Soundproofing Apartment Windows From Outside Noise!

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Noisy neighbors while living in an apartment can be irritating but soundproofing an apartment window could be your answer to make your apartment quieter and more peaceful.
These apartment soundproofing methods are all DIY and can be done without construction since you don't own it the rental you're soundproofing. Wether is sound proofing a window using acoustic sealants or window weatherstrip for noise, these cheap tips will get rid of some unwanted outside noise. You can even instal a soundproof window panel. Indow windows is the one I talk about in this video and works very well in blocking noise.
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@soundproofguide 8 ай бұрын

DIY WINDOW PLUG VIDEO - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJuUarmqndi9hWQ.htmlsi=ArpsQ81A56eaTJQH

@SCPVIDEOPRODUCTION 2 жыл бұрын

The best thing that worked for me is hearing loss. It’s been a really great fix. How ever everyone else says I talk too loud and make too much noise.

@BlackNightOMG 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahaha Lmao.

@intosound913 Жыл бұрын

and now every fart is an s.b.d.

@geesegoose740 Жыл бұрын

this worked for me too!!

@sabilza Жыл бұрын

Tbh sometimes I wish I could "disable" my hearing

@KingCharlesVI Жыл бұрын

bruh

@operationada 9 ай бұрын

this is so freaking helpful. I am literally going insane, as the block I live on has become extra industrial in the last year and it's driving me nuts. I hear trucks backing up ALL DAY LONG (beep beep beep). I can't wait to build a window plug, I'm gonna probably have to do it this weekend!

@soundproofguide 8 ай бұрын

Did you ever get the chance to build one? Here is a recent video where I finally build a window plug - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJuUarmqndi9hWQ.htmlsi=ArpsQ81A56eaTJQH

@RudyGOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the window plug video! Thanks for all you do!

@soundproofguide 8 ай бұрын

Took me long enough. but here it is. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJuUarmqndi9hWQ.htmlsi=ArpsQ81A56eaTJQH

@avvn9331 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip about Velcro tip for installation of window curtains will make sure to use that

@walid7189 2 жыл бұрын

How do I know that the noise is coming through the window and not because of the wall? I have a big window on a 23cm thick external wall where I hear general traffic noises (motorcycles, buses mainly). I am planning to replace the window to the one recommended. + Is there any other brands you can recommend on for the weather strips?

@Elli79406 Жыл бұрын

Q: Sound deadening curtains, using two If earth magnets were strategically sewn into the two curtains to overlap the curtains at the center opening, how effective would they be? Just curious. I do this with blackout curtains for keeping the heat or air conditioning localized to the cab of my class-C RV while traveling. The center opening makes it easier to get from the cab to the coach. It sure would be nice to have some sound dampening too.

@stevegiles8019 Жыл бұрын

Can industrial strength velcro be removed from the wall easily if renting?

@TomBVoxman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Which sound-deadening curtains do you recommend?

@74betty 11 ай бұрын

What is the best acoustic caulk for exterior windows

@MeloYolo Жыл бұрын

Whats the rule of thumb with sound? If I can hear them clearly from inside, are they able to hear me from inside?

@Tr0nzoid Жыл бұрын

In my experience, so-called soundproofing curtains do nothing. The windows don't block low sounds, which are very prominent these days with the loud mufflers and motors, and car radios. You need the double or triple pane windows, fewer windows, and more walls.

@paulpaul1429 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the DIY window plugs. Indow costs way too much for me and I really wanted to start recording some videos.

@wanderer29903 11 ай бұрын

Likewise. Did this video ever get made? 2 years ago in the video "Soundproofing Windows - What Works What Doesn't" he mentioned it was coming in a couple of weeks, went through the whole next 2 years of videos but couldn't find it anywhere.

@soundproofguide 8 ай бұрын

@@wanderer29903 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJuUarmqndi9hWQ.htmlsi=ArpsQ81A56eaTJQH

@soundproofguide 8 ай бұрын

I made the window plug video. Better late than never :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJuUarmqndi9hWQ.htmlsi=ArpsQ81A56eaTJQH

@renadw8708 Жыл бұрын

I just moved into my new appartment, but I live nearby a noisy surrounding. So I hear the traffic like loud and clear. I work from home and have meetings and phone calls on a regular basis. Does dry wall help?

@ayomideashiru554 Жыл бұрын

Did you find a solution to this ?

@alejandrosantamaria5010 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward for the window plug video!

@soundproofguide 8 ай бұрын

Here it is, Better late than never - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJuUarmqndi9hWQ.htmlsi=ArpsQ81A56eaTJQH

@morganm.-johnsen3903 Жыл бұрын

Did you ever make the video about the DIY window plug? I can’t find it on your page. This is all so helpful and I’d really like to build that plug!

@soundproofguide 8 ай бұрын

After a year, I finally made one - Here's the link - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJuUarmqndi9hWQ.htmlsi=ArpsQ81A56eaTJQH

@RonBrun-wh7mw 9 ай бұрын

Hi, I desperately need advice on making a window plug. I'm trying to soundproof the bedroom window from the noisy street (traffic noise). I've done everything I could with the original window (just regular new double glazing), but the improvement is not sufficient. My plan is to combine a sound insulating board and an absorptive material, but I'm not sure what to use specifically, as I'm getting conflicting information everywhere. I'm considering using Comformat Titan and applying a foam made from pressed polyurethane with a density of 80 kg/m³ and a thickness of 5 cm on it. I also thought about using a 1 cm thick MDF board and gluing it together with that polyurethane foam, or covering it with 1 cm mass loaded vinyl. I have a budget of 600 euros for one window of 3 m², but I can allocate more if necessary. Will any of these solutions work? Or what other materials should I use? I am open to any suggestion. Is Rw38 db of Comformat Titan even enough? If everything goes as planned, I would be more than happy to document the process for anyone interested. Best regards from Prague, Ron

@soundproofguide 8 ай бұрын

Hi Ron, Here is my recent window plug video! Hope you find it useful - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJuUarmqndi9hWQ.htmlsi=ArpsQ81A56eaTJQH

@RonBrun-wh7mw 8 ай бұрын

@@soundproofguide thanks a lot!

@dsharma1978 Жыл бұрын

I live in a rented apartment that has double pane glass windows. The problem is the traffic noise gets horrible at night, the double pane glass can only block about 15 dB of noise at max. I want a further reduction of these low frequency traffic noises (zooming vehicles, engine noise, tyre noise, etc.) by atleast 7-10 dB. I am ready to spend money but I am not allowed to replace windows. I am confused whether acoustic curtains or an acrylic window insert would make any difference.

@younjinpark8276 10 ай бұрын

i am in the same situation. did you resolve this issue?

@saddestchord7622 Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking about making a window plug. 5/8" drywall has fiberglass in it. I was thinking of building a frame of 1x2" lumber and using double layers of 5/8" on both sides of it with maybe some kind of insulation in the middle. Weatherstripping around the frame and handles just like your video shows. It would be pretty heavy and might be overkill, so I was hoping to find a video where someone had built something similar. This is the north-facing window of my music studio. It has three panes and I've caulked around it, but cold air still gets in during a windy winter day/night and it's literally ten feet from my neighbor's backyard. They have a pit bull that barks so loud you can hear the glass vibrate. It rings like a bell. Pretty tired of it.

@soundproofguide 8 ай бұрын

Did you build a window plug? Here is a recent video where I finally build one - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJuUarmqndi9hWQ.htmlsi=ArpsQ81A56eaTJQH

@saddestchord7622 8 ай бұрын

@soundproofguide I'd gathered up materials, but my friend had something of a nervous breakdown so I made him one instead. Next month I'm repainting my bedrooms and I'll do it then. The one I made works super well. I used double layers of 5/8" on the outside, a single layer on the interior side, and just filled the inside with regular pink insulation.

@muyy1 Жыл бұрын

hello i am building a window insert...I already build the frame. and i stuff with Rock wool insulation. However, I use the the vapor barrier to wrap the outside not fabric.. And i dont think my acoustic panel help alot.. is it because i need to use farbic to wrap outside??nor vapor barrier. because the window insert wont be able to absorb the sound,if i use the vapor barrier to wrap the frame.. like i see in your video you mention dont put the foil facing the window, otherwise it will deflect the sound.. And i still dont get it. how come such a thin plastic can deflect the sound???wont the sound just penetrate the plastic/foil and get absorb by the rock wool inside eventually, remember the sound can penetrate my window tho.. Lastly, Since changing the cover to fabric is so important, Can i just change the cover which facing the window only, so the sound can pass through from the window and leave the side with vapor barrier which facing the room

@threatnique 8 ай бұрын

did you ever make the window plugging video ? im looking to build a frame solution, with mass loaded vinyl, insulation.

@soundproofguide 8 ай бұрын

I certainly did! Took me long enough lol Here's the link - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJuUarmqndi9hWQ.htmlsi=ArpsQ81A56eaTJQH

@durbledurb3992 8 ай бұрын

I've got a lot of corrigated cardboard left over from furniture packaging. I was thinking about doing work and just building a panel full of that cardboard in layers, encased in fabric that I can plug into the windows, but make it a slight bit too large so it makes a tight seal in the window port. Is that a good way to do it?

@ohmyleftside Жыл бұрын

Great video. What type of insulation would you use for a window plug?

@soundproofguide Жыл бұрын

Rockwool! Also mass loaded vinyl on each sides.

@ohmyleftside Жыл бұрын

@@soundproofguide thank you! So, inside the wooden frame it would be drywall, mlv, rockwool, mlv, drywall?

@soundproofguide 8 ай бұрын

@@ohmyleftside kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJuUarmqndi9hWQ.htmlsi=ArpsQ81A56eaTJQH

@surfingtv 10 ай бұрын

how would you DIY such a thing...

@Vanessinha91Pucca Жыл бұрын

Have he release the Window Panel video? If so i couldn't find

@soundproofguide 8 ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJuUarmqndi9hWQ.htmlsi=ArpsQ81A56eaTJQH

@Jakilyn Жыл бұрын

Just moved into a rental house that's very close to the street. It was just remodeled with brand new windows. I need to do something quick as I work from home & the street noise is interfering with my calls😔

@CrazyKrazyMind Жыл бұрын

exactly the same problem for me! did you find a solution!

@Jakilyn Жыл бұрын

@CrazyKrazyMind Yes! Broke the lease with permission from the landlord and moved back to our former rental house in the country. Fk city life, it ain't for me!!🤣🤣🤣

@SalivaYOUTUBE Жыл бұрын

So as far as a pressure fit window panel costing $1k, since they work by creating an air pocket to eat the noise, would double sided tape and a heat shrink plastic insulation sheet work the same way?

@Akikaze02496 11 ай бұрын

Have you tried the solution you have asked about? I'm curious to know your results.

@js_guyman Жыл бұрын

Did you end up making the video on making the window plug? That's what I'm hoping to find

@soundproofguide Жыл бұрын

Not yet… I’ll get to it. Keep checking 😊

@melissacoach Жыл бұрын

@@soundproofguide Is it made yet? This is the video I need!

@soundproofguide 8 ай бұрын

A year late but made it - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJuUarmqndi9hWQ.htmlsi=ArpsQ81A56eaTJQH

@xswooshx Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to add a small correction. The description has "neighbors" spelled incorrectly. Should be a quick fix, thanks!

@soundproofguide Жыл бұрын

Fixed! Thanks 😊

@ALJessica Жыл бұрын

When Will you make the video about building a window a plug?😊

@soundproofguide 8 ай бұрын

Here is the link to my recent window plug video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJuUarmqndi9hWQ.htmlsi=ArpsQ81A56eaTJQH

@davidsanchezaraiza9889 Жыл бұрын

When the window plug video?

@soundproofguide 8 ай бұрын

6 months later 🙂kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJuUarmqndi9hWQ.htmlsi=ArpsQ81A56eaTJQH

@xxmyspac Жыл бұрын

We need this cause we're being invaded with idiots and there loud car noise cause they need so much attention

@doneivesworld1152 2 жыл бұрын

They started construction of a new apartment building right outside my apartment block, they work from 8am - 6pm and I work from home 😭 Idk what I'm looking for but I need something because I can't do this for the next few months

@soundproofguide 2 жыл бұрын

That’s unfortunate… construction noise is difficult to block when living in an apartment since you can’t make any alterations. Also, a lot of construction noise is low frequency sound that probably makes the walls shake a bit? If that’s the case it needs to be decoupled which would be a cost to the landlord. At least the construction noise should be temporary. Maybe try earplugs in the meantime if you’re not required to be on a call…Best of luck!

@Sam-ep3jo 2 жыл бұрын

Sony WH-1000XM4

@Jack-ns9sz 2 жыл бұрын

get a good pair of noise canceling headphones

@Hal-Blue 2 жыл бұрын

The person said they work from home which means they may be having conversations with customers.some people are working from home by computer. So ear plugs won't help them Many people work from home now. I think ear plugs isn't the help the person needs. I work from home I need to talk to clients that ear plug suggestion. Isn't what the person seems to be asking

@poojabasak000 11 ай бұрын

I am also having the same problem. I want to block the sound. I live in ground floor so the noises are very loud

@BassicBill 10 күн бұрын

i appreciate the information. You can further improve your future videos by practicing using fewer words as to increase the information density.

@UlfilasNZ Жыл бұрын

Some people do own apartments....you shouldn't presume people just rent them.

@soundproofguide Жыл бұрын

The biggest difference between a condo and an apartment is ownership. An apartment is defined as a residence that is rented, often as part of a larger residential building. A condo can be similar in structure to an apartment - usually a unit within a larger residential building - but condos are owned instead of rented. If you “own” an apartment, then it’s not an apartment. But heck, where you’re from it probably is. Thanks for commenting.

@scottyh8494 Жыл бұрын

Why would you assume people don't own their own apartment?

@soundproofguide Жыл бұрын

Because their not apartments where I’m from if you own them, they’re condos.

@medezintv 4 ай бұрын

Dont be a dick, he’s helping everybody

@lynx873 Жыл бұрын

The best thing I found is earplug 😂

@UKcomedyfan28 10 ай бұрын

I have a noisy gutter pipe dripping outside my bedroom window as I type this comment. I don’t want to have to wear earplugs to sleep in my own home (apartment). They’re not comfortable and I don’t like wearing them.