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01-08-2007, 11:15

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The only thing that reduces noise by any significant amount is density. Think tall concrete or block barriers like they place along freeways through urban areas or big earthen berms.

I really can sympathize with your. When we built here in the boonies it was dead quiet. The lot next to us was supposedly unbuildable. Then a guy with political connections built a house and garage and a few other buildings and moved in. They didn't meet forest stocking requirements for an occupancy permit but they moved in anyway. Then they built a motorcycle track and run those damn things day and night in the summer. The only peace is on cold, rainy days (which we get a lot of in the winter). Anyway, one day their kids will grow up and move out and maybe things will quiet down.

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We have 100 foot thick band of 40 foot douglas firs between us and the neighbors and they help a little but nowhere near enough. These trees have not been pruned up either (just for this reason).

[edit] I failed to mention what does help. We have good double-pane windows and a tight house and it helps a LOT to keep everything closed up. That means not opening up the windows during a cool summer evening (and of course higher A/C bills).

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Bill, are there any noise ordinances where you live? If so, do they specify a maximum noise level? If so get a sound level meter to measure the noise level. If it's in excess of the maximum you have some ammo to at least ask him to put a muffler on that thing. If you need a sound level meter I'd be happy to loan you mine.

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