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Soundproof Doors
Today’s lifestyles often result in the average
home being used for a variety of work and
leisure activities that produce unwanted
noise or that require quiet. Beeping electronic
equipment, loud TV's and musical instruments,
talking, and outside noise can interfere
with work, sleeping, or relaxing. Since the
door in any room is the largest opening in
the wall that allows noise to be transmitted
to adjacent areas, sound proofing the door
will go along way toward reducing unwanted
noise.
If you would like the benefits
of soundproof
doors in your home, consider
the following:
- Standard hollow core interior doors provided
by many home builders are extremely poor
sound blockers. Particleboard core, composite
core, and solid wood doors are much better
choices, and they come in a wide variety
of attractive styles. Since most doors come
in standard sizes, it is not difficult to
upgrade hollow core doors. However, even
with solid doors, you will need to seal the
doorway openings with weather-stripping if
you really want to eliminate noise.
- Bifold, pocket, and sliding doors are not
as effective as swinging doors in blocking
sound.
- If you are building a new house, be aware
that staggering the door openings along a
hallway will help reduce noise transmission.
- Flexible materials made out of vinyl-covered
foam can enhance the soundproofing of an
existing door. These come in a variety of
thicknesses and can be cut to fit the size
of the door. The material can also cover
any windows, latches and handles in the door.
A peel and stick backing makes it easy to
apply.
- An existing exterior door can be sound proofed
by installing a second door (such as a storm door) made from laminated glass. This will create
a sound barrier by increasing the air space
between the two sets of doors, helping to
reduce the annoying sounds of traffic, airport
noise, or barking dogs. Since the additional
door also provides extra security and insulation,
this is an especially effective way of soundproofing
sliding glass doors. These doors are quickly
and easily installed, and there is little
to no construction mess.
Or, you can seek out a specially designed
soundproof door. However, these commercial
and industrial grade soundproof doors are
expensive and can be difficult to install
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