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You, Your Neighbors and That Thing Called Privacy

Wednesday, August 10th, 2016

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Living in close proximity with your neighbors may be the trend these days but it still poses quite a challenge. What you need is to plan smart so that not every person from your neighborhood would be able to smell what you’re cooking, see what you’re viewing, or even hear what your family is talking about.

Noise Control

The initial thing that you need to consider when living within earshot of your neighbors is the noise. This may be the music that is being played, kids running and laughing about or those regular parties. Any noise that you don’t make is considered noise.

There are two kinds of noise transference – impact and airborne. Impact noise includes footsteps or the whirs of washing machine. Airborne noise, on the other hand, includes muffled or audible voices, the sound of TV, or music. The solution for both is this – sound insulation.

Sound Insulation Equals Peace of Mind

If your neighbor’s barking dogs are starting to drive you mad, then you should definitely consider leveling up your home’s sound insulation. To significantly reduce the noise level coming into your home, be sure to use a fusion of sound-absorbent material and void.

Have the frame fixed into the interior wall or into the floor. This should create a void. It could be a wood lath frame or, for better results, use lightweight steel frame. Rubber sound-absorbent material can be bought by the roll.

Calculate

There are two chief points to think about when installing sound insulation. First, you need to consider the price for every square foot. Second, you also have to measure the depth of the system as far as how it protrudes from the current wall. The adjoining structure’s size will show what product standard will be viable for your home. For instance, if it’s just a bedroom wall, then you should pick the high-end kit.

Modern frame and clip kit offer minimal profile so you won’t lose more than an inch or two out from the wall’s surface. This will add up where three to four walls should be insulated as two inches from every side will have a relevant impact on the floor space.

Always consider your choices carefully.

Clean Air

Apart from sound, there is also another concern which is the smell. This could be the sewage, garbage, cooking or your neighbor’s pets. These are all issues especially when you are living in an apartment or a townhouse. More often than not, space restrictions come with an obligation to make the airflow breathable.

Have a duct installed and make sure that this is centered either on the bathroom or the kitchen. An air duct will extract any unwanted odors and vent them outside. In a few cases, this can be achieved by having voids between the stud work and joists. Exposed ducts can also be used as a contemporary feature in your living room.

You can also extract cooking smells by using a high-powered fan. Just make sure that the one you invest in does not contribute to the level of noise, though. If you want to make good use of a kitchen ventilation system, then be sure to keep the speed under maximum speed. If you have to use the fan at this speed, then be sure to keep your usage under 10 minutes.

If you happen to live in an apartment and you’re sandwiched between units, then your only option is to have a filtered exhaust fan installed. Change the filter regularly so that the fan will remain effective and quiet.

Shun Those Prying Eyes

Lastly, even the friendliest of neighbors could be tempted to look into your terrace, patio, balcony or even the rooms. To avoid this, you must screen aesthetically, meaning, have the windows dressed with Venetian blinds, curtains or drapes.

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