Soundproofing the home
The first thing to bear in mind before soundproofing your home is that it may turn out to be costly and bothersome, without achieving the desired effect.

 

If you want to soundproof the ceiling of a bedroom or any other room, the most advisable course of action is to install a false roof, which is normally made of pladur or plaster, which will diminish outside noise. First ensure the height of the flat allows it and that the ceiling does not end up too low and claustrophobic.

 

Floors can also be soundproofed. It is best to take advantage of a general rehabilitation of the home to install rubber panels under the wooden floorboards, which prevent the sound from the flat below penetrating yours.

 

In both these examples, you will have to call professionals who will advise you on the appropriate materials and the best way to install them.

 

The importance of windows
Your choice of windows not only protects your home against the heat and cold, but also serves to soundproof your home from irritating noise.

 

The windows that best soundproof your home are those made of PVC, a material that is more resistant and long-lasting material than those made of wood and aluminium. If you choose one of these, it is best to install double glazing.

 

Alternative solutions
There are certain ways of soundproofing your home without having to carry out a major home improvement, although these are clearly less effective at removing loud noises.

 

To partially soundproof a room, you can hang up thick curtains on the windows and install deep carpets on the floor.

 

However, if you wish to insulate a garage or room used as a music practice area or where loud tools are used, a simple and cheap solution is to install egg cartons on the walls. When the sound waves hit these rounded cartons they break and are prevented from bouncing back, ensuring the sound does not penetrate the walls of the room.

 

If you are after a more aesthetic look and cannot get hold of egg cartons, placing cork panels has the same effect.