“Early on we realised that if we wanted to truly transform peoples’ lives through their living environments, we needed to develop more deeply our fascination with, and knowledge of, the ‘science of silence’ – and then apply that expertise to our products and our process.”
Jacob Gwalbert Figura, CEO
What is Anti–Social Noise Pollution?
We live in an age when the personal freedom to act as you please is taken very seriously. However, what may seem like innocent, harmless acts of fun, such as playing your favourite music or enjoying an evening with friends can seriously impact on the lives of people living nearby.
Whether thoughtlessness or selfishness lies behind it, for the person on the receiving end of a fireworks display, a garden party or even children playing in the park on a summer evening, this is a major issue.
There is a sobering reality to anti-social noise; it can cause health problems for sufferers. Children perform less well in school if their sleep is disturbed, while adults can struggle to concentrate at work and run the risk of stress and heart- related issues.
Solutions for Anti-Social Noise Pollution
When you want to lessen the level of anti-social noise in your home, there is a wide variety of solutions open to you. One option is to check your walls and exterior doors and make small repairs to seal any obvious gaps. That will ensure they give a greater degree of protection and insulation against the noise of the outside world. There are DIY solutions such as window-plugs, which are soundproof sponges designed to keep out a certain amount of noise. While this may eliminate some of the noise, it will not achieve the same level as a bespoke installation designed to your specific requirements.
You could also look at planting large bushes or trees as a barrier between you and the source of the anti-social noise. This may lessen the noise but it cannot guarantee the level of peace you require; and it is clearly not an option for those who do not have a garden, or people who do not want to compromise their
outside spaces to such an extent.
However, at Hugo Carter we believe the best solution of all is to speak to a specialist in the field of noise reduction. We can work with you to deliver the ultimate answer to traffic noise; soundproof windows that are also an elegant, smart addition to your home.
Our engineers are not salespeople. They will help you to find the best solution to fit your home and your budget – even if this means using other companies’ products.
How to Reduce Anti-Social Noise Pollution in Your Home
The World Health Organisation has conducted research that found people living with noise pollution of more than 55 decibels are likely to suffer health problems.
Some 1.6million people in London alone live with that level of noise on a daily basis. People in this position run a greater risk of stress or even heart attacks, as well as difficulty concentrating at work or at school.
Soundproofing your windows to guard against noise, wherever you are in the UK, is a healthy move to make.
Regular exposure to noise pollution can lead to hypertension, increased stress levels and contribute to high blood pressure and conditions such as tinnitus and hearing loss.
It is worth reiterating that there are many solutions available to those cursed by excessive anti-social noise. But the best advice is to speak to an experienced professional – like the team members at Hugo Carter – to find a cure for your particular brand of noise pollution.
Our engineers will measure the level of sound you are experiencing using a professional noise analyser. This will establish the best type of product and glass for your property.
Our Range of Soundproof Windows for Anti-Social Noise
- Soundproof Sash Windows for Anti-Social Noise: We can supply a variety of designs; all can be customised to suit your home and your budget.
- Soundproof Casement Windows for Anti-Social Noise: We offer a choice of traditional or modern styles, each offering safety, security and efficiency.
- Soundproof High Performance Windows for Anti-Social Noise: Our most powerful bespoke noise reduction windows can achieve a drastic drop in decibels.
- Soundproof Doors for Anti-Social Noise: Our range of doors complement the designs of our windows and play their part in combating noise pollution.
- Soundproof Secondary Windows for Anti-Social Noise: Unlike secondary glazing, we can add a second layer of double glazing to reduce anti-social noise to a manageable level. Not only is this solution more powerful, it is also long lasting and, importantly, very elegant.
Our Range of Soundproof Windows can Prevent Noise Pollution from the following:
Aircraft Noise Pollution:
If you leave near an airport – as so many of us now do – a solution to the noise of planes taking off and landing is always welcome.
Train Noise Pollution:
The insistent, repetitive metallic thundering of a nearby line can make a huge impact on your domestic peace.
Road Noise Pollution:
It is unusual these days to find a home that is free of disruption caused by the sound of cars, lorries, motorcycles and buses.
How to Soundproof a Room against Anti-Social Noise
Anti-social noise pollution affects everybody in different ways. A pleasant ambient sound for one person, may be utterly intolerable for someone in the next room, let alone the next house.
When it comes to cancelling out the problem of anti-social noise, Hugo Carter delivers a bespoke solution for every property, as every home has its own noise characteristics – the level of noise and its frequency will vary from room to room.
Our skilled engineers:
• Analyse the noise pollution in every room
• Analyse your particular situation
• Design the best performing solution
Hugo Carter design the exact noise reducing solution for your property, to ensure you can enjoy peace and quiet inside your home.
How to Soundproof Against Noisy Neighbours
Few instances of anti-social noise are as irritating as the sound being made by noisy neighbours.
It could be children playing, dogs barking, late-night parties or simply music being too loud. Anti-social neighbour noise takes many forms but the single end result is frustration and annoyance on the part of the person suffering it.
Hugo Carter is experienced in knowing how to soundproof a room against noisy neighbours. Our expert team will visit you, get to the heart of the anti-social neighbour noise and come up with a solution that works for you.
Our Engineers
Our engineers have been trained by experts from the Institute of Acoustics at Southampton Solent University. Their extensive and ongoing training covers noise assessment, noise analysis and noise mitigation techniques.
We sincerely believe Hugo Carter’s engineers are the finest in their field.
They bring with them a depth of knowledge about all aspects of glazing and the provision of efficient, cost-effective soundproof solutions.
In the 2019 UK Enterprise Awards for the best timber window and door manufacturer, Silent Windows was named the most innovative product.
We also use professional noise analysers to assess the level of sound, rather than telephone apps or cheap hand-held devices.
You will find on this website plenty more detail about the technology behind our service. However, there is no substitute for a conversation.
We are always pleased to answer questions from potential clients and to
respond to specific enquires – you are welcome to get in touch with us by phone or email.
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As you can see, if you are considering soundproofing your home, or one particular room, there are several options open to you.
Hugo Carter is a trusted and expert provider of soundproof windows. We work closely with clients to understand exactly what solution they need – then provide it.
If you would like to speak with us about your soundproofing requirements, please get in touch today.