Another noise solution. In our search for peace and quiet, we've come across City Soundproofing in a recent question by Christine (which has some great suggestions).
Quoted in the New York Times article, "The Dream of Absolute Quiet", City Soundproofing is an expert service with contracting ability. They will "evaluate your space and create a noise control solution that will provide maximum reduction in unwanted sound pollution, maintain the visual appeal of your wall and ceiling surfaces, and conform to lease or condo limitations."
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I've often wondered if these things work. Has anyone here ever tried 'Citiquiet', which I think adds soundproofing to your windows. I'm wondering how much sound comes in through closed windows and how much comes in through outer walls.
Anyone know?
If you live in an order building, virtually all of the noise comes through the windows. The walls are 12 inches of brick and concrete, the windows are one or two 1/4" slabs of glass the vibrate and pass noise along to the inside of the apartment.
Adding a separate window layer with airspace -- what these "quiet" windows do -- definitely improves things, by how much depends upon your sensitivity to noise and cost (there are expensive). I have no experience with Citiquiet, but my old apartment had what are sometimes called "city windows" -- a sliding window inside a regular sash window. These were 20 years old, but still did dampen noise. But, I would think long and hard before dropping a couple grand per window to get Citiquiet windows.
Has anyone tried soundproof curtains, that you could pull along your entire wall?