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=== Residential === Residential sound programs aim to decrease or eliminate the effects of exterior noise. The main focus of a residential sound program in existing structures is the windows and doors. Solid wood doors are a better sound barrier than hollow doors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/88589100/how-to-soundproof-your-noisy-apartment|title=How to sound-proof your noisy apartment|website=Stuff|access-date=2017-02-05|archive-date=2017-02-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213094051/http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/88589100/how-to-soundproof-your-noisy-apartment|url-status=dead}}</ref> Curtains can be used to dampen sound, either through use of heavy materials or through the use of air chambers known as [[Honeycomb structure|honeycomb]]s. Single-, double- and triple-honeycomb designs achieve relatively greater degrees of sound damping. The primary soundproofing limit of curtains is the lack of a seal at the edge of the curtain, although this may be alleviated with the use of sealing features, such as hook and loop fastener, adhesive, magnets, or other materials. The thickness of glass will play a role when diagnosing sound leakage. [[Double-pane window]]s achieve somewhat greater sound damping than single-pane windows when well-sealed into the opening of the window frame and wall.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.acousticalsurfaces.com/soundproofing_tips/html/multi_familybuild.htm|title=Noise Control in Multi-Family Residential Buildings|work=Acoustical Surfaces|access-date=2017-07-10|language=en-US}}</ref> Significant noise reduction can also be achieved by installing a second interior window. In this case, the exterior window remains in place while a slider or hung window is installed within the same wall openings.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Camtion|first1=Eros|title=What is more effective between active noise cancellation and soundproofing ?|url=https://setiathome.berkeley.edu/team_display.php?teamid=210294|publisher=berkeley.edu}}</ref> In the US, the FAA offers sound-reducing for homes that fall within a noise contour where the average sound level is {{val|65|ul=dB SPL}} or greater. It is part of their Residential Sound Insulation Program. The program provides solid-core wood entry doors plus windows and storm doors.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-midway-sound-proofing-getting-around-0130-20170129-story.html|title=City wants more Midway-area homeowners to sign up for soundproofing|last=Wisniewski|first=Mary|newspaper=chicagotribune.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-02-05}}</ref>
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