Soundproof concrete block fence
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Elaine Brown
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Can anyone provide suggestions of how to soundproof or baffle the noise of dogs barking inside a concrete block fence? I recently moved here thinking no one other than myself could hear the dogs bark. Unfortunately, I discovered that muted barking immediately outside the fence sounds like a yard full of Rottweilers down the street. Evidently, the fence acts like a megaphone.
Concrete block fence and one of the culprits
12 answers
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Can't muffle the dogs? Of course not! I would guess a wall full of ivy would help.
Susan E
on Jul 26, 2015
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...I would caution against ivy and such...it attracts and breeds roaches and other creepy crawly critters.lol. I have heard of " wonderboard' ( also known as Duraroc) , its used for laying tile, etc...its made of concrete, and can be used to either " line' a masonry wall, or if you have to, I have seen it used as " panels", screwed together, caulked in between the panels and used against other existing fences as a sound barrier. Caulking in between the panels is vital, because sound travels in ' waves' and will get through the area is not caulked. The reason the one people I know of that made panels of it...they were pretty much portable and if you dont own your home....you can leave behind or take with you. just a couple of suggestions, hope it helps. On a side note...yes, Min Pins are barkers. lol. ...I recommend the training video " Perfect Pooch' , its about 50 bucks, and worth it. :)
Shelby @ The Weathered Barn Studio
on Jul 26, 2015
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@Elaine Brown How are those lovely daisy's watered? You could use a single soaker hose once a week or so when the ivy (or any thick climbing vine) is established. I, myself, love to have critters around my house, as we use it for ongoing nature lessons. We have ants, millipedes, salamanders, etc. (no roaches here) which attract garter snakes, skunks, blue jays, hawks, owls, bats and other insect eaters. The only thing we have that annoys me are daddy long leg spiders who spin webs by the zillions overnight. Although they eat bugs, too. I would like to hear how you solve this.
Susan E
on Jul 26, 2015
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Get a bark collar.
Janet Pizaro
on Jul 27, 2015
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While I applaud your efforts in saving water, I do think vegetation is the way to go. Ivy which will soften the reflection of sound off the wall surface, but it is not the only thing o employ. Having shrubs at intervals will act as baffles, mis-directing sound waves and conceling some out through interference. I have recently rediscovered a gem of a shrub from my so. california youth: Oleanders - drought hardy, sturdy indoor (if you need to move them in for the winter as I do), reliable bloomers in so. west colours, and can have a real chinese look if you put one in a large chinese-style koi pots. These grow in an never ending row separating opposing traffic on California highways. OR, if you want the wall coverage and baffles in one plant, try wisteria or bouganvilla. Wisteria grows quickly - there are some pruning tricks to create a structure and maximize flowering, but it's really very straight forward. I am thinking you could have a trellis full of large branches, clothed in thick leaves and flowers in 2-3 years, depending on the legnth of your growing season.
Duv310660
on Jul 27, 2015
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Build a dog house or kennel with a side ramp and a roof they can sit on. High enough so they can see over the wall and don't feel so shut in. If the wall is solid and they cannot see out of your garden they may bark because they hear things and cannot see them and also out of boredom. Where is the view? This works for some dogs but not all. Might be worth a try. Just don't place it so close to the wall or fence that they can use it to climb over and out of the garden and wander off.
Carole
on Jul 28, 2015
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I recommend the bark collar as well. It doesn't hurt them, but it does stop the constant barking.
Anne stickn354ey
on Jul 28, 2015
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When you say bark collar are you referring to the shock collar or the one that sprays?
Elaine Brown
on Jul 28, 2015
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I dont believe in " bark collars' or " de- barking 'dogs....they can be trained to not bark, other than intruders and such. Just my own opinion.
Shelby @ The Weathered Barn Studio
on Jul 28, 2015
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I do like the idea of hanging bamboo shades. Quick fix.
Susan E
on Jul 29, 2015
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How about planting taller shrub. Could start with spacing about ever 8 feet and if that didnt do the job could plant in between them. Maybe that would catch the sound. If you did use the dog bark collar you could use just long enough for the dog to get the idea then replace color with a regular collar. Neighbor used electric fence for his fence jumping dog and after several months he cut the electric off and the dog still did not jump the fence. Debarking sounds cruel and is permanent.
Sue Sanders
on Jul 31, 2015
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For one, you could confine the dogs to a smaller space away from the concrete block and sound proof that space with thick hedging rather than let them have the entire run of the yard unsupervised. A good dog run is fine for most dogs left out alone. If it is you have multiple dogs and they are barking at each other, separate them when you are not around. Also this is hogwash that no bark collars are cruel. They are not. They do work on most dogs and are quick training. It is no different than giving your kid a pat on the fanny, don't be so woosey. If you have a problem and want to keep the dogs, fix it.
Johnchip
on Apr 08, 2016
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