-20 db difference it's quite impressive. Keep in mind that -3 db means about twice less sound pressure. Once you add a second door to the existing one that goes to your laundry you should see a much bigger difference. Also, the sound goes through your building walls which means that you will hear the train anyway. If you go to a no sound room you end up hearing your heart beat, because our ears adapt to ambient noise. Overall very good video! 👍
Great video. The door probably needs to be replaced with something much heavier, and maybe get a special door sweep for the bottom of it if there’s a gap. From my understanding, the two only factors for soundproofing are the mass (weight) of whatever is between you and the noise, and also blocking air leaks, since sound is just air pressure waves. If it’s a hollow type door (pretty common), you might look into “solid core” doors, and get the heaviest densest one you can find . Or they might even make special soundproof doors.
My theories below, i. I think density too, ii. I think if he makes a double door w/ least 4" in between the doors'd help. Or even replace that former door w/ a cemented brick/ concrete wall. iii. He can try double soundproofing doors/ windows so he've soundproof doors/ windows behind soundproof doors/ windows.
It's going to be practically impossible to block out the noise from the train. 1) the lower the frequency, the harder it is to block off -- that's why you can hear your neighbours bass beats but not the entire song 2) the power generated by the passing train would cause even the surrounding buildings (including yours) to vibrate, effectively turning the walls into a diaphragm; essentially turning them into bass speakers.
I think 20dB is awesome. The major weak link in your old door. And then the low frequency waves probably arrive stronger that your phone's microphone probably can't pick up/detect well
Yeah glass can only do so much, but that's honestly a dramatic improvement, I'm wondering if some sound deadening curtains could give a slight improvement as well. Certainly if OP could replace the door/doorjam with a thicker door that seals tight similarly to the glass door. Depending how much they use that outdoor area could possibly stick some rockwool on the back side of that internal door.
Consider these getting/changing the following: - get a acustinc curtain for night time, it should further reduce the noise - replace that door [ideally the whole frame too, its too old], also when getting a new door most are hollow in the inside, so try getting a solid one theres few more options, but these should improve the sound isolation
This is great. Ppl don't realise the stress traffic/transport noise causes. It cost €5000 to get 1 window done in my house and the window is not that big.
You can also layer the windows with loaded vinyl lined sound curtains and apply a payer of loaded vinyl to the exterior utility door, that should reduce the sound by an additional 10 decimals.
What a spectaculair view you have man! I love it. Always much dynamic. It would look even more amazing when it's dark I guess. My window looks at the big green barn door across the street. That's it. And it also blocks the sun.
you could have achieved a -40db reduction like this: leaving the existing window in place, asking the cement guy to build an extra 10cm wall on the external side, and installing a double pane window into that: as a result you would have double windows (2 windows). The door towards the air-conditioner should be replaced completely. Thanks for the measurement!
Good video. Very informative. As someone who doesn't know much about sound, I was surprised that the ambient noise didn't reduce as much as I thought it would.
I moved to a residential area that has much more traffic noise than I anticipated. Reducing the noise in my condo by -20db would make a big difference. It's interesting that you mentioned the sound of rain. I find the sound of rain on the roof very comforting. It helps me to sleep.
20 db is quite a bit. In the audio world, you have to double your amplifier power every 3db of gain. So your windows went from 6400w to 100w relatively speaking.
Here is what I do at night to block the city noise in the bedroom, such as train noise! I have an air purifier machine that I turn on. It does make a fan air noise which is soothing and it cleans and filters the air I am breathing while I sleep. It is great for masking all the pesky city noises when you are trying to sleep. Maybe that may help you too. Besh wishes.
Nice city apartment. You should have replaced the utility closet door with a new "soundproof" door as well. You're only as strong as your weakest component.
Its laminated glass...if use thicker insulator(middle plastic layer) would decrease more sound Or sometimes they use another glass layer to insulated more...also very heavy...
it's difficult to sound proof thru glass, it can be done but it's gonna cost more, to reduce the sound you can opt for double sided glass door ( usually used in orchestra / band rooms), so it's really thick glass
Glass in the balcony. 😀👍🏻 everywhere you go now its noise. The day we run out of oil it will be so peacefull. Still i guess we all starve to death. I wear ear putty now.
@AXEL KAULBARS Noise sucks. Noise pollution. Light pollution. I hate it. Idiots with noisy bikes. What for? Its just noise. A mechanic that built engines for the most powerful racing boats said to me "noise isn't power". He was right.
@AXEL KAULBARS Precisely. Most people (including myself) who have arrived and watched this video came here to try and find ways to REDUCE the sounds coming into our homes so what’s your excuse? LOL
Coz that makes no sense. Why would anyone want to watch a video like this if they weren’t trying to reduce sounds (from trains, traffic etc) entering their personal space 😂😂😂🤦🏾♀️
the acoustic insulation of these windows is excellent, but the wooden door where you have air conditioning will also need to be replaced because it leaks and a lot of unnecessary noise goes through it, and another problem is that the banging of the rails is carried by the concrete foundations of the house
@@helmi_finance I move to Rawang 20 years ago because wanted a landed house but now thinking to retire in KL looking for apartment beside in Pudu pasar witj nice view and love the apartment but the noise is terrible! But after seeing your video the noise can be rectify so will reconsider
if you install opaque soundproof glass door on the wooden door, it might help a bit more but after that, it will be just pure vibrations from the tracks that will travel up to your apartment, cant help it source: I also live very close to an LRT track but apartment came with soundproof everything
You could probably add a window "insert" like a Fantastic Frame or an Indow window in from of the glass on your sliding doors/windows and drop the DB another 10-20 decibels.
To increase attenuation, I recommend sticking a 10mm thick clear acrylic panel on the inside using double-sided adhesive tape around the perimeter of the frame and creating an air cavity between the glass and the acrylic to reduce glazing resonance. After adding a second acrylic glass, attenuation of up to 50db can be achieved!!!
was horrified to compare the sound insulation of double glazing and triple glazing, because the difference is only 2db?! Like seriously for windows twice as expensive?
If you were to somehow soundproof that window. In the little room and change that door to a modern heavy duty sound proof door I’m sure your whole entire room would be wayyyyyyy much more silent. Because like you said the noise is getting in threw that window and door.
Playing white noise (or pink noise) - similar to the sound made by an FM radio not tuned to a station - can be a great way to combat noise. You quickly get used to the continuous white noise, and your brain will tune it out. But you will find the external noise is much less noticeable and irritating. (Also helps if you have a partner who snores!) If all else fails, wax earplugs will save the day!
Great video especially since this is in Malaysia. May i ask have u replaced the side door or not? Is there a reason it is not replaced? IMHO to soundproof completely requires review of your ceiling, wall and floor as well.
If a hard panel or a transparent (plexi)glass could be safely fixated on the inside of your terrace fence than part of sound could be reflected already. Maybe this 'old' glass was perfect in a way ? Of course I don't know if the regulations and weather conditions (wind) allow this. Also some reflection behind this open panel behind that door could reflect some noise. OK Succes
I’d be a bit annoyed at the soundproofing techs that they left that wooden door. They should’ve known that was going to be the weakest link and replaced it at the same time.
I thought that was useless without them changing the door to the balcony by the window before you sped the forming. You have to change that door then add soundproofing to the balcony Cross members on both sides.
I think maybe you should remove steel railing and install thick glass. That way you have two glass partitions between you and the noise. I would add value to your apartment. I read some articles about noise and the guy said the best reduction in noise is two pieces of glass one thicker than the other. Thin on balcony and thicker on bedroom window. The gap between the two panes of glass is most important. The greater the distance the better. So if you have 5 feet balcony then a big air gap lot between the two panes. First you need to solve the noise coming from the other door. Remember its the air gap between two panes of glass. Thick glass wont reduce the noise by much. If you had triple glazed windows it would be better. You need to research it before purchasing the windows.
Hi! Thanks for the great video. I’m also struggling with a lot of noise in my bedroom and am actively looking for solutions. Your windows look very effective in sound reduction. Can you let me know if they are double pane or mono? I realized there are vinyl laminated but apparently these windows come as mono and double panes with air gap in between the two. Please let me know. Thank you!
@@sdqsdq6274 Laminated glass is different and higher NRR to standard double glaze with an air-trap. You can of course increase the noise further with a secondary glaze+air trap, but at that point your window frames are almost 10cm thick and weigh more than a horse.
I have no idea. I think Malaysian urbanization like living next to train tracks in the middle of the city is still pretty new to us. Most Malaysians don't know what to expect in a home's built quality & I think developers are taking advantage of that.
You could use some soundproofing panels behind the door? Or a soundproofing curtain. I feel ya, have a construction site right next to my apartment and its driving me nuts
Out of curiosity, why dint you choose to install soundproof windows on your balcony instead of replacing the balcony doors with soundproof doors? That way you can enjoy your balcony without the noise
The old frame , windoes should have been kept in same spot and the new ones behind that old one!!! that will be an diference!!!, put some trees outside or other barrier and you will see...
hello, first of all thanks for sharing. I just wonder did your unit can hear only school announcement only? or you can even hear people /student talking or playing noise coming from the school? I am having same situation as yours which can hear all the activities or noise generated from the school. which really annoying! seem like I'm living in the school rather next to the school. headache!
Holy Mary mother of Jesus. You have to hear all that crazy shit? Ohhh hell NO. My PTSD is outta control I’m wearing ear plugs every single day just to get through this. Sudden sound bursts really are the worst for me. That’s a lot of noise you’re picking up there. God bless ya. That takes a lot of endurance.,
Someone said toe that even if you soundproof your windows thete is possibility the sound can go through the wall material. Sound proofing windows cant guarentee sound wont get through.
@@helmi_finance There is no Double Glazing (meaning two pieces with Air Gap in between) ? it is just two pieces of thick glasses glued together with PVC?
