ᐅ Fence as noise protection from the neighbor. What materials or designs are most effective at blocking sound?
Created on: 7 Aug 2018 11:58
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Illo77
Hello,
We want to build a fence a few meters away on the neighbor’s property line, mainly to reduce the noise disturbance for our neighbor.
Our neighbor (75 years old) is bothered by the fact that our children (2 and 6 years old) play a lot in the garden, especially now during the holidays and the nearly unbearable heat during the day. They sometimes play outside until just before 8 p.m., as our property is pleasantly shaded from 6 p.m. onwards.
Since the sandbox, pool, and mud kitchen are located close to the property boundary near the neighbor, their terrace is quite close to the activity. Our older child has a hearing impairment and a very sensitive ear, which causes him to speak and shout loudly while playing (which also annoys us), and the younger one naturally raises their volume as well.
So, I had the idea to build a wall on our side in this area to reduce the noise he hears from us. The initial idea was a basement block or formwork block wall, although visually it’s not very appealing and looks more like a silo wall.
Have any of you done something like this before and possibly have suggestions on what absorbs sound best? Whether a solid wooden fence, a dry-stone wall, or a gabion wall… just the required height would be a lot of work with foundations, etc.
We want to build a fence a few meters away on the neighbor’s property line, mainly to reduce the noise disturbance for our neighbor.
Our neighbor (75 years old) is bothered by the fact that our children (2 and 6 years old) play a lot in the garden, especially now during the holidays and the nearly unbearable heat during the day. They sometimes play outside until just before 8 p.m., as our property is pleasantly shaded from 6 p.m. onwards.
Since the sandbox, pool, and mud kitchen are located close to the property boundary near the neighbor, their terrace is quite close to the activity. Our older child has a hearing impairment and a very sensitive ear, which causes him to speak and shout loudly while playing (which also annoys us), and the younger one naturally raises their volume as well.
So, I had the idea to build a wall on our side in this area to reduce the noise he hears from us. The initial idea was a basement block or formwork block wall, although visually it’s not very appealing and looks more like a silo wall.
Have any of you done something like this before and possibly have suggestions on what absorbs sound best? Whether a solid wooden fence, a dry-stone wall, or a gabion wall… just the required height would be a lot of work with foundations, etc.
Hello Illo,
I think that’s really kind and fair of you. Apparently, there are many types of soundproof walls – I’d suggest doing some thorough research online. The appearance can be greatly improved with climbing plants, which also help improve the environment.
I would speak directly to the neighbor about what you are planning and ask for their opinion. Maybe they will even contribute something – who knows.
I think that’s really kind and fair of you. Apparently, there are many types of soundproof walls – I’d suggest doing some thorough research online. The appearance can be greatly improved with climbing plants, which also help improve the environment.
I would speak directly to the neighbor about what you are planning and ask for their opinion. Maybe they will even contribute something – who knows.
kaho674 schrieb:
Maybe he will even contribute something – who knows. I don’t think you really believe that yourself. I don’t know any retiree who doesn’t watch their money carefully. Neither within nor outside the family.
Wanting something but refusing to give money is the rule about 90% of the time.
I deliberately didn’t write “stingy” :-p
Zaba12 schrieb:
You don’t really believe that yourself. I don’t know any retiree who doesn’t watch their money carefully. Neither within nor outside the family.
Wanting something but not willing to spend money on it is the rule about 90% of the time.
I deliberately didn’t write stingy Honestly, Zaba, someone needs to give you a hug.
kaho674 schrieb:
Honestly, Zaba, someone should give you a hug. I already have someone.
Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence starting from the age of 75.
How often did my father or mother get upset about their own fathers? Both my parents took their fathers on vacations and paid for everything. But when it came to contributing to the gas money for the trip home as a kind gesture, they were outraged, accusing us of only wanting money.
Really unbelievable. The most recent “incident” happened just two months ago with my aunt.
Zaba12 schrieb:
Someone already does.
Unfortunately, it’s common practice starting from the age of 75.
How often have my father or mother been upset about their own fathers. Both mother and father took them on holidays, paid for everything, and when it came to covering the gas for the return trip as a kind gesture, they got offended, accusing them of just wanting money.
Really unbelievable. The latest “incident” happened just two months ago with my aunt. In our family, it’s the exact opposite. Everyone always wants to pay first and treat the others. You shouldn’t generalize from your family to others. I don’t either, but I at least hope for fairness, consideration, tolerance, and so on.
kaho674 schrieb:
In our family, it’s actually the opposite. Everyone always wants to pay first and invite the others. You shouldn’t generalize your family’s behavior to others. I don’t either, but I do hope for fairness, consideration, tolerance, and so on.You’re not seriously telling me that the older members of your family compete to pay every bill? For me, it’s not about anything else; here, everyone is generous as long as it doesn’t get out of hand :-p