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Music Room: Soundproofing Windows From "Home Transformations" episode DHTR-213

So the neighbors won't be disturbed, the music room's windows need to be soundproofed with insulated removable panels.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

Materials:

measuring tape
1/8-inch Lauan plywood
table saw
panel adhesive to the plywood
thick vinyl sheeting
1-inch thick standard home insulating foam
drill
handles
rubberized trim

Soundproofing Windows

1. Measure the window dimensions within the window framing (figure A).

2. Use 1/8-inch Lauan plywood and cut it to the dimensions of the interior of the windows (figure B).

3. Apply panel adhesive to the plywood (figure C).

4. Place a piece of thick vinyl sheeting onto the glue (figure D).

5. Put another coating of adhesive onto the vinyl.

6. On top of that, adhere 1-inch thick standard home insulating foam (figure E).

7. Once more, apply panel adhesive.

8. Cap the insulating foam with another sheet of Lauan plywood (figure F).

Figure E

Figure F

9. To complete the removable window insulation panels, drill holes and attach handles for easy insertion and removal (figure G).

10. Add rubberized trim around the perimeter to help keep the panels in place in the windows (figure H).

Figure G

Figure H

RESOURCES :

Acoustical Foam
Brand Name: Sonex
Color: Gray/black
Website: www.sonex-online.com

Carpet
Color: Blue/green
Website: www.rafaelfloors.com

Computer
Brand Name: Apple
Style: Mac G5
Website: www.apple.com

Mixing Board
Brand Name: Digidesign
Style: Digi 002
Website: www.digidesign.com

Musical Instruments and Microphones
Website: www.bananas.com