Soundproofing Your Miami Windows
Do you ever have a situation where you’re woken up by an early morning garbage truck or a party going on next door and wished that outside noises would stay on the outside?
Sound comes into your home through openings, crevices, and through your windows and can result in restless nights. Windows, especially bigger, older windows, can be a major source of noise entering your home, and if you soundproof your windows you can significantly limit unwanted noise.
These are some things that Miami residents can do to soundproof your windows and reduce outside noise.
Add weatherstripping or caulk to the window frame
Installing caulk or weatherstripping is an affordable “do it yourself” solution to reduce noise. Since sound enters anywhere that air can flow through, blocking any gaps or crevices near your windows will help reduce sound. Install to the sides of your window sashes. For a double-hung window or a sliding door you can use vinyl v-strips on the exterior. You can also apply caulk around windows and over any splits to reduce airflow.
One drawback of this DIY solution is that it’s more of a short-term solution, and it might damper how good your windows look.
Add heavier window treatments like plantation shutters
Putting in heavy material such as Miami’s best plantation shutters can soften the noise coming through your windows.
Plantation shutters are a fashionable way to block the sound entering your home while also improving your home’s energy efficiency. Polywood plantation shutters are built with a custom weatherstripping design that blocks out unwanted noise and temperature.
Polywood plantation shutters are durable, so they’ll last a lot longer than those DIY solutions. They’re typically less expensive than replacing your windows, and once installed are a permanent piece of your home, which can add to your home’s resale value.
Get a sound-proofing plug
If you experience constant noise like traffic near the highway you can use a sound-proofing plug. This do it yourself option is a straight piece of foam that you fit into the crevice around your window. Since the foam blocks light (and might look awkward), people use sound plugs at night or in rooms that guests don’t see.
Replace or install another window
If your windows are older and you're suffering from air drafts as well as unwanted noise, it could be time to consider new windows. If you don’t have the budget to replace all your windows, you can add exterior storm windows or an extra window pane to windows that are particular problems. The downside is that installing new windows or adding extra panes can still be a less affordable option.
Soundproof your Miami windows today
Are you itching for a restful night of sleep, and do you want to finally be rid of your noise problem? Then give us a call at 305-520-7515 or fill out the form below to get a no obligation window treatment consultation. We’ll go through all your window covering options in Miami and find the right solution for your noise problem that is as stylish as it is practical.
