigh’s best plantation shutters can soften the noise coming through your windows.

Plantation shutters are an eye-pleasing way to block the noise entering your home while also making your home greener. Polywood plantation shutters have a patented built-in weatherstripping design that blocks out unwanted noise and temperature.

Polywood faux wood shutters are durable, meaning they have more longevity those DIY solutions. They are less expensive than installing new windows, and after they’re put in are a permanent part of your house, which can increase your home’s resale value.

Put in a sound-proofing plug

If you experience constant noise like construction noises you can use a sound-proofing plug. This DIY solution is a straight piece of foam that you wedge in your window. Because the foam blocks light (and can look out of place), people use sound plugs during the night or in rooms that guests don’t see.

Replace or add additional windows

If you have old windows and you're suffering from air drafts as well as distracting outside sounds, it could be time to consider new windows. If replacing all your windows is outside of your budget, you might add exterior storm windows or an extra window pane to especially noticeable windows. The drawback is that getting new windows or even adding extra panes can be a less affordable option.

Start reducing your outside noise today

Are you ready for a good night’s sleep, and do you want to finally be rid of your noise problem? Then give us a call at 919-887-9198 or fill out the form below to get a free in-home estimate. We’ll go through all your window covering options in Raleigh and put an end to your noise problem with a solution that is as beautiful as it is functional.