'Acoustic' rear fence - Would it help? Do they help?
G'day all,
I am looking for guidance, or experience with acoustic fencing, specifically what height fence I might need and whether it would reduce noise significantly.
My house backs on to a busy road (and roundabout) that unfortunately is one of those roads that people accelerate hard down. The hard acceleration of V8s and motorbikes is around 80db in the yard. Constant highway noise is one thing, the roar of big V8 is different.
The distance from the closest road lane to the fence is approx 16 metres, and around 20-25 metres to the pool/patio. At 6ft tall I can see the roofs of large 4wds as they drive past.
I'm tempted to just put a 3 metre tall acoustic fence in, but that's an expensive option if the noise will just come over the top, or over the neighbours rear fence (and our side fence).
Tempted with Modular Fencing products, but I estimate about $12,000 without installation.
Satellite image - house with red marker
Image from real estate listing - looks pretty much the same
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