How soundproof is my townhouse? (windows, vacuum, sink, smells)

[heythere999]

I believe it was built around 5 years ago. My townhouse is a side-by-side one. Occasionally, I think if a neighbor is running up or down their stairs, I'll hear it, along with maybe some other loud thumps, but other than that, I don't hear a peep. No toilet flushing or anything. I will only hear yelling if my window is open (and their windows are probably open, too). My neighbors were having a party outside the other day, and the noise was surprisingly not that intense. When I went into the bathroom I could not hear a peep.

Asking because I'm wondering if my neighbors could hear me singing in the shower I know people within my house can hear it, but I'm just wondering about neighbors.

[kab0906]

Every complex is different. The only way you will know is to ask.


I asked my neighbor because we sometimes play loud movies. They said they don't hear us. The only thing I hear from them is they have something upstairs that makes a thump, and I think it's a drawer. But that's it.

[davebarnes]

How i your building constructed?
We live in a side-by-side duplex and can only hear our neighbors when they pound a nail into the wall to hang a picture.
Ours is built with an area separation wall with two 1-inch shaft liners.

[elnina]

Well, the bathroom might be different, because noise could travel through the bathroom exhaust fan vent.
Are you singing, or screaming, OP?? Your neighbors might enjoy the free entertainment...

[Sollaces]

I say sing to your heart's content. It's your home, do what you want.
They may be out when you shower - Or in another part of the house, doing laundry or running the vacuum.

I would be more upset over cooking smells that sink into a place than noise.
If you're super worried, play a radio as background and you can always blame the songs on it if they ask.