Log house and noise

[Peder-G]

Hello,

I have a timber house built in the late 1800s. The house is not additionally insulated today, only clad with wooden paneling on the outside. I don't think the heat is a big problem, sure, I might be heating a bit for the birds, but the house retains heat quite well.

Unfortunately, the house is located next to a road that has become quite busy with heavy traffic in recent years. I'm hoping to get some help here on the forum to reduce the noise/noise levels in the house. Some specific questions...

1. Is there anything I should consider if I want to frame the inside of the timber frame with 45x45, insulate with mineral wool, and then add chipboard and plasterboard?

2. Will this significantly reduce the noise/noise levels compared to just having the type of timber frame that I have today?

Thank you in advance!

 

[anaitis]

It is probably your windows that let in the majority of the noise.

Otherwise, if you want to address the walls regarding sound, plasterboard is the way to go, preferably in double layers. Any mineral wool insulates almost exclusively for heat.

 

[frhe]

Noise barrier might be an option? They usually work very well and are often funded by the road authority.