ᐅ Replacing or upgrading the front door panel for improved sound insulation
Created on: 18 Jan 2021 21:45
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Bauherr&-frau
Dear forum,
We moved into our house in April, and you have always supported us. Now I need to take action again and would appreciate your feedback. :-) We have a stylish front door, but we occasionally hear cars passing by from the street. The house is located about 30 meters (98 feet) from the road, which is a village street. No cars pass by in the evening, but there are some during the day. Is there a way to add sound insulation to the inside of the front door afterwards? It is completely airtight. The noise penetrates through the door leaf.
Here are some ideas I have considered:
Attached is a photo. The window next to it is triple-glazed (SSK 4). Nothing gets through there except when a truck drives past on occasion. What do you think? Many thanks in advance. I love this forum. :-)
We moved into our house in April, and you have always supported us. Now I need to take action again and would appreciate your feedback. :-) We have a stylish front door, but we occasionally hear cars passing by from the street. The house is located about 30 meters (98 feet) from the road, which is a village street. No cars pass by in the evening, but there are some during the day. Is there a way to add sound insulation to the inside of the front door afterwards? It is completely airtight. The noise penetrates through the door leaf.
Here are some ideas I have considered:
- Double boarding with Knauf Silentboard, then plastering. Attach using Beko construction adhesive without drilling.
- Bond 10 mm (0.4 inch) laminated safety glass with PVB film in glossy white.
- Carpenter option with mineral wool and a new inner frame applied on top. We know him well, and he’s enthusiastic about trying this experiment.
- Contact door manufacturer for a new inner panel… this is probably the most extensive option.
Attached is a photo. The window next to it is triple-glazed (SSK 4). Nothing gets through there except when a truck drives past on occasion. What do you think? Many thanks in advance. I love this forum. :-)
Bauherr&-frau20 Jan 2021 13:36So the front door has an external applied panel, so unfortunately that option is out. Although on the inside there are only classic plastic glazing beads, which are also found on windows. These can be removed, and then I will check how it looks there. The carpenter is (as mentioned) happy to create a kind of applied panel on the inside as well.
I had the idea of using bituminous heavy-duty membrane as well. Then add a Knauf Silentboard and have the carpenter work on it?
I had the idea of using bituminous heavy-duty membrane as well. Then add a Knauf Silentboard and have the carpenter work on it?
11ant schrieb:
Is the panel on the outside overlapping the frame, or is that why you’re considering adding an extension rather than replacing the panel?I assume that replacing the panel on a uPVC door supported by only three hinges is only possible to a limited extent.
After all, more weight is needed to dampen sound. At the moment, it’s probably just thin plastic and a PUR core that work against that.
Still, I would contact the supplier to see what they can do. That will be the cleanest option. I wouldn’t think of just stuffing something in and filling it in. I also wouldn’t increase the door’s weight noticeably without prior consultation.
Bauherr&-frau21 Jan 2021 20:52We will definitely check with the supplier; you are right about that. However, I don’t think that heavy-duty plastic sheeting and a bit of drywall should put significant strain on the hinges. My goal isn’t to completely block out highway noise, but rather to reduce the sound of cars in the hallway, at least to decouple it a little. 🙂
The note about the weight is definitely valid and important! Thanks for that. :-) In the end, if the door is soundproof but falls out of the frame, it doesn’t help at all.
The note about the weight is definitely valid and important! Thanks for that. :-) In the end, if the door is soundproof but falls out of the frame, it doesn’t help at all.
Schimi179122 Jan 2021 09:51A thick heavy curtain absorbs a lot of sound ... 😀
(but would you want that in the entrance area?)
(but would you want that in the entrance area?)