Sound proofing a window - can I just make a big sound panel?

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Hey all,

I'm a voice over artist and I'm having issues with traffic noises coming in through my bedroom window. I already have the window covered with these Isole sound barriers, but the noise is still super apparent: https://www.audimute.com/isole-sound-barrier-sheet

I can't afford a double walled pro booth right now, and I don't have the skills to build one myself. The best I think I can do is build a big sound panel and fill the window. Do you think that would work if I made a big wooden frame and then stuffed it with 4 inches of rockwool and sealed the gaps between the frame and the window? I do not need to be able to open the window. I'm looking for the biggest bang for my small budget. Any input is appreciated.

Thanks!
 
spantini said:
What does the uncovered window look like? If it is recessed, fill the recessed area with Safe-N-Sound Roxul sound insulation - at least 3 or 4 inches thick. This is available in bundles from Home Depot and Lowe's.

I did my bedroom studio window and it cut the exterior street noise by 98%.

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Did you do this without a frame? If so how did you get it to stay put? I was just looking at the window now and it’s recessed but it’s got a big edge where you open the window so my original frame idea may not work well, plus it’s got blinds so stuffing it seems like a better idea.
 
Basilosauridae said:
Did you do this without a frame? If so how did you get it to stay put? I was just looking at the window now and it’s recessed but it’s got a big edge where you open the window so my original frame idea may not work well, plus it’s got blinds so stuffing it seems like a better idea.
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No frame. I cut the Roxul with fabric shears - made a rectangle approx 1-inch larger than window recess. Wrapped in cotton sheet material (bought a cheap sheet at Walmart), tied with twine, then placed it over the recess and lightly pressed the edges only until flush with wall. Tension holds it in place. This does not interfere with operation of blinds.
 
spantini said:
No frame. I cut the Roxul with fabric shears - made a rectangle approx 1-inch larger than window recess. Wrapped in cotton sheet material (bought a cheap sheet at Walmart), tied with twine, then placed it over the recess and lightly pressed the edges only until flush with wall. Tension holds it in place. This does not interfere with operation of blinds.
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Thanks, I really appreciate your help. You probably saved me a lot of unnecessary woodworking that I'm unqualified to do lol
 
Glad to help. Should you go ahead with the Roxul insulation, you'll have lots left over. You could make some wood frames and fill them with Roxul, then wrap with cloth or plastic mesh screening such as used in gardens to block weed growth. These would be free-standing so you could place them around the room where needed. Or. . hang them on walls.
 
A friend of mine did something like this and said the same thing, huge noise reduction, he was shocked how well it worked.
He had bought a house and for some reason a nearby club cranked up the tunes from 11 to 2am and it was coming in his windows.
He made the same type and squeezed it in his bedroom windows, no frame, and was amazed.
I don't think he put covers over it, just raw fiberglass...but he's single with no kids etc..maybe pulled the blinds down? and left it as is... Its why I cant use super sensitive mics, they pickup through windows and walls and even my ceiling fan on the floor below can sound loud enough I go turn it off. sound is crazy interesting.
 
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