External noises can be very annoying, especially when you are resting. Regardless of the sources that generate these noises, you should know that there are solutions to reduce their intensity, so you don't have to panic and think about moving.
There is a list of activities you need to apply to your home in order to reduce the noise that enters, but after completing these activities you will realize it was worth it. Moreover, besides acoustic insulation, you will notice that your home is better insulated thermally as well. This way, energy bills will decrease.
Here are the measures you need to take to soundproof your home:
Plug the holes and cracks.
This operation can be extremely detailed but you should know that noises infiltrate even the smallest openings. Use a tube with polyurethane foam or a silicone gun and seal, with much patience, the holes and cracks around windows, doors, water or heating pipes, and cables.
Also, if you have a door with a mail slot, cover that slot and install an external mailbox.
Covers spaces at door and window sills
There are chedere products available on the market that can help you cover the gaps left between the door frame and the door.
Install windows with good sound insulation.
If you are planning to renovate your house, consider purchasing doors and windows with very good insulation: thick glass and strong frames. This will help prevent noise from outside and provide good thermal insulation.
Insulate walls and ceiling with mineral wool.
The most recommended and widely used solution by specialists is plastering walls or ceilings with gypsum boards under which glass wool insulation has been placed. This method appears to be the most efficient as well.
