10 BEST Ways to Soundproof a Window From Noisy Neighbors!

How two soundproof a window is a question often asked, especially if you're soundproofing an outside wall, soundproofing the window should be the first step when trying to get rid of outside noise.
Here are 10 best ways to sound proof a window in your home, from DIY soundproofing to suggestions on what you should tell your contractor if you chose a less friendly diy method.
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[@soundproofguide]

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[@jacqueslee2592]

I have years of listening to my narcissistic neighbors having music, hammering and drilling, leaving their car on from sunrise to evening. I developed tinnitus and constant noise has given me migraines. I have mild hearing loss as well. Having ADHD and cacophonia makes it worse. I would like to file a lawsuit. People who are constantly making noise are not doing it out of a hobby, these are demonic, narcissistic beings who are trying to control your life, ruin your health, family relationships while taking your home once you leave or become sicker. That they are not becoming deaf themselves amazes me, proving that I am dealing with demonic entities.

[@user-by6le4rd9c]

You sound like my neighbor

[@totallyunmemorable]

I've lived in a lower class and very noisy neighborhood for the past decade and a half, and I've learned a thing or two about noise. Being a former studio musician is a big help in this. All of the treatments mentioned in the video will deal with high frequency noise (children), but will do very little to deal with low frequencies (boomcars, close traffic, Harleys, large trucks, etc.) One thing I've realized is that treating for high frequencies actually increases the *apparent* volume of the low frequency noise. It doesn't actually get louder but because of the reduction of high frequency volume, the low frequencies stand out more. And that will drive you absolutely insane! I don't want to go on too long, so I'll just end with this: lightweight, low mass materials will impede high frequency noise (if that's your problem consider yourself blessed). To stop low frequency noise you need hard, heavy, high mass materials (concrete for instance), which gets expensive fast. It may be better to just move. And I will do that some time in the not too distant future.

[@soundproofguide]

Thank you very much for your input! 😊

[@michellesylvan1156]

"Just move" as if that's not equally as classist lmao

[@totallyunmemorable]

@@michellesylvan1156 Not if the move is to a tumbledown shack in the woods.

[@rupamsarma3248]

​@@totallyunmemorableI am a student, need to soundproof my room from noisy neighbours ... they really fuckin' blast their music and go crazy(no civic sense whatsoever).... what should I do...I really need help😭

[@totallyunmemorable]

Nothing will work. You can either move, complain to school authorities (which is probably about as useful as complaining to the police - in other words useless), or you can wait for them to move. I wish I had more to offer, but there's no fixing that.@@rupamsarma3248

[@JUST_MORELLA]

This was very helpful. Thank you 🙏🏿 for the information!

[@ReasonableGenshin]

Just wanted to say thanks for the invaluable help for soundproofing your channel gave me!

[@soundproofguide]

That’s awesome!! Thank you so much for the tip!! ☺️☺️

[@mariabatts8792]

Great video, thank you. What is your opinion about cellular shades for noise traffic

[@Bee_de_NYC]

I am SOO happy I found you!! Just subscribed 🙏🏾I live in Brooklyn on the loudest street in Brooklyn, right across the street from a Jazz club and when I tell you I've tried so much to reduce the noise and it does not work. Will be trying of few of these things thank you so much!

[@lillywang6333]

Your poor soul… I live in Brooklyn too!

[@capena82]

Same here! Bk! Summer is the worst with the stoop hangouts!

[@yogeesh93]

Anything worked?

[@Bee_de_NYC]

@@yogeesh93 I'm currently saving to purchase the window panel from Indow windows, as he mentions in the video. I have huge windows, so its going to be a bit costly. I'm sure it will work though.

[@yogeesh93]

Ok.. btw, are your current windows double pane or single pane? He says it's affective for single pane only

[@Convicted-Valedictorian]

Does the sound dim adjustments work vice versa? Will inside noise be reduced outside?

[@wademiller3103]

Is there a curtain recommendation for a glass accordian door that is 108" high by 124" wide? It is against a busy highway and so looking for something thick and heavy. I'm not seeing many options for that size, however.

[@queerpoet-i7k]

Thank you so much! I am struggling with loud neighbors outside, and you've given me some great ideas before trying the inserts. I'm going to try the moving blankets and some heavy duty putty, and see if my apartment will weatherstrip some gaps. Thanks for your help!

[@soundproofguide]

Best of luck!! Let me know how it works out for you! 😊

[@tuckatangent]

@@soundproofguide hello! I secured my moving blankets today over my 2 windows facing loud outside neighbors. I’ve seen a 20% noise reduction from 52 to 29 db! This is so much better! I’m about to see if I can watch tv and tune them out. I did want to note the Velcro adhesives are really strong and ripped paint off when I repositioned. So I did Velcro at top and bottom and tape on the sides. So much better, you’re a lifesaver!

[@soundproofguide]

@@tuckatangent That's AWESOME! 👏👏

[@tuckatangent]

@@soundproofguide yes i can now play my ps5 with joy! I went outside and was amazed how loud my neighbors are. I just hear them at a low volume now!

[@slopestyle1836]

Have you tried Duck brand heavy duty max strength window shrink insulation? I read about it on a window noise reduction website. I haven't tried it, but it sounds logical. The dead air space would increase and the resonance would not be sympathetic due to the difference in the thickness of the glass and the window insulation film. Also, a 4-8 mil clear security safety film should add to noise reduction. High end sound reduction windows have a laminate that appears to be similar.

[@ShadowFighter808]

I am looking for something to block out noise in my rental house for fireworks. On top of that I have Jalousie windows. My dog freaking out throughout the years because of my neighbors lighting off fireworks for every holidays, independence day, new years,, birthday parties... do you think the moving curtain will help, or I am SOL?

[@Raima888s]

I have a skylight on the roof that has a chamber that funnels light to the room below. Any suggestions for noise proofing that? I'm ok with temporarily blocking it as I would need to remove it later if I ever sell the place.

[@JasonSmith-wj2ht]

what about hinged interior shutters with sound deadening blanket sandwiched inside?

[@christiangalles9563]

what about a suction cup or something on the physical glass

[@nicolefiocco4516]

Might be a silly question but: if the window facing the neighbor's yard has never been opened (there's a desk in front of it), should I still replace the weather stripping or just keep it shut and leave it alone? I am absolutely going to replace the weather stripping on the windows that have been frequently opened. Thanks for your help!

[@Flora-Interior]

Good to recap the most effective methods to reduce noise 😊 One question: My house is full of those windows that open half the way up. The thing is, the upper half of the window has double glass, but the bottom window only has one glass and a mesh for bugs. Should i buy a window insert for the whole window or only for the bottom part that only has one glass? Thanks 👍

[@soundproofguide]

Personally, I would only buy for the small Window, that’s where most noise will be coming from. That’s where you’ll get the most bang for your buck!! 😊

[@Flora-Interior]

@@soundproofguide thanks 🙏

[@charltonheston969]

I'm going to screw a sheet of 5/8" drywall over the window. F it....

[@Oceangirl1234]

😂

[@Syberre]

Will this work for sliding glass doors? I have three 9x8 feet doors on the back of the house from the 80's and very very inconsiderate neighbors....Looking for a solution that doesn't involve calling the police on them(yes, it's that loud)

[@elsantoproductora]

Hi, thanks for the videos, your channel is great! I want to build a window plug and I was wondering what would you put inside. Take care

[@soundproofguide]

Frame, 5/8” sheetrock on both sides, mass loaded vinyl, Rockwool. Also a weatherstrip around the plug to seal all around better.

[@soundproofguide]

Let me know how it turns out and send pics to [e-mail] if you can! Thanks

[@desmorider747]

Ultimately which solution you spoke about is most effective at reducing noise from a neighbors barking dog?

[@mariachambi7314]

We have this problem too 🙈

[@desmorider747]

@@mariachambi7314 Very unfortunate

[@Convicted-Valedictorian]

Im the neighbor. Trust me , apologetic as hell, and thats why i am here, to seal the noise inside for the neighbors

[@wayneguy6043]

9mm

[@Pikachu-xz9gb]

@@wayneguy6043 with subsonic round.

[@farikkun1841]

How about concrete sledgehammer and angle grinder noise 3 meter from my window?

[@iampuzzleman282]

Excellent suggestions incredibly well presented. I have tried acoustical panels which are 4' x 2'and they're pretty good I think and I can double thickness them so they're a full inch. And in the bedroom it's a great way to block out the sun and I can overlap them if I want. Do you find this to be a good way to do it?

[@melanielee5135]

Thanks for sharing this good news. Currently my two bedrooms were separated by a wall and I need a soundproofing to protect the privacy. Does the Acoustical work for my two bedrooms?

[@iampuzzleman282]

@@melanielee5135 you can mount the acoustical panels on the wall to muffle the sound. Place placea few panels throughout your room to reduce reverberations. Not sure you can ever really get rid of all the sound

[@user-xb5jv1yf7j]

if u have video on outside noiseproof wall video?

[@RonBrun-wh7mw]

Hi, I desperately need advice on making a window plug. I'm trying to soundproof the bedroom window from the noisy street (traffic noise). I've done everything I could with the original window (just regular new double glazing), but the improvement is not sufficient. My plan is to combine a sound insulating board and an absorptive material, but I'm not sure what to use specifically, as I'm getting conflicting information everywhere. I'm considering using Comformat Titan and applying a foam made from pressed polyurethane with a density of 80 kg/m³ and a thickness of 5 cm on it. I also thought about using a 1 cm thick MDF board and gluing it together with that polyurethane foam, or covering it with 1 cm mass loaded vinyl. I have a budget of 600 euros for one window of 3 m², but I can allocate more if necessary. Will any of these solutions work? Or what other materials should I use? I am open to any suggestion. Is Rw38 db of Comformat Titan even enough? If everything goes as planned, I would be more than happy to document the process for anyone interested. Best regards from Prague, Ron

[@brenttuchler]

Late reply. Anything with mass will be your friend in this endeavor. I'd think MDF with some MLV and some good double seals that compress well on the frame would be golden. You could also make your own Window style window with thick poly or have some thick laminate glass cut. Then create a simple frame and add the seals to the edge. I've found hurricane glass to be extremely soundproofing with only a single pane. Did you create the plug yet?

[@user-fl4pi2ut9c]

I wonder why laminated windows weren't mentioned? Thats what most premium cars and most EVs use, so I would think they'd probably work really well. I thought of a bunch of ways and hoped to see more methods tested to get raw numbers to compare.

[@magedfam720]

Can you help me recommending the best noise cancelling/reducing window manufacturer. We have a serious issue with train horns at night. Thank you !!

[@jimmoran973]

Take argon between the panes of glass. It dampens half the spectrum of sound.

[@monicapauls8525]

How would I hang a 35 lb blanket on the wall in an apartment that I rent?

[@breepamella]

I live next to a bar and the noise that comes from it including the bass of the speaker make me go crazy ! what would you suggest to block that type of noise ?? I already tried the curtains but it didn't help .. thank you so much in advance

[@officiallynrgxlr8tr]

bass? no window can stop that. talk to the city

[@elizabethabellaadjiri7633]

Please I need sound panels for my windows because the noise from my neighbors are very annoying and they don’t care

[@rs72098]

There's also "functional" exterior window shutters. They look decorative, but you can close them. Exterior window shutters were originally built for issues like this. They're popular in Europe but for some weird reason not in the U.S., most U.S. window shutters are just decorative.

[@kuolettavaVids]

It's because most windows in the US have an insect screen installed, which would have to be removed if you wanted to reach out and close exterior shutters.

[@knottypigeon719]

my family often plays music in the morning which wakes me up irritated. even though the music is quiet out in the house, the lower frequencies, mostly the bass, carry into my bedroom and sound like a whine, with the same annoyance as a wailing baby. i’ve told them but they can’t seem to comprehend it, haha. is there any way to quieten their bass entering my room?

[@FigaroHey]

Do these solutions also incidentally help with retaining heat? Those custom window panels seem like you'd not be able to open the window for air or fire escape.

[@soundproofguide]

Yes they definitely do help with retaining heat and cool inside a space.

[@swankmank]

sorry you didnt link the product shown in 6:23 , could you use that on a window too?

[@vinylventriloquist]

hope he responds to this one

[@melissaellsworth7943]

We already have double pane windows and it's still super noisy. I"ll have to check for leaks. Is it possible the house itself is just not insulated enough and the noise is coming through walls?

[@lilinh9631]

Same question here..

[@kyungminnam]

how do I block low frequency noise? the one I can FEEL the vibration more than hearing

[@ReasonableGenshin]

I bought a soundproof blanket with grommets, and I'm trying to use it like a curtain over a window to block as much noise as possible. The problem with that though is that it is so heavy that it ends up kind of twisting the tension rod that I'm currently using for more light curtains. I also bought one for my door, but I still dont know how to hang it up properly due to the sheer weight of it. Do you know of a way to hang them up properly? Much appreciated!

[@soundproofguide]

You can use hooks in the grommets. You can also sow an industrial velcro on the blanket, that also works well.

[@ReasonableGenshin]

​Thank you.@@soundproofguide for the soundproof blanket, do you recommend using a 5/8 inch diameter rod(no hooks needed) or a 1 inch diameter rod(hooked needed)?

[@user-pf5xq3lq8i]

Build a frame.

[@JP5466]

Fine for high and some midrange frequencies, but will do next to nothing for loud low frequencies.

[@soundproofguide]

It will do a little for lower frequency ranges but the problem with very low frequency like traffic and truck noises is the wall. You'll still hear it through the wall if it's not decoupled and treating the window will only help to an extent.

[@JP5466]

Depends on the housing construction too. Older homes tend to have thicker more solid walls.

[@lorriebeckhusen9351]

Can acoustic caulk be used on the outside of windows?

[@soundproofguide]

Yes.

[@wilmafallon8712]

@totallyyou , I came from a very pretentious area , 37 yrs there , more money , more noise , can afford to celebrate more …. Very loud neighbours. I’ve now down sized in x corpo , working class ….. peace at last ! No money to waste on fireworks every special occasion and jst because you can any night of the week . Barbecues every weekend Boom 💥 boom 💥 boom 💥 💥 I’m 63 been there ! Live experience wakes you up !

[@sisjbsurmom273]

-seal gaps -Moving blankets -Sound deadening panel -Sound deadening curtain -velcro ts All in that order, bet.

[@Dude321234]

Hello, I just moved to a house near a rail crossing. My windows are double paned. How do I go about sound proofing? You stated in the video that indow window inserts would not reduce the sound that much. I really need a solution. Thank you for your time.

[@as-bg8wo]

Did you found a solution? I have the same problem

[@Tootsie806]

Same problem. My house is very old and has wooden walls and ceilings. I’ve had the windows replaced. Still, the trains are driving me batty. Up until the pandemic, only one or two trains a day. Suddenly, three years ago, they started running all night. I own the house and can’t really afford to sell.

[@mvargasmoran]

my kitchen has a small laundry area, so a door, then another glass door that goes to outside, closing both, that's the most quiet part of the apartment xD

[@GregoryGuay]

Triple pane window = triple leaf effect?

[@sarahspurr9157]

Please tell me which solution is best to drown out a neighbors barking dog at night? Animal control not helping. The neighbor wants the dog to bark for security. It barks when anyone walks by on the street or near the building.

[@olmatt1366]

I have the exact same problem and it is a nightmare every night. I don't know of any solution to it, because so many people in the world today literally worship dogs and absolutely love hearing their dog bark. Nobody cares if it doesn't let others sleep or causes them distress. We're on our own, I guess. I'm just going to move I think. God bless you, I hope your situation gets all better.

[@jameshall8560]

I sleep either with noise canceling headphones or earplugs on…due to road noise, some dogs are so loud that won’t help…your situation…good luck..keep pestering your town codes enforcement. Noise is a serious quality of life issue….decent people should just bring their dogs in at night if they’re barkers. You have the law on your side..but have to keep complaining and fighting!

[@johnrobert2074]

I’m going through the same thing I’m having to sleep to meditation music

[@Hello_jo]

Let the dogs bark and keep bad ppl away from your home. Use a box fan next to the window.

[@PremiumFuelOnly]

Ear plugs and a air filtrator to create white noise.

[@agvkiev]

roller shutters

[@timelordthefirst4835]

What about windows with Trickle vents ? Most annoying part of the house!!

[@Justwantpeacelove]

Man, my windows weather strip was so dirty to the point sound was going through it >

[@seriejohnson698]

Where did he get corded blinds…they don’t sell them anymore

[@mountains1233]

We had double pane with 3/8'' acrylic sheet on top of that. It helped, but motorcycles, tractors, generators EASILY still pierce right through it.

[@soundproofguide]

It’s really hard to get rid of those lower frequency noises like those mentioned. A triple pane would help with that.

[@CadillacDriver]

Low frequencies move through material much easier than high frequencies. You really can't mitigate noises like that, short of earmuffs.

[@user-pf5xq3lq8i]

Those low frequencies will come right through the wall. You will need another layer of wall which will reduce the size of the room. Just move at that point.

[@mountains1233]

@@user-pf5xq3lq8i You can't just move and get away from VLF noise. It's everywhere, often multiple forms. Even in very remote places like where we have multiple homes. We get lots of aviation and distant equipment noise. You don't have to live near an airport of be on a "flight path" the planes are everywhere and even in more remote places you have military aircraft training. If you go to national parks, and get away from the road noise (i.e. motorcycles, ATVs), which will require hiking for miles, then you'll still have at minimum commercial aircraft noise, which sounds much louder in an otherwise quiet place like that, even from inside a home.

[@jameshall8560]

Same with subwoofers…it’s important to look for the STC ratings on windows and insulating materials.

[@josiahjack455]

"Closer to between 500... and a 1000 dollars...." Yikes! That was a jump. So much for "a few hundred dollars"

[@PranjalYadav-ky8nc]

😢😢😢😢

[@lucaking4041]

wear ear plugs

[@HardwhiteLong]

Shout out to my neighbors that just stand in there driveway all day that is right under my window and just talk to random crack heads they invite over all day but don't let them in because they are visibly dirty. possible droog deals too so that's awesome. I hate people

[@shellderp]

just don't accidentally buy acoustiseal, the horrible black stuff for vapor barriers

[@soundproofguide]

Agreed!

[@NASCAR_Junk]

I moved into a third floor apartment last month and there’s a pair of white trash grandmas on the first floor who always sit outside yelling at their 4 grandkids and smoking cigs/ coughing for 15 hours a day. Maybe one of these things will help with that.

[@Dhrupad2010]

best solution: dont create a window💀

[@JD99-zj3gq]

Deadening the noise? You can't explain how they work, so you just use some technical terms to add to the confusion?

[@guillaumepare9651]

T'es québecois?...

[@soundproofguide]

Non, NB 😎

[@AMEGO]

Just call the cops or sell the hose and buy another or deffrent area

[@MR-zh1gc]

Most of the police or sheriff's in Texas will just tell nuisance neighbors to lower the noise. Won't warn and fine. Moving can be expensive. Years ago we didn't have this much problems because people were different. The worst you would get is a dog pooping on your lawn. Leasing out homes and AIR B&B's will make it worse for homeowners. Politicians are corrupt these days and don't think of the public.

[@bonotravel5226]

boaring video