How to Reduce Street Noise in a Home

Start by determining which windows face the road and receive the most traffic noise. These windows should be prioritized, as treating just one or two problem windows can significantly reduce overall noise levels inside the home.

Fantastic Frame Soundproof Window Inserts create an additional interior window layer that blocks airborne noise before it enters the room. The inserts mount inside the existing window frame and rely on added mass and an airtight seal to reduce sound transmission.

Because they are installed on the interior side, they avoid the need for exterior construction and are well-suited for homes where replacing windows isn’t an option.

Even small gaps around windows can allow traffic noise to pass through. Use acoustical Sealant to seal perimeter gaps, trim joints, or cracks around window frames. Airtightness is critical—sound follows air.

Some homeowners choose to supplement window treatments with temporary or flexible options. Hanging mass loaded vinyl curtains or using soundproof blankets can provide minor additional reduction, but these approaches are typically less effective than dedicated window inserts and should be viewed as secondary solutions.

This approach only works if there is an existing fence near the street or if you’re able to build one in that location. The fence must sit between the traffic noise source and your home to be effective.

If no fence can be placed near the road, this solution will have limited impact.

The fence must block the direct line of sight between the street and the home. Gaps, short fencing, or see-through materials will allow sound to pass over or through with minimal reduction.

Fence height and placement matter more than decorative design.

To reduce traffic noise, the fence must be heavy and airtight. Adding mass with Luxury Liner Reinforced MLV Roll increases sound blocking performance, especially for low-frequency road noise.

All seams, overlaps, and panel joints should be sealed to prevent sound from leaking through gaps.

Installing BlocknZorbe on the home-facing side of the fence helps absorb reflected sound and blocks some direct-line noise from passing through the fence heading toward the house.