Browse Forums Window Furnishings Re: Noise cancelling curtains? 5Sep 24, 2020 12:17 am Back in the '70's when I was working in the Board of Works, we were testing some sound deadening material, it was like a thick blanket and contained lead. We were hanging it up over a doorway, and testing the acoustic blocking properties with sound measuring equipment and a white noise generator. It was quite effective, although heavy to hang up! Maybe roller shutters outside might be a good option, apart from the obvious sound insulation in the walls and double glazing? I'm a shift worker too! Gary Re: Noise cancelling curtains? 6May 28, 2024 2:28 pm Bushlanddreamhome Has anyone ever used noise cancelling curtains? We live in an area where there are some yapping dogs around the estate a couple of people who must work at night and you can hear a bit of that traffic noise. Wondering if they are worth investing in just to try and get a better nights sleep! To be short, there probably is no such thing as noise cancelling curtains that you are looking for. Maybe thicker curtains made of sound-absorbing materials can dampen some outside noise, particularly higher-frequency sounds like barking dogs, but it can not deflect all the sounds you necessarily want. It also depends on how well you windows are sealed etc. Consider earplugs which are a way more affordable option or sleep with 'white noise' Why isn't Darbecca advising you? You could go through the whole process and find that VBA merely reprimands the builder. You now have not enough money left on the contract… 1 1428 Nope, only on the inside, I've literally has my ears to the brick outside and can't hear anything. I can sort of 'reset' the noise by pressing firmly on the studs. This… 10 13960 Upgrading your windows to soundproof ones, like triple-glazed, can make a significant difference. While changing window… 4 12644 |