Soundproof curtains for french doors can be very effective.
Sound isolation exterior french doors.
The thicker the door the better it reduces noise transfer.
Our sound isolation doors are sold direct from us the manufacturer usually saving our customers up to 800 compared to traditional distributor models used by other manufacturers.
Doors made specifically for blocking sound typically utilize 1 2 inch thick particle board sound board an interior layer of lead and integral interlocking thresholds and sweeps.
With those fancy sliding glass doors and french doors there will be a lot of sound leakages that you will be dealing with.
Then seal the gaps with a door gasket door sweep or spray foam to prevent air leaks.
Our testing is extensive and accurate providing stc ratings from 37 up to 63 with tests for single doors and communicating doors available.
Although the curtains would have to be quite large the cost could end up being worth it with the amount of noise reduction you ll experience.
To soundproof a door make it structurally strong enough to block noise by replacing it with a solid core door or by adding mass loaded vinyl soundproof blankets and panels to the existing door.
How to soundproof a french door.
Windows are usually smaller in size are made of glass and difficult to soundproof.
Door has to be made thicker by adding more mass to it mass blocks sound any gaps and cracks in or around the door have to be sealed sound moves with air so any uncovered gaps will let it walk right through.
But what about a whole door made of glass imagine how difficult it would be to soundproof.
Soundproof interior doors to buy.
Solid core textured six panel door.
In order to soundproof a french door and any other door for that matter two things have to be done.
Though most interior doors are 1 3 8 inch thick exterior doors are typically 1 3 4 inch thick.