by Craig Goodburn
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23 April 2021
How to soundproof your home, DIY Soundproofing. We may as well face up to the fact that unless you live in a remote part of the countryside in a house with immensely thick walls, then noise pollution is a part of our everyday life. Loud music, noisy neighbours and loud televisions, not forgetting high levels of road traffic noise. These are just some of the typical noise pollutants which regularly invade our homes when we are trying to relax after a stressful day. It’s a real thing, and a total invasion of our privacy but there’s not a lot that you can do about it. Right?....... Wrong. Before you decide to move away from the constant din surrounding you, read our straightforward guide to soundproofing your home. From your windows to your walls, your ceilings to your doors, our guide will ensure you will not hear as much as a murmur from outside. And if you are on a tight budget, we have tons of helpful tips which will reduce noise in any property and without too many complaints from your wallet! Why should I consider soundproofing my property? As well as noise being an irritant, UK environmental consultants believe that excessive levels of noise pollution can actually harm your health. Alarming hey, well we can help! The Government also shows concern about the problem of noise pollution and has passed a legislation for all new buildings and refurbishments known as Building Regulations Part E OR “Resistance to the Passage of Sound”. The sole aim of these regulations is to improve sound insulation, not only between dwellings but within the properties themselves and also between shared property such as rooms in hotels, hostels, and residential buildings.