Loud Music or T.V.
As hi-fi equipment and televisions become more powerful, it becomes more and more important to ensure the volume you listen to this equipment at is monitored to prevent disturbance to neighbours.
Powerful hi-fi’s and television sets can cause a lot of distress to neighbours.
To avoid causing a nuisance;-
• Keep the volume down;
• Place speakers away from partition walls, floors and ceilings;
• Consider wearing headphones, especially late at night;
• Warn your neighbours in advance if you are having a party.
D.I.Y
Everyone at some point requires to do work around the house, and by its nature, D.I.Y. is usually a loud activity.
Ideally you should carry out noisy work at times when it is unlikely to disturb neighbours, such as during the day or earlier in the evening, leaving quieter work till later.
It may be a good idea to warn neighbours in advance.
Laminate Flooring
Anyone who is planning to fit laminate or wooden flooring should be aware of the likely effect the use of these floors will have on neighbours, particularly if you occupy an upper flat.
The impact noise from items being dropped, kids playing or even just walking on the floor with outdoor shoes can be very annoying for those below.
Care must also be taken in fitting laminate or other wooden flooring. If it is nailed down on top of an existing floor it may create areas of acoustic weakness which allow noise to transmit through the floor.
Noise insulation should also be suitably fitted to minimise transmission of noise.