Is A Fence With Noise Reduction Possible?
I'll be replacing a fence that borders with a neighbor. It's redwood picket fence, about 6' high. The neighbor has a pool, so I thought I might as well try and cut down the noise from the filter and parties they have, if possible. I was thinking about building a fence with pickets on both sides so I can place some sort of noise insulation in between. However, I need ideas what I could use.
Answer:
buffalo ny: in our pool, the population increases as air temperatures rise above 80 degrees F on sunny days. if it's over 90 degrees, nobody leaves. our kids have always had a pool sized from the baby inflatable pools on up, but never a pool deeper than their chins. i've been a lifeguard, wife and 2 kids both swim [including son who was on swim team in high school.] [even a neighbor's kid on swim team later too.] the 1990 pool is a 24 ft round x 4 ft deep with about 42" of water. we have a plain wooden stockade fence. but our friend in vegas has tall rear yard concrete block walls common to his area that completely separate each of the new properties. probably 10 ft tall. if there is a party in the next pool yard you still hear it. always explore the fence ordinance for all your requirements, and first match up your survey with the neighbor's survey. you might consult an architect. explore air conditioning and that "home theater sound system" or " as we call it, a "stereo" so your windows can be closed. If you have the retaining wall and install a board on board fence which provides you 9' of protection, you will notice a little difference. Is there space to add a row of cedars shrubs (4'-5'wide)? White cedars are inexpensive and will grow to 20' - 30'. In normal conditions they will grow 1' per year. You can trim the bottom of these shrubs aggressively as to control the width of the hedging. The roots are soft and shallow and will not normally cause issues with retaining walls and pools until 30-50 years. Some minor insect control issues should be followed because cedars provide shelter for the mosquitoes. Make sure you and your party animal neighbor control any standing water on you property (everyone should be doing this anyway) A simple wood trellis against the wall of the house(s) with a vine can reduce some of the reflective noises. As mention on one of the postings, a water fall with a pond can help a great deal. Note: Review the by-law for fence height restrictions, swimming pool enclosure by-laws, and noise by-law.