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.
kaho674 schrieb:
Hello Illo,
I think it’s really kind and fair of you. There seem to be many different types of soundproof walls – I’d suggest doing some thorough Google research. The appearance can be greatly improved with climbing plants, which also helps to improve the climate.
I would directly discuss with the neighbor what you are planning and ask for their opinion. Maybe they’ll even contribute something – who knows. EinMarc schrieb:
Wow^^ 4 pages and only one response actually addressing the main question
On the topic and to the threadstarter:
When it comes to soundproofing against children’s noise (mostly high frequencies), it’s relatively straightforward since this doesn’t require especially complex or heavy constructions.
Sound spreads relatively linearly (to put it simply) and can therefore be blocked or redirected with simple soundproof structures so that most of it passes over the neighbor’s ear level. We will leave out diffraction at the overcoming point for now, as that would be too much detail.
However, the height of the enclosure is important, and you should discuss this with your neighbor. Depending on the country, only 1.5m (5 feet) high fences are allowed directly on the property line; any additional height requires additional setback from the boundary on a one-to-one ratio. Two useful answers. The others completely miss the point because nobody really reads carefully.
My advice: Maybe you can agree on a material with your neighbors. So try talking again. Your willingness is there... Neighborhood and goodwill for all come before selfishness! Most people here clearly still need to learn this: they have little property or children and immediately insist on their rights, demanding unreasonably without consideration.
I really think your project is very commendable.
I would check the zoning plan to see how tall the fence is allowed to be. Several materials are suitable as sound barriers, not just concrete but also steel, glass, or wood. It is also important that the fence consists of solid panels with as few gaps as possible. Gabions are also recommended; I see them more and more often along highways as sound barriers for the residential areas behind them.
I would check the zoning plan to see how tall the fence is allowed to be. Several materials are suitable as sound barriers, not just concrete but also steel, glass, or wood. It is also important that the fence consists of solid panels with as few gaps as possible. Gabions are also recommended; I see them more and more often along highways as sound barriers for the residential areas behind them.
niri09 schrieb:
By the way, gabions are also recommended; I increasingly see them along highways as sound barriers for the residential areas behind them They are too ugly.
kaho674 schrieb:
Those are too ugly. That’s a matter of personal taste. I think they look great, they can be designed in many ways, and this was about soundproofing after all. Gabions are available with concrete walls in between, wood, or even glass... but of course, they are not exactly cheap either...
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