Soundproof windows are designed to minimise and block sound transmission from outside to inside (and the other way around), customarily chosen for residences situated close to major highways, railway networks and flight paths.
A soundproof window will mainly feature laminated glass or double glazing, panes with varying thicknesses and be tightly sealed.
They’re your salvation if searching for ways of limiting how much external noise enters your property.
How Do Soundproof Windows Work?
A soundproof window disrupts and absorbs sound waves when they try to pass through the design. It is comprised of the following:
Assorted glass layers – Air gaps exist in between the panes of a double glazed window, offering a barrier to sound. The wider these gaps, the greater the amount of sound reduction offered.
Laminated glass – This glass type possesses a plastic layer (usually PVB or resin) lodged between the panes, designed to dampen vibrations and block noise.
Varied thicknesses – Utilising glass panes with differing thicknesses is necessary to target a broad group of sound frequencies and magnify noise reduction.
Special frames and seals – Fully airtight frames crafted from quality materials, together with acoustic seals, stop sound leaking around glass edges.
Gas-filled gaps – Inert gases (such as argon) are implemented in certain windows to further boost sound insulation.
Impact of Different Types of Noise Pollution on our Health
Consistent exposure to noise pollution, wherever it derives from, can have a detrimental effect on your health and wellbeing in different forms.
You may see your stress and anxiety levels rise, sleep pattern broken, hearing damaged, experience serious mental fatigue, and in the very worst instance, endure cardiovascular problems such as high blood pressure or a heart attack.
Sitting back and allowing the problem to persist therefore isn’t advisable – your health must always come first, so address the issue!
Are There any Budget Solutions?
Weatherstripping: Employ weatherstripping (strips of resilient material) to seal any cracks or gaps that have emerged in your windows and doors.
Curtains: A heavier set of curtains can dampen how much sound reaches your interior. Blackout curtains will do a good job of it.
Rugs: Impact noise can be restricted by putting down thick rugs and mats on flooring. Puzzle foam mats work well in playrooms, home offices etc.
Panels: Fit DIY acoustic panels to stop sound waves striking hard surfaces and spawning headache-inducing reverberations, simple enough to install on walls and ceilings.
Soundproof windows can unlock quieter home living, which will do your wellbeing the world of good, concentrating your mind and lifting your spirits if noise is getting you down.
We can advise on addressing the issue of window soundproofing, if you need it.
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We have a fantastic range to choose from so whether it’s a modern style or traditional timber effect windows – we are confident that we will have windows to improve any home to give it the finished look with elegance.
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