Soundproofing & Reducing Noise FAQs
Below we have listed many common questions and answers related to secondary double glazing & how that helps with soundproofing & reducing noise coming through glass windows & doors. Simply click on a question to see the answer.
And if you still have any questions, feel free to call us on 1300 127 173 or go to our Contact us page for more contact options.
How to soundproof a room?
Double glazing windows & doors is a great way to reduce noise and help soundproof a room.
For an existing property, our secondary glazing gives you better sound or noise reduction (Test results show a Sound Reduction Index of 45 decibels) due to a larger air gap and is typically 30% or more less cost than for traditional double glazing where the existing window is replaced in its entirety.
How to soundproof a glass door?
Double glazed doors provide great soundproofing for glass doors.
Our secondary glazing solution, where we fit a new door inside your existing door, is the cheapest method to provide double glazing for existing doors (ie. Patio doors, French doors and the like).
How to soundproof windows?
Double glazing is the best & most effective way to soundproof windows.
But for an existing property, our secondary double glazed windows, where we fit a new window to the inside of your existing window is by far the cheapest method of soundproofing windows & in fact gives better soundproofing due to a larger air gap between the panes of glass.
How to soundproof your apartment?
Secondary double glazing of existing doors & windows in an apartment will have a significant soundproofing impact.
Tests show our double glazed windows have a Sound Reduction Index (SRI) of 45 dB (decibels). And as we don’t completely replace your doors & windows our solution is typically 30% or more cheaper.
How to reduce noise in your bedroom?
Secondary double glazing of existing doors & windows in a bedroom will have a significant soundproofing impact.
Tests show our double glazed windows have a Sound Reduction Index (SRI) of 45 dB (decibels). And as we don’t completely replace your doors & windows our solution is typically 30% or more cheaper.
How to reduce noise fom your neighbours garden?
If you want to reduce the disturbance inside your home from noisy neighbours, then secondary double glazing of existing doors & windows will have a significant soundproofing impact.
Tests show our double glazed windows have a Sound Reduction Index (SRI) of 45 dB (decibels). You can watch & listen to our video to hear for yourself.
And as we don’t completely replace your doors & windows our solution is typically 30% or more cheaper than traditional double glazing.
Why do sound proof windows work?
Using double glazing for sound proofing windows works because there is a sound insulating layer of air sandwiched between two panes of glass which disrupts sound wave vibrations.
Our secondary double glazing works better than traditional double glazing as the air gap is larger. Tests show we have a Sound Reduction Index of 45 dB (decibels).
Do you offer total soundproofing?
In a word, no. But, we have installed our secondary glazed windows with great results in Sound Studios & Music Studios.
So, if your son or daughter plays the drums & the neighbours complain, we can certainly help.
How to soundproof windows without replacing them?
With secondary double glazing where we install a new sealed window on the inside of the existing window.
This approach offers better soundproofing & insulation & elimination of drafts for typically 30% or more less than if you completely replace the existing windows with traditional double glazing.
What are the best windows to reduce traffic noise?
Double glazed windows can provide significant reductions in traffic noise, but, if you have existing windows retrofitted double glazing or secondary glazing is cheaper & a better solution for soundproofing, insulation & draft reduction.
With secondary double glazing we install a new, completely sealed window on the inside of an existing window.
This approach offers better soundproofing & insulation & elimination of drafts for typically 30% or more less than if you completely replace the existing windows with traditional double glazing.
So, if you want to reduce traffic noise, we can help. And don’t forget to check out the videos to hear for yourself just how much more effective this approach is for sound proofing.
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