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How to Reduce Traffic Noise through Windows

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  The first clear downside to living on a main road: traffic never really goes away. Horns, engines, buses, motorcycles and late-night vehicles can make a pleasant house unliveable. That noise is all around you, and your windows are one of the weakest barriers between the inside of your home and that noise. Fortunately, this acoustic discomfort can be improved very significantly with the correct window system and glazing combination. Determine the Type of Traffic Noise Traffic noise is not equal. Noise Problem What to Consider Constant road noise Double or acoustic glazing Honking and sharp sounds Laminated acoustic glass Heavy vehicles Thicker or specialised glazing High-speed traffic Better sealing + suitable glazing Occasional street noise Improved window sealing The solution should therefore be based on the actual noi...

Best Windows for Noise Reduction

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  Between noise from traffic, construction, honking, the neighbourhood and life in the city - your home can be louder than you want. Having the right windows can make quite a difference as they provide a stronger divide between your interiors with the world outside. However, selecting the best windows for noise reduction is not simply a matter of picking a thicker frame. You would also have to keep the glass, seals, opening style and installation in mind. What Makes a Window Good for Soundproofing Acoustic performance is hard to define in one particular way; you can think of it as a combination of a few factors: Feature Why It Matters Double glazing Creates an additional sound barrier Laminated glass Helps reduce sound transmission Quality seals Minimise gaps where sound can enter Strong aluminium profiles Provide a stable window structure Tig...