Reducing traffic noise through construction design and sound barriers

2021-06-09 13:07:25

The road is classified in such a way that a 30 km/h speed limit is not possible.

I do not know the circumstances, and it is very possible that in weighing the factors, responsibilities, and authorities, a change is unlikely and contradicts too many interests. Then the status quo remains. Declaring something "impossible" is a popular tactic to enforce rejection. No one has to accept such a statement – especially not when it concerns administrative decisions. In any case, apparently many things indicate that you will have to endure the noise on your property. I wish you well in coping with it.

2021-06-09 13:08:54

Well, if the professional is a specialist (and seller?) for soundproof walls, you basically already know what the result will look like ;-)

I would expect the expert (with the 3 letters) to give me a number by which the load is reduced. That could then be easily checked.

2021-06-09 13:11:55

I don't know the circumstances and it may very well be that in the weighing of responsibility and jurisdiction a change is unlikely and speaks against too many interests. Then the status quo remains. Declaring something "impossible" is a popular game to enforce rejection. No one has to accept such a statement – especially not when it comes to administrative decisions. In any case, many things apparently suggest that you will have to endure the noise on your property. I wish you well in coping with it.

That's true. Whether the effort is worth it and then being labeled a troublemaker must also be considered. In our little town, everyone just knows each other. Thanks for your ideas!

2021-06-09 13:14:45

Listen to when you have the noise. For us, it is Mon-Fri from 6 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 6 am to 1 pm, otherwise relatively quiet. So, when I am at home and want my peace. When electric cars become standard, it will be very quiet. Ok, I wouldn’t bet on that.

30Zone is a tricky issue. The district keeps rejecting it repeatedly. It has been going on for years. The municipality wants 30, applies for it, and it is rejected by the district.

2021-06-09 13:21:49

Listen to when you have the noise. For us, it is Mon-Fri from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., otherwise it is relatively quiet. So that is when I am at home and want my peace.
If electric cars become the standard, it will be very quiet. Ok, I wouldn’t count on that.

Zone 30 is a different matter. The district keeps rejecting it. It has been going on like this for years. The municipality wants 30, applies for it, and it gets rejected by the district.

Good tip, thanks!
For us (we have already lived right next door for 20 years), the problem is rush hour traffic in the mornings and evenings, and the occasional truck that has business here.

I had the idea about electric cars too. Although the main problem is not the engine noise but the rolling noise.

Speed limit 30 would be great, of course. If I remember correctly, the type of road is called a state road. And apparently, that excludes a speed limit of 30.

2021-06-09 13:26:40

Exactly. The noise is only in the morning and afternoon for about 2 hours. The noise barrier would, if it even helps at all, divide the property in the middle.
I agree with MarCh on that. Position the house more in a north-south direction and install proper soundproof windows facing the street. That should help significantly more than a wall in the garden and will probably be cheaper as well.
The reflection from No. 91 remains, for example, with or without the wall. So you’d also put a 2.5m high wall there and enjoy the view :)

We can get the interior of the house almost noise-free, I am confident about that. My only concern is the terrace.
We will pay close attention to the orientation, thank you for your opinion!

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