Soundproofing Conservatory from Rain Noise?

paperclap

Hi all,

We've a conservatory attached to our living room. Divided by double-glazed aluminium frame sliding doors. The conservatory has a polycarbonate roof with metal bars for support.

When it rains, even a little, the sound is amplified. But, when the sliding doors are shut, it almost drowns the noise out. When it rains heavy, even with the doors closed, the sound makes its way into the living room (and even the rest of the house when it pours!) and you can't listen to the TV. Drives you insane.

What is the best way to stop this rain noise coming in?

Obviously the best solution would be to replace the polycarbonate roof with a glass roof. But, that's a fair few thousand pounds.

Are "sheets" laid on the underside of the polycarbonate roof an option? Sheets on the double-glazing sliding doors? Sound reducing curtains in the living room?

Thanks in advance.

Rosa_Damascena

I'm interested to know if there is a cost-effective solution.

OP - heaven help you if there is hail!

GDB2222

It is just possible that there’s a problem with the way the roof has been put together. Possibly a photo might help.

Mistral001

Heavy curtains on the connecting doors with the living room might be your best option.  Have you any old curtains or blankets you could hang up temporarily to experiment with and see if they cut down the noise.  Additional sliding or folding doors might also be an option, but you will not know how effective they are until they are installed, so could be an expensive experiment.  

cajef

We replaced our polycarbonate conservatory roof with a glass roof a few years ago it reduced the noise by about 80%, you can only hear very heavy rain and then it is not intrusive.  

Annemos

A completely irrelevant comment for you, but your post has resonated with me.

I used to live in India and I absolutely loved the Monsoon. I used to lie awake listening to it. 

I also have a polycarbonate roof and the conservatory is next to my bedroom. I even open my bedroom window, so I can get the full noise effect. And I always watch the evening forecast to see if I should leave that window open. 

I miss India very much. So this evocative sound is total enjoyment for me, each time the clattering comes. 

greenface2

glass can reduce the sound compared to polycarb . Warm roof a lot more but less light and more cost . try to avoid covering with anything as overlay . It causes condensation and damp issues 

Rosa_Damascena

Annemos said:

A completely irrelevant comment for you, but your post has resonated with me.

I used to live in India and I absolutely loved the Monsoon. I used to lie awake listening to it. 

I also have a polycarbonate roof and the conservatory is next to my bedroom. I even open my bedroom window, so I can get the full noise effect. And I always watch the evening forecast to see if I should leave that window open. 

I miss India very much. So this evocative sound is total enjoyment for me, each time the clattering comes. 

If you live in the south you might be in luck this evening.

Annemos

Yes Rosa_ 

I am in the Midlands. It was perfect. Lashings of rain and even quite a lot of thunder and lightening. 

Soot2006

I put some PVC sheeting under mine with some thick insulation boards between them and the roof itself, and it's made a big difference. The rain is hardly noticeable now.

paperclap

Soot2006 said:

I put some PVC sheeting under mine with some thick insulation boards between them and the roof itself, and it's made a big difference. The rain is hardly noticeable now.

Do you not have any damp issues in that area?