Do you get a lot of noise through your windows? Want an affordable solution? I used plexiglass inserts on some windows that face streettraffic and construction noise.

This is a good option if you have multiple noise issues, a limited budget, if you're a renter and can't do remodeling, or you can't find the right contractor. This is something you can do yourself! It's also a good alternative to buying custommade (moreexpensive) inserts from an online windowinsert company, especially if you're not sure if they'll solve all your noise issues.

In this video, I'll show you some of the challenges, how and where I bought the plexiglass, and how much noise was reduced (typically, a 1015 dB noise reduction). The results (and process) weren't perfect, but they definitely made an improvement on some types of noise.

"Just get to the point" key moments:
2:49 Introducing TAP Plastics (skip the intro)
3:46 Cost for first window insert
5:03 Informal noise comparisons
6:21 Decisions for second window (larger window)
6:55 Second window
7:39 Informal results

Resources:
TAP Plastics (for plexiglass): https://www.tapplastics.com/
Joiners for connecting large panels (TAP Plastics): https://www.tapplastics.com/product/p...
Wall brackets: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SX6SM12
Foam on back edges of plexiglass (aka "noiseproofing joist tape"): https://acousticalsolutions.com/produ...
Foam strips on bottom of plexiglass: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Ribbed rubber weatherstrip lining the inside the joiners: https://www.homedepot.com/p/MDBuild...

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