Cheap way to Soundproof a Window for Night Shift Workers!

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@soundproofguide 5 ай бұрын

Links to ALL products I recommend in the description of this video!

@antoniodittman5820 11 ай бұрын

From someone who has worked with windows a lot: Do not measure the window frame height width and depth, they are rarely square and true. Cut thin strips of 1/8" ply or something similar and fit them into the frame and use hot glue to make a template for the window's shape. Cut your sheetrock to that shape and then cut your framing material to size and build your frame. Also you should reinforce the inside of the frame corners with wooden blocks, as screws through a buttjoint into endgrain will fail in one of a few ways before too long.

@soundproofguide 11 ай бұрын

Great information! Thanks!

@74betty 3 ай бұрын

Do u have advice for doing this but wirh making the wood frame and adding clear plexiglass (to cut down on sound)? We want to make a wood frame and then connect the plexiglass somehow w a handle for easy removal.

@ThatNikoLove 2 ай бұрын

I repurposed a 3 inch queen bed foam topper for the inside as the deadening for both of my 36x35 windows since I didn’t have green glue or dynamat. Cut to a super tight fit with an electric bread knife. I literally couldnt hear fireworks for july 4th or the crazy dog next door. Make sure you are very thorough soundproofing your door or outside noise will travel from other rooms.

@mikemcdonald5147 11 ай бұрын

id like to see a test using a db meter with and without the window plug. Maybe have a lawnmower running sitting outside the window. Test without and with using the db meter to see how much it really blocks.

@soundproofguide 11 ай бұрын

Great idea for a follow up video!

@safffff1000 11 ай бұрын

Try using cardboard, a lot lighter

@missjennabee123 8 ай бұрын

I second this! I need need NEED to block out the noise from the street of my apartment. I didn’t realize it was this nosey when I signed the lease but it’s in the flight path of an airport! Here for a year so trying to make the most of the situation but curtains ain’t cutting it. Getting earplugs while I research and binge all your videos but for me- I just want to do whatever to block as much noise as possible and I’d love to see the decrease in sound. Whatever I build I’ll share my results with you! Before and after with my dB ratings.

@BlackNightOMG 7 ай бұрын

@@soundproofguide 3 months later... Upload the video please

@kaiNeey 7 ай бұрын

+1 we are dying for this video :D

@sheilayungk7815 11 ай бұрын

I purchased a "window insert" from a company called, "Indow". I bought it for noise reduction. It will be shipping to me soon. It is a test. I'm putting it into my kitchen window. I live in a condo apartment. I hear everything!!! I hear neighbors through my walls, which I tolerate. What I can't tolerate is the noise from the landscapers!! I'm on the second floor. When they use the machines to cut grass and bushes it is extremely noisy!! This is the main reason I'm getting this. However, the window in my bedroom is made up of four windows each measuring around 28" by 51". I paid a lot for the insert. I guess I would have to make maybe two plugs for this area. I appreciate your videos. Also, I have never built anything in my life so this would be a challenge!!

@soundproofguide 11 ай бұрын

Indow windows works well if you already have a thin window that’s letting in a lot of noise! Here’s a video where I test out the indow window insert! You’ll be able to hear the difference! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6GoeXqGid5lr8Usi=YLYt_0bPp8Q3lZI3

@ericdimarzio5756 8 ай бұрын

How did the insert work out?

@mhaas281 5 ай бұрын

what as the results? do it help much?

@ragemony 10 ай бұрын

Im about to do this with the vinyl mass thingy. The dogs barking in the others apartments are not letting me sleep at night. I would like to know your background to know how you became so knowledgable on this topic, maybe for a short or a video.

@jublywubly 11 ай бұрын

4:00 A pilot hole should be about the diameter of the screw minus the thread of the screw, not the size of the entire screw. People should also be aware that window frames aren't always perfectly square. They could be a bit out of alignment. When I did a big area of heat shielding for my huge bedroom window, I had to add some strips of cardboard around the edges, to fill in the tiny gaps where light was still shining in. Now, most of the day the room is pretty well pitch black and it doesn't get as hot or cold as the rest of the house.

@soundproofguide 10 ай бұрын

Yes I should have mentioned that about the window not completely square. The weatherstrip should do the rest. Thanks

@faisal-ca 3 ай бұрын

What about making a window plug using 4 drywalls glued together and weather stripping to make sure no gaps are left.

@baysidelad1 11 ай бұрын

Isn't noise like water? (i.e. path of least resistance?) The box frame is brilliant, but the weather strip is surely the weak point in stopping the noise getting through?

@soundproofguide 11 ай бұрын

There is a rubber weatherstrip that might work even better!

@HAIRHOLIC_1 5 ай бұрын

I lived on a high road in an old Victorian house in London UK, the house had original single glazed windows and they let in a lot of noise and cold, i have drastically improved the noise just with weather strips that I have bought from the dollar £ store, it was crazy

@leeb.7188 11 ай бұрын

What about installing glass block (if you own the home)? They let light in, but I would think that the thickness would reduce any sound coming in.

@soundproofguide 11 ай бұрын

Great question! They have clear inserts on the market that works quite well! Here’s a link of a video I made testing one out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6GoeXqGid5lr8Usi=BjJmzeDQTtyJrGa8

@FanaticDrummer 5 ай бұрын

Waste of money just buy new windows lol They will cost just as much

@JP5466 4 ай бұрын

3/4" Plywood and 1/2" cork underlay might be even better and lighter. Drywall/sheetrock tends to vibrate resonant frequencies with anything below 125Hz.

@Panthermic2024 5 ай бұрын

As an alternative to this I found that you can get solid hardwood shutters online custom made to measure. This means that you can block quite a lot of noise and still be able to open your window and get light in the daytime.

@soundproofguide 5 ай бұрын

That would be cool to try! I’ll look for that and make a video and sound test using those! Thanks for the idea!!!

@matejblaha4659 9 күн бұрын

Could I just use the mineral wool alone or would it start falling appart&pollute the air? Is MLV that important? I'm thinking the wool alone coul also be better as I could make it slightly larger and squeeze it in to close all the gaps

@theprodigal7143 8 ай бұрын

Hi, how much is the cost of project in video?

@Tribalking 10 ай бұрын

Fall/Winter is finally here & some of us have ac window units that allow a lot noise in . Is there’s ways to soundproof and window w an ac unit ?

@mhaas281 5 ай бұрын

Has anyone tried this and how was the results. What was the 95% more quiet based off of?

@HelpfulMike 2 ай бұрын

Good question, the window plug in the video wasn't even finished being made.

@jdustan 10 ай бұрын

same concept as sound exiting the window vs entering? I assume it is. Trying to soundproof my windows for band practice.

@soundproofguide 10 ай бұрын

Yes! Same concept! Let me know how it turns out!

@Alphanorway 25 күн бұрын

Where is the comparison video?

@nathan81229 4 ай бұрын

Is there any downside to having a panel that rests against the walls over the window, rather than inside the window sill? My windows don’t have trim around them like in the video, so the sound panel would be flush to the wall. Seems like it would work as well if not better, because there would be overlap on the sides and top (but not bottom because of the sill sticking out). I am thinking of having some brackets to keep the panel in place.

@bobbycheetah3455 3 ай бұрын

Are there any videos for soundproofing basement windows?

@bryanmontenegro4885 3 ай бұрын

How would we do this for a sliding door cause i live in an apartment where noise gets high with traffic.

@AhmedSHassan 11 ай бұрын

First comment 👀😅 Thanks for such valuable solutions, I will apply it and let you know the outcome

@soundproofguide 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! Would love to know how it turns out!!

@fetemyth5844 10 ай бұрын

I really need your help. I live in apartment, and we have double dry wall, but the first wall is thin. Also my window is very thin too. I want to play my electric guitar, but I don’t want to disturb my neighbors. How do I block the sound waves from my room, and so my window, so my neighbors won’t hear me playing guitars. I am struggling so hard.

@marcisaacs9407 Ай бұрын

If air passes through with light passing through, the whole thing is for naught.

@mollyliz.236 11 ай бұрын

Hey Andy, I would like to know which one is more soundproofing... Acrylic or polycarbonate? Which should I be using as soundproof barrier? Thanks

@newbbietrader9918 2 ай бұрын

thebthing is that if it is just to sleep this is quite annoying to be putting in it on and off the morning after....

@trentf4460 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this video! Attempting to build one myself. Will Flex Paste work as an acoustic caulk alternative to get the same results?

@soundproofguide 9 ай бұрын

Flex paste should work the same for the type of application you’d use if for. Let me know how the plug turns out!!

@ehcor 11 ай бұрын

well KEPT!!!

@zippymagee 10 ай бұрын

I was thinking instead of stripping to seal it. Something like door sweeps to overlap. If somebody had leftover MLV that would make good overlap seal too I presume. [though the boogh ledge on that windows casing would make this difficult.]

@soundproofguide 10 ай бұрын

I think MLV would stick and make it difficult to remove. Certain door sweep could definitely work!

@zippymagee 2 ай бұрын

@@soundproofguide I finally built mine 30lbs monsters

@agaragar21 11 ай бұрын

my Neighbour's Air Conditioner is Driving me Bonkers.....what can be done with heavy low frequency noise ???

@soundproofguide 11 ай бұрын

Most of that noise would be coming in through the window. I’d start there.

@janeblogs324 11 ай бұрын

Screwdriver through the condenser should fix your problem

@Chahbrah 10 ай бұрын

Can you make a revamp of this but making a clear window cover? or maybe slightly tinted? epoxy maybe? thanks!

@soundproofguide 10 ай бұрын

I can definitely look into it! Great idea!

@mountains1233 10 ай бұрын

How do you prevent it from falling out when it's inserted?

@soundproofguide 10 ай бұрын

My casing is large enough to not have to worry about it falling. Just build it small enough so it completely fits in the window casing. The weatherstrip will also help keep it in place, especially if you buy rubber weatherstrip

@mountains1233 10 ай бұрын

@@soundproofguide I think my window has less depth than yours. I was thinking more like nailing both sides of the wall and placing a retractable support, but not exactly sure what parts to use.

@VicLaranja 8 ай бұрын

I plan on installing door hook locks on the outside of the panel to the frame of the window for an extra layer of security incase it falls or my son tries to pull it out (he's 2)