How to Soundproof Your Bakersfield Windows
Do you ever get woken up by an early morning garbage truck or a party going on next door and wished that outside noises would stay on the outside?
Sound sneaks into your house through cracks, crevices, and through glass and can result in sleepless nights. Windows, in particular bigger, older windows, are a major source of sound coming into your home, and by doing some basic soundproofing you can significantly reduce unwanted noise.
Here are a few things that Bakersfield homeowners 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 affordable DIY solution to soundproof your windows. Because sound travels through the air, blocking any gaps or openings near your windows will help reduce sound. You can add foam tape to the outside of your window sashes. If there’s a double-hung window or a sliding door you can use vinyl v-strips on the outer sides of the windows. You can also apply caulk around windows and over any openings to block airflow.
One drawback of this DIY solution is that it’s more of a short-term solution, and it clash with your room’s style.
Add sturdier window treatments like plantation shutters
installing heavy material such as Bakersfield’s best plantation shutters can help block outside noise.
Plantation shutters are a stylish way to block the noise entering your home while also improving your home’s energy efficiency. Polywood plantation shutters have a patented built-in weatherstripping design that blocks out noise as well as heat and cold.
Polywood plantation shutters are resilient, which means that they have more longevity those DIY solutions. They’re typically less expensive than replacing your windows, and once installed become a permanent part of your home, which can up your home’s resale value.
Put in a sound-proofing plug
If you have a lot of loud constant noise like construction noises you could benefit from 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 might look unattractive), people use sound plugs at night or in rooms that don’t get much traffic.
Replace or add additional windows
If you have old windows and you experience draftiness as well as unwanted outside sounds, it’s probably time to think about replacing your windows. If you don’t have the budget to replace all your windows, you might install exterior storm windows or another window pane to windows that are particular problems. The downside is that installing new windows or adding extra panes can still be a pricey option.
Start reducing your outside noise today
Are you itching for a restful night of sleep, and do you want a more permanent solution to your noise problem? Then give us a call at 661-449-1092 or fill out the form below to schedule a no obligation window treatment estimate. We’ll show you all your window treatment options in Bakersfield and end your noise problem with a solution that is as stylish as it is functional.
