werner71
2021-06-09 09:30:41
- #1
Hello,
we want to build a small single-family house on our property. The location of the property is basically good, only in the mornings and evenings there is increased noise pollution due to commuter traffic.
I measured the sound pressure with an app on the smartphone. I cannot say anything about the accuracy of the values, but they approximately (subjectively) correspond to what I know from confirmed measurements on comparable properties.
When no vehicle passes by: 55 dB.
With a car: up to 68 dB.
With a truck: up to 78 dB.
At the current stage, the noise level outdoors is too high for me. To possibly be able to build on the property anyway, I am considering a noise protection wall and a building form facing away from the street (solid, noise protection windows, insulation with mineral wool) (see attachment, noise protection wall red dashed).
I have no doubt that the desired peace can be achieved inside the house through measures. But how does it look outdoors?
I am already in contact with a specialist for soundproof walls, next I wanted to discuss the overall planning with an architect. For that, I wanted to be able to provide him with a few wishes and ideas. Therefore, my questions:
Thank you very much for your suggestions!
Best regards
Werner

we want to build a small single-family house on our property. The location of the property is basically good, only in the mornings and evenings there is increased noise pollution due to commuter traffic.
I measured the sound pressure with an app on the smartphone. I cannot say anything about the accuracy of the values, but they approximately (subjectively) correspond to what I know from confirmed measurements on comparable properties.
When no vehicle passes by: 55 dB.
With a car: up to 68 dB.
With a truck: up to 78 dB.
At the current stage, the noise level outdoors is too high for me. To possibly be able to build on the property anyway, I am considering a noise protection wall and a building form facing away from the street (solid, noise protection windows, insulation with mineral wool) (see attachment, noise protection wall red dashed).
I have no doubt that the desired peace can be achieved inside the house through measures. But how does it look outdoors?
I am already in contact with a specialist for soundproof walls, next I wanted to discuss the overall planning with an architect. For that, I wanted to be able to provide him with a few wishes and ideas. Therefore, my questions:
[*]What do you estimate, which reduction could be achieved by a suitable building form on the terrace (e.g. -15 dB)?
[*]Do you have suggestions for the building form to keep the noise pollution low on the terrace?
[*]Are there experiences with noise reduction from the combination of noise protection wall and street-facing-away terrace (e.g. noise protection wall -15 dB, house form another -8 dB)?
[*]Do you have further suggestions for measures I could take to keep noise pollution low?
Thank you very much for your suggestions!
Best regards
Werner