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Did you ever think about soundproofing your window? I know many of you have or else you would not have come to this post.
You may be wandering how you can soundproof your windows, and cut out outside noise that you hear. This can be road noise, wind, rain, or any noise in general.
In this post, I’m going to give you five tips that will help you soundproof your window. This is going to be a little shorter than a lot of my other posts, but that’s because soundproofing a window doesn’t take much, and it’s a very simple thing to do once you understand how to do it.
Soundproofing a window can literally cost you under twenty dollars, maybe a little bit more than that but that’s the estimate of how much it’s going to cost you.
You maybe be able to do this cost free if you already have the materials, and there’s a good chance you already have them.
However, if you don’t have them, you can get them for super cheap.Okay, here are seven things you can do for soundproofing a window.
1. Add thick insulation tape to the bottom of the window sill
The first thing you can do to soundproofing a window yourself is to add thick insulation tape to the bottom of the window sill.
This tape will help keep the sound out, and you can easily remove it if you prefer to not have tape on your windows anymore.
This is a great way to soundproof your windows because it is removable, and you can easily put the tape on in a matter of seconds.
This is most likely the easiest option on this list, but I’m not guaranteeing that you’ll block the sound out completely if you just do this.
However, it is still a good option, and it is easy to remove if this option is not effective so there is really no risk involved here.
If you want better results, I suggest you read on, and see what else I have in store for you. There are other options down below that will work better than insulation tape, and most of these options are removable if you prefer not to soundproof your window anymore.
The next thing you can do is seal any air gaps in the windows.
2. Seal any air gaps in the windows
Now this is a no brainier, but it is very important to seal any gaps that you fill air coming in from your windows.
First of all, you shouldn’t have air coming from your windows in the first place, so this should be the first thing you do.
This will also help with soundproofing your window. Sound maybe coming through your window because air might be coming through your window, so make sure to resolve the problem immediately.
To seal any air gaps in the windows, make sure to seal it with caulk, so it blocks the air from coming in.
Caulk is a great way to seal your windows, or anything like cracks, or tiny holes.
Air coming in your window could be the culprit to the noise you hear from the windows, so make sure you are taking a good look, and feeling everywhere around your windows to see if there is air coming in.
The next option is to add high density foam tape. This option is also great because this is removable, so if you don’t like it, then you’re not forced to stick with this option.
3. Add high density foam tape
The third option is to add high density foam tape.
Adding density foam tape will help keep the sound from coming in better than regular tape, and the good news it’s also removable just like regular tape.
If you’re not sure about this option, then you’re not stuck with it.
If I were you, I would totally ignore option one and go with this option, because this will keep the sound out almost completely.
You can find density foam tape on sites like amazon if you want to order online. If not, you can find it at your local hardware store, or Lowes or Home Depot.
You may be able to find it at other stores as well, not just the ones I mentioned above.
Let’s move onto option four which is hanging soundproof curtains or blankets.
4. Hang soundproof curtains or blankets
The fourth option is to hang soundproof curtains or blankets. It really doesn’t matter what you use whether it’s soundproof curtains or soundproof blankets, but what I personally would use is the soundproof curtains.
The reason I would use the soundproof curtains instead of the blankets is because the curtains are more relevant, and it would be awkward to hang blankets over your window in my opinion.
However, you do what’s best for you. You can get a soundproof curtain or soundproof blanket on amazon, or other stores like Walmart, target, or wherever they sell soundproof curtains or blankets.
The fifth option is to apply weather stripping to the windows.
5. Apply weather stripping
The fifth option is to apply weather stripping to your windows. This may or may not work depending on the type of window you have, but it is still a good option for soundproofing your window, door, or anything that has a crack or little opening.
Weather stripping is removable, so if you prefer not to soundproof your window that way, then you can remove it and try a different option.
I am all of trying different options, because sometimes you just don’t know what works for you unless you try it.
The next option is to replace the glass with soundproofing glass.
6. Replace the glass with soundproofing glass
The sixth option is to replace the glass of the window with soundproofing glass. Depending on how your window is made, this may or may not work for you.
If you want to replace the window with a soundproofing window, then you might as well just get a new window which leads us to option eight.
7. Get a new window
The seventh option is to get a new window. Now if your window is bad, I recommend getting a new one, and purchase a window that’s sound absorbent, and keeps the outside noise from entering the house.
If you just want to replace the window with a soundproofing, then I recommend just getting a new window to begin with.
Now, this is most likely the most expensive option on here, so if you don’t want to spend a lot of money replacing your window, then I would just stick with the options above.
The options above will allow you to soundproof your window on a budget, and you won’t break the bank trying to replace your window with a soundproofing one.
If you do have the money to replace the window, then go for it, but if you don’t or you want to save money, the stick the options above.
Conclusion
I hope you found these options helpful. Either one of these options will help you soundproof your windows. Some of these options will work better than others, but any one of these will at least keep come sound from entering through the window.
You don’t have to try all of these options, but I highly recommend you do so you know exactly what works best for you.
You can always remove most of the options on here, so feel free to try them all if you’d like, and take your time to figure out what works for you.
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