![]() It's not sudden sounds that wake you up, it's the sudden change in volume. When I put the white noise app on I could still tell that they were talking, but I could no longer understand them, and I was asleep in minutes. I wasn't interested, it was just a reflex. One distinct time I remember I was so tired, but I found myself listening to their conversation instead of falling asleep. I was super conscious of every noise in the house.Įven before that, I used an app on my phone on occasion for nights when I had to sleep when there was some noise around, like people having a conversation down the hall. It was as if I was being forced to sleep without a blanket. Suddenly the bedroom seemed eerily quiet. When she moved into her own room we moved the white noise machine with her. start here.We got one for our daughter when she was teeny and co-slept with us. Appears there is a larger problem that needs to be addressed. Today its the white noise machine that is bothersome, but Tomorrow, it will be: playing a movie, music, have some friends over, 5 y/o turns 15 (and gets a drum set), etc. ![]() Really depends on how far you want to take it (room w/in a room, floating floor, etc.). I think these two things, should solve (or help with) 70-85% of current and/or future issues. Use furring strips (or 1x3s) to leave an air-gap. ![]() Also, I would not attach wood slats direct to drywall. You could look into adding a layer between the wood and drywall of some neoprene-type, vinyl-rubber, or some sound isolation material to almost "float" the accent wall (help with vibrations). mass) to adjoining/shared wall for master bedroom after adding insulation. Cheap-ish and not super invasive, cut holes on top of the walls and fill up with cellulose. Is there any insulation between the adjoining walls (my guess, no)? If not, that would be my First Step. To me, Adding Mass is the only real long-term solution and the only thing that will help with lower frequencies. If you can hear their conversations, they can also hear yours. If you own the townhouse and plan on being there a while, I would look for a more permanent solution. NO AFFILIATE LINKS, but if you find a great deal on something and want to share use. Include your Max price point for purchase advice SUGGESTED to help keep things a bit more organized If someone is being insulting or rude or spamming, please report it so the mods can assist.Įverything you ever wanted to know about acoustical treatments ONEĮverything you ever wanted to know about acoustical treatments TWO If someone is being helpful but you don’t agree, then explain why before you Downvote. If someone is being helpful and you agree with their advice, then Upvote it.(All affiliate sales/links will be removed) ![]()
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