Hello,
perhaps some of you have experience with this.
Unfortunately, we did not get our desired plot in a newly developed residential area. As an alternative, we were offered a plot next to the railway tracks.
A noise barrier wall (4 m high) will be built. The distance from the plot to the noise barrier is about 20 m (65 feet).
We were told that the first row of houses will be quieter than the ones behind it. Somehow, I find it hard to believe that. Also, I think vibrations will be noticeable.
Only a tram will run on these tracks. No freight trains or high-speed trains will operate on this route.
Does anyone have experience with this?
perhaps some of you have experience with this.
Unfortunately, we did not get our desired plot in a newly developed residential area. As an alternative, we were offered a plot next to the railway tracks.
A noise barrier wall (4 m high) will be built. The distance from the plot to the noise barrier is about 20 m (65 feet).
We were told that the first row of houses will be quieter than the ones behind it. Somehow, I find it hard to believe that. Also, I think vibrations will be noticeable.
Only a tram will run on these tracks. No freight trains or high-speed trains will operate on this route.
Does anyone have experience with this?
You really don’t notice it anymore. We currently live 350 meters (380 yards) from the train station. There are no vibrations, and we no longer hear the noise.
However, it would probably be more expensive with new buildings.
And as Sirhc mentioned, car noise is worse because it is irregular.
However, it would probably be more expensive with new buildings.
And as Sirhc mentioned, car noise is worse because it is irregular.
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Sebastian7930 Jul 2016 14:13You might think you no longer notice it – but subconsciously, you still perceive it.
Otherwise, no one would be able to live near highways or airports.
Noise can affect your health – and this can happen gradually. It may or may not happen... for me, as someone very sensitive to noise, that would be completely unacceptable.
Otherwise, no one would be able to live near highways or airports.
Noise can affect your health – and this can happen gradually. It may or may not happen... for me, as someone very sensitive to noise, that would be completely unacceptable.
We are forced to build the house in such a way that no noise can be perceived inside. Sleep and relaxation should not be affected by subconscious disturbances. If, during grilling or gardening—when spending time outside during the day—an occasional train passes by, I don’t believe that causes any health issues.
I agree that noise can generally have negative health effects. Personally, I find constant background noise from a highway much worse, or even aircraft noise. It becomes particularly unpleasant when you cannot escape it indoors, for example, if 30 or 40 year old windows are installed that do not adequately block outside noise (or the exterior walls).
You need to be aware of the surroundings and build accordingly. We would do this even without the regulations.
I agree that noise can generally have negative health effects. Personally, I find constant background noise from a highway much worse, or even aircraft noise. It becomes particularly unpleasant when you cannot escape it indoors, for example, if 30 or 40 year old windows are installed that do not adequately block outside noise (or the exterior walls).
You need to be aware of the surroundings and build accordingly. We would do this even without the regulations.
I lived directly next to a railway line for 25 years. My bedroom faced the tracks, and from the window, I had a great view of every train passing by.
You get used to it very quickly and stop noticing the trains, even though there were many freight trains back then. My girlfriends at the time always said they could never sleep there. After about five days, it was no problem anymore. The only time you really noticed was when you were watching TV, because it seemed like a train would pass by during a quiet, suspenseful scene.
There was no soundproofing or anything like that—just double-glazed windows. Of course, it’s not really quiet in the area. You simply stop perceiving it.
It’s always hard to say beforehand whether you can live with it or not. I personally would never have a problem. Still, I don’t know if I would buy or build a house in such a location. It’s tough. Really tough.
PS: A busy road nearby is actually much louder and more annoying.
You get used to it very quickly and stop noticing the trains, even though there were many freight trains back then. My girlfriends at the time always said they could never sleep there. After about five days, it was no problem anymore. The only time you really noticed was when you were watching TV, because it seemed like a train would pass by during a quiet, suspenseful scene.
There was no soundproofing or anything like that—just double-glazed windows. Of course, it’s not really quiet in the area. You simply stop perceiving it.
It’s always hard to say beforehand whether you can live with it or not. I personally would never have a problem. Still, I don’t know if I would buy or build a house in such a location. It’s tough. Really tough.
PS: A busy road nearby is actually much louder and more annoying.
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Username_wahl30 Jul 2016 22:39That certainly varies from person to person. I can’t even tolerate a ticking alarm clock in the bedroom, and I would never want to live on a main road again. In such cases, I would also trust my gut feeling and avoid it at the slightest doubt.
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