Getting home at the end of a long day normally means that you are tired out and don’t want to have to deal with anybody. All you want to do is to shut the door behind you and not hear or see anything. Whatever is happening on the busy street outside should stay there, but sometimes – especially if you live in an older home – insulation might not be your friend. You might have to consider sealing a window or two at the least.

Even if noise outside is not a significant problem, if you know that you can hear a car door slamming very clearly or even people talking outside, then you could’ve other problems as well. You might need to consider sealing a window or door, because it might be leaking air and pushing up your bill, as well.

In terms of real sound insulation, sealing a window is the very least you should do and some people choose to replace. Remember that the smallest crack from the window can let in as much noise and cool air as the entire wall in which it rests. Always remember that hard-earned cash as well.

Caulking is quite a simple way of filling in cracks as and when they appear. It’s certainly less costly than replacing windows and doors and rebuilding structures. In terms of noise, double glazing is often better than single glazing, especially when the panes are thicker and the gap in between the glazing is larger.

If you can, consider installing an additional layer of drywall, or recommend filler, in between the existing layers of wall. This is indicated for the more serious problem as it can be costly and very intrusive.

Some people have been known to append stucco to exterior walls, which may block more noise than conventional siding by itself. In certain circumstances, especially if you live close to a location such as an airport, you might be able to get federal grants to cover this.

While noise might not be too much of an issue for you and you might not live in or around a downtown location, where Saturday night revelers are an issue, don’t think that your problems are all solved. You should consider sealing a window somehow in your main living rooms as if any draft is present your energy bill is likely to be much higher than it should be. In fact, experts say it could be 20% higher across the board.

Simple remedies may work the best when you are considering sealing a window or two in your home. Remember that noise issues can also lead to cold drafts and neither should come in between you and your level of comfort.

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