[MassHistPres] Noise abatement question

[Brian Stripp]

Storms and blown cellulose insulation are really the 2 best things you can
do. Caulking and sealing air leakage will also help.

Brian Stripp
Vice-Chair, Chelmsford Historical Commission

On Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 3:41 PM Wendy Bawabe <bawabe at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear List,
>
> Does anyone have any idea what historic homeowners have done to help
> reduce road noise in their homes?  I’ve had the question from a historic
> homeowner and they’ve said they plan to replace their windows first—I
> haven’t replied yet, but I will *obviously* discourage this!!  When I
> reply, I’d like to offer other suggestions.  Storms? (I know there was a
> thread about storm windows recently and the company that used to make the
> preferred ones is no longer in business…).  Insulation?  Please let me know
> if anyone has any suggestions or recommendations.
>
> Wendy Bawabe
> Norwell Historical Society
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