O/T - Sound/Acoustic Barrier Experience

My aunt's old house had a line to london right at the bottom of it. Wasn't too much of a bother, I think they used triple glazing and stuff.

 

kevan noony is right, triple glazing will reduce noise but not eliminate it, you really go do with putting a floating floor in the house to stop noise from the ground, this should sound proof most of it but not cheap.

 

Hi kev .... i renovated timber sash windows throughout - there are ways and means to reduce noise, despite retaining the "single" glazing.
I did the work myself but there is a company called "Ventrolla" ... be careful as they are franchised outfits.
With regards to a barrier, take care .... i know your level of taste, and would imagine the rear garden would be huge, but be wary of placing a barrier along your boundary, if your neighbours have not. You may well incur two lots of noise .... the first as he passes the left hand neighbour, and secondly as he passes your barrier and enters your left hand neighbours' airspace.
Try for a local authority tree planting grant (bet you've tried that one already).
cheers, d

 

is it a high speed line busy or is it just a norman line ????

 

Kevan

My previous house had a railway at the end of the garden (about 200ft long)down a very deep cut. It was totally hidden and the garden had mature trees shielding the area. During the day it wasn't too much of an issue, however, at night when there's less ambient noise to interfere and therefore sound carries much further, it was intrusive, especially when trying to sleep. It's not just the noise, it's also the irritation of the vibration, however gentle. I'd be sure to check the freight movements on the line at night before committing. When I came to sell, it was a big issue and it took several months to fine a buyer.

Had a similar problem with Concord over my flat in Fulham, used to make conversation impossible on Sunday afternoon as it went over.

jg

 

If it were me, think I'd walk away. It's obviously a lot cheaper because of that railway line - this implies it is difficult to live with - if not it wouldn't be so cheap, given the history.

I would only buy on the basis that I could put up with existing noise levels. If you were reliant upon reducing the noise and your attempts failed, you're stuck with a house you don't like and won't be able to sell (the house has already been around for a time, despite being 25% less than similar properties).

Is it vacant? Any chance you could live in it for a day/night to find out?

 

Kev,
any chance of a link to the property? Being nosey

 

I'm nosey too, I love property almost as much as cars...

Kevan, I'm sure if you post a link we will all promise not to bid up the price!

 

good call mate its all about location ,location, location

 

locomotive locomotive locomotive you mean

 

It looks magnificent!

I SAID, IT LOOKS MAGNIFICENT !

You probably couldn't hear me 'cos of the train going past!

 

trains dont look like they bother the horses in a few months you wont notice them as i lived 100yds from a very busy train line years ago and it didnt bother me

 

And all that SMOKE from the steam engine.....chuff, chuff

 

Jesus Kev; that is spectacular. If the price is right, buy some earplugs!

 

Simply stunning .

 

Kev,
in the first pic, is that one of Adnaan's subs sticking it's periscope up through the lawn? Looks like it's a bit close to the sea as well M8

 

kevan do you want to adopt me as a son

 

nive mate, hopr you like gardening