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Peachy1
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Peachy1 asked in Home & GardenDecorating & Remodeling · 9 years ago

what type of curtains block outside noise?

We live in a ground floor corner unit apartment. Our sons have the bedroom with two windows - one of which faces the parking lot. With late-evening pedestrian and car traffic noises, they don't really sleep well when in that room. Are there any types of window treatments that would block some of that sound? If so, what are they called? I'm not having much luck with my own searches and we'd really like to get their room squared away so that they can sleep in their beds and not in the living room. Suggestions and links would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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  • Pal
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    Room darkening drapes are not going to do it for you. If the sill is deep enough get a couple chunks of closed cell foam a couple inches thick (fabric store) and cut to fit into the opening. You can cover them with fabric and they are rigid enough to press fit into the opening. They don't allow you to have the window open when in place but can be taken out during the day when the kids need light and air to play in their room.

  • henkle
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    some thing you may attempt is putting some thing by skill of your mattress that creates an ambient noise itself.. a fan can artwork wonders. I stay in a extraordinarily busy section myself.. having a fan on in my room next to my mattress, despite if it isnt pointed at me.. creates a mild hum that blocks out the noise from the exterior. ought to take you an afternoon or 2 to get used to, yet then you definitely'll observe your outdoors noise could have a stressful time bothering you. desire that helped, sturdy good fortune.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    9 years ago

    There are no curtains made that will [[[[[[[ block ]]]]] out totally noise

    but will alleviate only the extent of the noise that is annoying to your situation

    how loud the noise is as relevant as to your house as it is in your perception of noise

    INTERLINED Curtains with blackout linings Best bet

    Query are you windows double glazed in addition

    John

  • pickmefirstplz
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    room darkening drapes they have to be heavy so the noise will not penetrate

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