Soundproofing existing home windows can reduce exterior noise by up to 95% without expensive window replacement
Consumers are placing more emphasis on sleep quality as part of a healthier lifestyle. Many people now spend money on upgraded bedding, pillow options, blackout shades, and other amenities to help achieve better quality sleep but outside noise can seriously throw a wrench in the plan.
Even a well-appointed room can fall short if exterior noise continues to enter through the windows. For homes near busy roads, airports, rail lines, or active downtown areas, outside noise can follow homeowners long after they have turned out the lights.
To address this, homeowners can soundproof existing windows and patio doors to reduce external noise by as much as 95%, without replacement or major renovation.
Research shows that most external noise passes through windows, not walls, and costly window replacement is not always a viable solution. Traditional double pane replacement windows filter out only slightly more noise than single pane. The air space for double pane windows does little to reduce sound vibrations, and noise often enters through aging window seals.
In contrast, Soundproof Windows has created a “second window” that can be installed easily in front of the existing window. The product is designed to match and function like the original window, no matter its design or whether it opens and closes.
The inner window reduces noise through a combination of laminated glass, added air space, and improved seals.
“The first noise barrier is laminated glass, which dampens sound vibration much like a finger on a wine glass stops it from ringing when struck,” explains Brown. “An inner PVB layer of plastic further dampens sound vibrations.”
Because the existing window does not have to be removed or replaced, installation can take as little as one hour per window. The original exterior appearance is also maintained, which can be important for homes with design, architecture, or historic-property considerations.
For homeowners who are already investing in sleep quality, soundproofing the windows makes those efforts more complete. A quieter room allows premium bedding and other sleep-focused amenities to do what they are intended to do: help them get a good night’s sleep.
For more information, contact Soundproof Windows, Inc. at 4673 Aircenter Circle, Reno, NV, 89502; call +1-877-438-7843; email sales@soundproofwindows.com; or visit http://www.soundproofwindows.com.