permaculture

["Charles de Matas" <cdematas@hotmail.com>]

Thanks a lot, folks, for the valuable advice on noise barriers.  I will 
definitely use a solid wall.  You have given me new ideas to think about.  I 
may have to change my plans significantly for future work.  I need to 
construct a tool shed also, so I think the tool shed can be part of the 
noise barrier wall.  My water tanks can also be put between my house and my 
neighbours to be part of the barrier also. But I'm going slowly and will do 
more thinking before I actually build anything new.
 I've got another piece of land where I have to plant a living fence to 
keep out cows and goats (and 2 legged animals also).  I'm trying various 
plants that are native to the site and that are fire-resistant.  I tried 
planting lantana last year and they survived the dry season well and may 
form a good fence.  THere are other plants that I think will be suitable but 
I have to try to find ways to propagate them successfully.

Charles.


> > Vegetation is not very effective at blocking noise unless it is dense and
> > 20-40 feet wide. Ten feet of dense hedge helps some, but loud noises like
> > traffic, dog barks, or animated conversations will penetrate it easily.
> > For
> > an effective barrier, you'll need something solid. Two thin walls with an
> > air gap between is very effective.

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