Wednesday 20 March 2013

Case study-Noise insulation of A Home @ Unitech South City , Gurgaon


There is a famous song by singer-songwriter duo Simon & Garfunkel , " Sound of Silence". It is one of the song which I liked most & perfectly fit in India's metro city life right now.

But can we achieve absolute silence in a Home ! Can we control outside noise level & feel Himalayan abode in our Home ?  yes it is possible... We did it many times..sharing one case study.... Residence @ Unitech South City II, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon. In my previous post, I have shared sound terminologies & ill effects of noise.

There are different standards & Indexes to measure noise levels.. I being associated with a German MNC always like to follow DIN ( German ) norms which are safest & highest in Quality.


After visiting the site, I realized that it was quite terrible situation as noise levels @ that House was around 60-65 dB during day time & also in the night, it was 70-75 dB with existing aluminium doors & windows.









Town planners, Builders & Developers are not thinking about reducing noise levels in the city &  in the apartments as there is no vision for

  • Regularly review the City Plan rules relating to acceptable levels of noise.
  • To ensure the quality service is provided for enforcement, response & complaints.
  • To develop the noise map of Delhi NCR and monitor trends over time.
  • To develop a system that identifies areas of concern. e.g. residential areas which are near motorways and other road network.


Now come back to our story, the challenges for us were-

  • Removal of existing Doors/Windows - As family was residing their, We need to complete the house same day as they can not keep their house remains open in the night.
  • Fitting of New Doors/ Windows with Joint insulation- It is prevalent industry practice to use silicone for joint insulation between wall & frame. But silicon is not fixing material. For proper noise insulation, one needs to use PU Fom. ( Rw ; 61 dB )

Joint insulation by PU Fom & sealing tape








" Listen to yourself not the noise of the world, only you know what is right for you."




Removal of existing Aluminium Door/Window via cutter





















Sound level outside 
Sound level inside after installation



Sound level inside after installation
Noise level outside road side















Before Aluminium Window
After installation window















31 comments:

  1. These guys are doing excellent Job.

    Don't be fooled by thinking that your ears are “tough” or that you have the ability to “tune it out”! Noise-induced hearing loss is usually gradual and painless but, unfortunately, permanent. Once destroyed, the hearing nerve and its sensory nerve cells do not repair.

    Exposure to noise can also cause a temporary change in hearing (your ears may feel stuffed up) or a ringing in your ears (tinnitus).
    However,repeated exposures to loud noise can lead to permanent tinnitus and/or hearing loss.

    Loud noise can also create physical and psychological stress, reduce productivity, interfere with communication and concentration.

    Continuous Exposure to noise environment also limits your ability to hear sounds, understand speech, and seriously impairs your ability to communicate.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Do we have contact details of these guys, I am looking for similar solution for my home.

    ReplyDelete
  3. what was the specification of the glass used? It will help if you tell us how noise control was achieved with choice of glass too.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Hi! Thanks for the great information you havr provided! You have touched on crucuial points! attic insulation removal and replacement

    ReplyDelete
  5. It ought to abandon saying that home undertakings can be costly, so you might be enticed to handle them yourself as an approach to set aside some cash. That might be a shrewd move for little undertakings.Invisible Grills in Mumbai

    ReplyDelete
  6. I admire this article for the well-researched content and excellent wording. I got so involved in this material that I couldn’t stop reading. I am impressed with your work and skill. Thank you so much. interior trends 2019

    ReplyDelete
  7. First You got a great blog .I will be interested in more similar topics. i see you got really very useful topics, i will be always checking your blog thanks. Tuition At Home

    ReplyDelete
  8. People looking to build news homes are having to put their plans on hold, or are they? Purchasing home plans is a cheap and easy way to save some money in the building of a new house. glam placemats

    ReplyDelete
  9. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Great article Lot's of information to Read...Great Man Keep Posting and update to People..Thanks Garage Doors Repair Wizard Gastonia

    ReplyDelete

  11. I can see that you are an expert at your field! I am launching a website soon, and your information will be very useful for me.. list of private schools in delhi Thanks for all your help and wishing you all the success in your business.

    ReplyDelete
  12. I am very much pleased with the contents you have mentioned. manan vidyaI wanted to thank you for this great article.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Took me time to read all the comments, but I really enjoyed the article. It proved to be Very helpful to me and I am sure to all the commenters here! It’s always nice when you can not only be informed, but also entertained! Avenue South Residence UOL Group

    ReplyDelete
  14. When you use a genuine service, you will be able to provide instructions, share materials and choose the formatting style. selling a inherited probate house for cash in Des Moines Iowa

    ReplyDelete
  15. Pretty amazing work on the author's part and This blog is a five star work.
    Hardwood Design Centre

    ReplyDelete
  16. Thanks i like your blog very much , i come back most days to find new posts like this!Good effort.I learnt it
    Building Inspections

    ReplyDelete
  17. Thank you for your post. This is excellent information. It is informative post for upvc windows manufacturers

    ReplyDelete
  18. I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often. dịch vụ sửa nhà

    ReplyDelete
  19. Furthermore, you may jump at the chance to think about that Tarot, as I would like to think, is less a progression of pictorial pictures than a progression of mystic vitality cards.TarotReading

    ReplyDelete
  20. Amazingly accommodating post. This is my first time i visit here. I found such an extensive number of captivating stuff in your blog especially its trade. Genuinely its unprecedented article. Keep it up. Study MBBS In Philippines

    ReplyDelete
  21. Softer cases can absorb water, and are more susceptible to stains and smells. best luggage for international travel,

    ReplyDelete
  22. These are also used as a supplementary security feature on UPVC door, and fit between the sliding element of the door and the frame horizontally, stopping the door from being forced open.Colorado Springs Locksmith

    ReplyDelete
  23. Great post full of useful tips! My site is fairly new and I am also having a hard time getting my readers to leave comments. Analytics shows they are coming to the site but I have a feeling “nobody wants to be first”. sash window repairs london

    ReplyDelete
  24. Most of the blogs pretend themselves as most usable and updated blogs with new information but sometime truth might different. I want to share some facts related to this subject which will help people to enhance their skills. Home Inspections Melbourne

    ReplyDelete
  25. The only blog i found today with full of useful tips. Checkout my site for Insulation Removal Bags now!

    ReplyDelete
  26. New web site is looking good. Thanks for the great effort.
    plumbing southend

    ReplyDelete
  27. In this age of hypocrisy, the writer has written every word with all his soul poured into it.
    southend builders

    ReplyDelete
  28. Curtain window fabrics that are semi- translucent are usually not formal and give you an airy feeling. An idea that you could try would be to change the window curtains for the season, like the heavier treatments can be replaced with sheer curtains that are lighter for the summertime.motorized blinds dubai

    ReplyDelete
  29. Thank you for taking the time to publish this information very useful! foam spray insulation

    ReplyDelete
  30. Thanks for providing very resourceful article . Keep posting Good stuffs. the artical is very effective and helpful. i really enjoy it . churches open in atlanta ga

    ReplyDelete