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Types and Measures for Daily Noise

Last update date April 11, 2024

　Sound feels different from person to person. For some people, "comfortable music" can be noisy for the neighbors.

　Also, unexpected noise may be generated from the facilities outside the house.

　Paying attention to the sounds of everyday life, such as home appliances and audio equipment, and not forgetting to consider the neighborhood can also reduce troubles caused by daily noise.

Footsteps etc.

Illustration of a child running around

Let's take care of the people downstairs.
Pay attention to the sound of running around and jumping.
The use of mats and slippers is also effective.

Flooring (plate floor)

　Although it is popular for its squatting atmosphere with wood grain and prevention, it can cause noise problems depending on the material and usage.
When renovating, utmost care must be taken when selecting contractors, product manufacturers, construction methods, etc.
　If a complaint arises from the lower floor, it is effective to partially lay a carpet or put rubber or felt on the feet of a table or chair.

Floor sound insulation

　The Architectural Institute of Japan has created a table that expresses the sound insulation grade of the floor in an easy-to-understand manner from the viewpoint of real life. Choose a flooring with sound insulation grade that matches your real feeling of life.

Sound insulation grade of floor
Sound insulation grade (JIS A1419)	L-35	L-40	L-45	L-50	L-55	L-60
Grade of application (apartment)	Special class	Special class	Grade 1	Grade 2	Grade 2	Grade 3
A person's footsteps and jumps	I can hardly hear	Sound faint	I can hear it, but I don't mind	Sounds small	I hear you	I am very worried about the sound generated
The sound of moving chair, the sound of falling objects, etc.	I can't hear it.	I can hardly hear	Sounds small	I hear you	I'm worried about the generated sound	I am very worried about the sound generated
Ensuring a sense of life and privacy	You may feel the sign of the upper floor.	I feel the sign, but I don't care.	The level of living conditions on the upper floor is somewhat conscious It sounds faint when you drop the spoon.	You are aware of the living conditions on the upper floor. I hear the sound of dragging the chair	You can understand the life of the upper floor to some extent. The sound of dragging a chair sounds noisy	You can see the living activities on the upper floor.

Vacuum cleaner, washing machine, high pressure washing machine, mower, hand-held blower (for cleaning fallen leaves), etc.

Illustration of a man vacuum cleaner

Please pay attention to the usage time.
Pay close attention to the place where you put the washing machine.
It is also effective to choose a low noise type.
It is also effective to take measures such as silence mats on the floor of washing machines.

Air conditioners, boilers, home cogeneration systems, heat pumps, etc.

Illustration of an outdoor unit that emits an unusual sound

Let's consider the place to place it.
Make sure to check if there is any abnormal noise.
The use of soundproofing and anti-vibration goods is also effective.
It is also effective to make soundproof walls.

Audio equipment such as televisions and audio equipment

Illustration of a woman watching TV

Make sure that the sound does not leak into the neighborhood.
The use of headphones and earphones is also effective.
In the case of apartment, it is also effective to keep the speakers from sticking to walls.

Musical instruments

Illustration of a man playing an electronic piano

Consider the usage time and volume, and take soundproofing measures.
Use of thick curtains, carpets, etc. has a sound absorption effect.
There is also a capsule type soundproof room, or a method of making a room soundproof structure.
When using a piano, it is also effective to use a low pedal and attach a board to the backside or a sound insulation board.