After much deliberation, you’ve decided to install a sound barrier around your yard. But where do you start? And who pays for it? We’ve put together a step-by-step guide.

After much deliberation, you’ve decided to install a noise barrier around your yard. Traffic past your house is getting heavier, the neighbors’ children are getting noisier, and the peace and quiet in your yard is now hard to find. But where do you start? And who pays for it? We’ve put together a step-by-step guide.

Step 1: Get good advice.

Noise pollution is a complex issue and, moreover, highly subjective. While your partner might sleep soundly on one ear for 8 hours straight, you might lie awake half the night because of the noise from outside.

In addition, there is a great deal of confusion about the effectiveness of noise barriers. Sound insulation values are (incorrectly) compared to the actual reductions that can be achieved, and promised reductions of 50–80% lead people to believe that we can cut current noise levels in half. Unfortunately, that is not the case.

These days, you can consult your landscaper with any questions you have about noise reduction. They carry soundproof garden screens in their product line and can provide you with expert advice on the right height, length, and location for the screen. You can find a list of these landscapers here.

For thorough and legally sound advice, consult an acoustic consulting firm. They can calculate the impact a noise barrier will have on your yard.

Step 2: Ask about the costs.

A noise barrier costs more than a fence. Keep that in mind when you’re considering this option. The advantage of purchasing a soundproof fence is that you’re investing in your quality of life, increasing the value of your home, and contributing to a better living environment.

Step 3: What is your municipality doing?

You may not be the only one in the neighborhood experiencing noise pollution. You might want to check with the municipality to see if the problem is ongoing and if there are any plans to resolve it. The municipality might be able to help find a solution by contributing to the cost of the noise barrier or by being flexible with your permit application.

Step 4: Make your choice.

If you are convinced of the effectiveness of a noise barrier, have a sufficient budget, and the municipality is cooperative, nothing stands in your way of choosing the best noise barrier for your situation.

The advantages of a Greenwall sound barrier are clear: it is covered in greeneryupon delivery, can be installed quickly using prefabricated elements, and requires no excavation because the barrier is placed on (rather than in) the ground.

Your landscaper can then supply, install, and, if desired, maintain the noise barrier.

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