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With a high population density, the urban environment lacks privacy and is very noisy. By finding ways to soundproof the home, you can create a tranquil oasis within the urbanscape. The following factors can help reduce noise from windows:

Seal gaps along with windows

Small gaps between a window frame and an interior wall can let outdoor noise into the home. The easiest way to close these gaps is to use acoustic caulk. Using this noise-proof, latex-based sealant, one can reduce sound transmission in windows.

Install window inserts

Living in the city life with constant noise pollution and honking vehicles, soundproofing is an effective way to escape the cacophony. Glass inserts are made of laminated glass. They comprise thick glass consisting of two layers of glass with an intervening layer of plastic that blocks harsh vibrations. These glass inserts are installed about five inches from the interior window face. The air space between the insert and the window prevents sound vibrations from passing through the glass, resulting in better sound reduction than double-pane windows.

Replace single-pane windows with double-pane equivalents.

For places that have moderate outside noise, one can consider replacing single-pane windows with double-pane windows. Indicative of the name, single-pane windows have just one layer of glass in the window frame, while double-pane windows consist of two pieces of glass with air between them. Since single-pane glass windows lack air barriers between their glass frames, they cannot be used as sound obstructions since they permit sound to move into the interior.

Soundproofing is therefore very important in inner-city locations and with these methods, it is possible to create serene home interiors. With these tips, you can observe a drastic improvement in the level of noise breaking into your home.