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Noise Nuisance

The popping and cracking noises can cause noise disturbance. This can mean you struggle to sleep, or cannot sleep at all. The challenge is that this is difficult to measure. Every person has a different threshold when it comes to noise disturbance. Fortunately, there are companies that can determine whether there is actual disturbance through acoustic investigation. Using sound measurement equipment, they measure whether the noise level exceeds average sound values. This investigation will help support your case in proceedings.

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u003ca href=u0022http://nsg.nl/nl/home.htmlu0022 title=u0022The Dutch Foundation for Noise Nuisance (NSG)u0022u003eThe Dutch Foundation for Noise Nuisance (NSG)u003c/au003e works to prevent noise nuisance across the Netherlands. They hold extensive expertise in sound, noise nuisance, and its mitigation. Anyone with questions on this subject can access their knowledge – whether government bodies, businesses, or private individuals. NSG can provide donors with expert reports that can be used in legal proceedings.

For more information about sound measurements on roof panels, we also refer you to the u003ca href=u0022https://www.naa.nl/nieuws/knallende-en-krakende-dakplaten-en-geluidsmetingen/u0022 title=u0022Northern Acoustic Consultancy Officeu0022u003eNorthern Acoustic Consultancy Officeu003c/au003e.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is 'normal' operation and what constitutes genuine nuisance?

    Whether there is non-conformity depends, among other things, on the severity of the complaints, the cause of the problem and the expectations a buyer could reasonably have. A noise measurement can help to establish the severity of the nuisance.

  • Can I measure how severe it is myself?

    You can use a sound level meter app, but a professional acoustic survey is more reliable and is accepted as evidence in disputes.

  • Are there legal standards for this type of noise?

    There are no statutory regulations defining what constitutes an acceptable noise limit for a cracking roof. However, there are standards that experts can assess against (including standards from the WHO, GGD and the former activities decree). Although a court is not bound by these standards, they do provide a useful indication of the severity of the nuisance.

  • Can insulation help against the noise?

    Sometimes yes, but mostly it's treating the symptom rather than the cause. The root of the problem often lies in the installation, not in the sound insulation.

  • What if the contractor says it's 'normal'?

    It is not for a contractor to decide what is normal. That is why it is often advisable to have an acoustic survey / sound measurement carried out to investigate the popping noises. It is advisable to have a lawyer review the briefing of the expert, so that the right questions are asked to and answered by the specialist.

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