How to Deal with Noisy Neighbours?
How to Deal with Noisy Neighbours?
BY METRO SCIENCE REPORTER
Noisy neighbours can put a strain on any household. “Stomping feet and dropping objects are the main cause of complaints in flat blocks and enduring these ‘impact sounds’ can negatively affect people’s health and work.” says Metro in a recent article.
Community mediation can help bring neighbours together even in conflicts that seem entrenched. Finding a solution that benefits everyone involved will save you stress, time and money.
Noisy neighbours ‘scientifically proven’ as the most annoying sound we deal with
The sound of neighbours has been scientifically proven to be more annoying than any other noise nuisance – and could even cause heart disease.
However, researchers discovered the thudding sounds of people walking barefoot do not get included in the technical requirements for building construction. Stomping feet and dropping objects are the main cause of complaints in flat blocks and enduring these ‘impact sounds’ can negatively affect people’s health and work. Impact sounds are impulsive, consisting of one or more distinct sounds lasting a short duration.
