{"id":12588,"date":"2017-11-26T07:19:03","date_gmt":"2017-11-25T23:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/blog\/singapore\/?p=12588"},"modified":"2022-07-01T04:10:21","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T20:10:21","slug":"optimal-noise-insulation-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/optimal-noise-insulation-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for optimal noise insulation at home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Don\u2019t we all hate it when we are trying to concentrate on something, or yearning to get a good night’s sleep at home, but you find your home way too noisy?<\/p>\n

Perhaps your neighbour is renovating his or her house, or the road near your home happens to be a busy thoroughfare. And yet, no matter how much you try, you just can\u2019t keep these noise levels at home down.<\/p>\n

If the cacophony of ambient noise is driving you crazy, here\u2019s how you can reduce noise levels, remain sane and sleep better!<\/p>\n

How can we improve noise insulation at home?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Think of noise as something similar to a light source. Imagine\u00a0you are walking under the scorching sun. To avoid the\u00a0burning sun rays, you would either attempt to block it\u00a0with an umbrella, or reduce its intensity by wearing shades.\u00a0It is\u00a0quite\u00a0the same when it comes to sound management. You can greatly reduce the intensity of noise, either by blocking or absorbing it. And thankfully for us, there are many ways you can do that. But, let\u2019s start with the cheapest and most easily accessible option \u2013 noise absorbing curtains.<\/p>\n

Noise absorbing curtains as a form of noise insulation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When shopping for a\u00a0noise absorbing curtain, we recommend a heavy and dense curtain which can effectively dampen and\u00a0block out the surrounding sound. Remember those thick heavy curtains in movie theatres or lecture halls that can block off the light totally? Yes, we are talking about\u00a0those<\/em>\u00a0curtains. Those block-out curtains that can effectively reduce sound and block off light. They are easily available in the market, especially at IKEA.\u00a0The best part is, they are below $100! This is a steal for audiophiles who have ambitions to build a soundproof room.<\/p>\n

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IKEA Marjun Curtains (SGD99)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What to look out for:<\/strong><\/p>\n

When it comes to buying noise absorbing curtains, ensure that they cover the entire length of your wall, from ceiling to floor.\u00a0This is important\u00a0as sound not only passes through the windows (even if they are closed), sound passes through walls and gaps too! So, having a full length curtain provides total coverage and absorbs\/blocks the most sound.<\/p>\n

Also, when selecting the material for your block-out curtain, do look out for these traits!<\/p>\n