How Siding Replacement Can Reduce Noise Transmission

Your exterior siding plays a major role in your home’s curb appeal and energy efficiency. But did you know that it also has an impact on sound transmission? If you live on a busy street, the constant sound of loud cars and noisy pedestrians can be extremely frustrating, especially if you just want to achieve peace and quiet.  

To reduce the noise in your home, a siding replacement with the aim of lowering noise transmission is worth considering. Timberland Exteriors, a top general construction company, explains how your siding transmits noise and what siding material you should get.

How Does Your Siding Transmit Noise?

Depending on the material it’s made from, your siding can protect your home’s exterior, improve insulation, and minimize the noise being transmitted indoors. Vinyl siding, for instance, is great at reducing noise frequencies below 4,000 Hz, while stone and other organic materials perform better for frequencies above 4,000 Hz. Composite siding, which is made from two or more materials, offers greater noise protection than other types. Additionally, the acoustics of each siding material can also be affected by its thickness and weight. Heavier and thicker materials are greatly reducing noise than thinner materials.

What Are the Best Siding Materials to Reduce Noise?

If you’re looking for siding materials that can reduce noise transmission, your home remodeling contractor may recommend the following types:

• Vinyl siding, which consists of synthetic home exterior material, is not only low-maintenance and durable but also allows minimal noise to infiltrate your home. Thanks to its density, vinyl siding can block sound waves up to 4,000 Hz.
• Wood siding is also a dense and porous material. This means it has a lot of air pockets that can block sound waves from entering your premises. If you don’t want to use synthetic vinyl siding, investing in wood siding is a great alternative.
• Fiber cement siding is a durable, fireproof, and water-resistant material. It consists of a unique combination of sand, wood fibers, and cement. Like vinyl and wood siding, fiber cement is also dense and offers excellent insulation against impact and sound waves.

When replacing your exterior siding, look no further than Timberland Exteriors. As a leader in top-quality exterior home remodeling services in the area, we are one of the few Elite Preferred Contractors in Minneapolis, MN and the rest of the Twin Cities to offer James Hardie® fiber cement siding products. It offers the highest return on investment of any siding materials, lasts longer than every other type of siding on the market and looks fantastic on your home. Call (651) 439-1760 (Maplewood) or (218) 849-6675 (Detroit Lakes) to get started. You can also fill out our online contact form to get an estimate.