How to Soundproof Your Baltimore Windows
Do you ever get jolted out of sleep early in the morning by traffic or a party going on next door and wished that outside noises would stay...outside?
Noise comes into your home through cracks, gaps, and through glass and can lead to restless nights. Windows, especially bigger, older windows, can be a major source of sound entering your home, and if you soundproof your windows you can drastically mitigate unwanted noise.
These are a few things that Baltimore homeowners can do to soundproof your windows and lessen noise from outdoors.
Add caulk or weatherstripping to your windows
Installing caulk or weatherstripping is an inexpensive DIY solution to soundproof your windows. Because air carries sound waves easily, blocking any gaps or openings by your windows will help reduce sound. You can add foam tape to the top or bottom of your window sashes. For a sliding glass door or a double-hung window you can use vinyl v-strips on the outer sides. You can also caulk the crevices around windows and over any splits to block airflow.
One downside of this do it yourself solution is that it’s more of a short-term solution, and it might damper how good your windows look.
Add dense window treatments like plantation shutters
Putting in dense window treatments such as Baltimore’s best plantation shutters can help soundproof your windows immensely.
Plantation shutters are a stylish way to reduce the sound that can come inside while also improving your home’s energy efficiency. Polywood plantation shutters have a patented built-in weatherstripping design that locks out air, temperature, and noise.
Polywood shutters are durable, so they’ll last a lot longer than those DIY solutions. They are more affordable than replacing your windows, and after they’re put in are a permanent build in your home, which can up your home’s resale value.
Get a sound-proofing plug
If you suffer from constant noise such as those from construction you can use a sound-proofing plug. This do it yourself solution is a large piece of foam that you fit into the crevice around your window. Since the foam blocks light (and can look awkward), people use sound plugs in the evening or if they really need them for a short period of time.
Replace or install extra windows
If your windows are older and you're suffering from air drafts as well as unwanted outside sounds, it could be time to invest in new windows. If replacing all your windows is outside of your budget, you might add exterior storm windows or an extra window pane to windows that are particular problems. The downside is that replacing your windows or even adding extra panes can be a less affordable option.
Soundproof your Baltimore windows 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 301-321-7998 or fill out the form below to schedule a free in-home estimate. We’ll show you all your window covering choices in Baltimore and put an end to your noise problem with a solution that is as stylish as it is functional.
