Noise reduction, thermal insulation and energy saving windows DIY

Old Yin's public morality is relatively poor. The neighbor turned out to be Lao Mei, and the housewife's name was Brenda. Their family dug a swimming pool, and the water pump was between the two houses. I don't have much time to drive, the horsepower is not enough, and I don't feel noisy. Later, Brenda sold the house, and the newly moved old seal may have never had a swimming pool, and it was not good. The motor runs 24 hours a day at maximum horsepower. The monotonous noise is also audible in the house. The city's noise regulation is no more than 65dB during the day at the yard boundary. The test found that the noise has reached 68dB. There is a large oak tree in the front yard lawn of the old Indian house with many leaves. In the past, Brenda would sweep fallen oak trees off roads, sidewalks and neighbors' lawns. After Lao Yin moved in, facing the fallen leaves all over the street, he never cleaned them, and let the leaves drift onto the grass and driveway of the neighbor's house.

I negotiated with Laoyin, but Laoyin said that the swimming pool water must be circulated for a long time, and only a little convergence. There is only one small window on the wall facing the water pump in Lao Yin's house, so he doesn't find it noisy. And my house has 5 large windows facing that pump.

Look online for ways to reduce noise, including insert windows. This kind of window is made of aluminum alloy window frame and plexiglass, and the outer edge of the window frame is affixed with adhesive strips, which can be placed behind indoor windows. Equivalent to an additional layer of glass windows. It is said to reduce outdoor noise by 50-80%. Asked several companies for quotes, and it would cost about $2500 to install five large windows

Looking at the products on the Internet, I feel that this thing can be done by myself. The window frame is made of metal strips sold by homedepot for window screens. But to use it upright, flip it 90 degrees. The grooves that originally held the screens were used to insert the glass. This glass alloy frame is held in place with a right-angled bracket. Secure with screws. The frame is made into a double frame with three horizontal and two vertical. After the frame is made, it is embedded in 0.2-inch thick plexiglass. Use caulking to fix in the side groove of the frame. Put a circle of self-adhesive tape on the outer layer of the window frame.

The most important measurement is accurate, estimate the size from the window frame to the rubber strip, it is not easy to install if it is too loose or too tight. Five large 66x33ft windows cost less than $450.

After installation, the noise outside the house is greatly reduced. Another advantage is that a layer of windows is added, which strengthens the thermal insulation effect, keeping warm in winter and thermal insulation in summer. Energy saving and environmental protection.