Sound proofing (sliding double glazing windows)


hungry pot , Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 05:05:21 PM

Hi,

I am about to make some decisions to replace all windows of 
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my house for sound proofing purposes, the problem is that my contractor 
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told me it is always best to replace with double glazing windows that is 
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the push out type, however, l do have a serious problem with this, my 
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house grills, all of them are fixed outside, so l can not install the 
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push-out type double glazing windows, the only option is sliding windows. 


So would l inquire your experience whether does double glazing 
sliding windows make a lot of difference on sound proofing?

Any 
comments are appreciated.

Thanks!
 
 
 
 
 

smiley , Thursday, 12th of August 2010 08:00:48 PM

This is a common question. Standard insulated glass is often  
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thin 1/8'' glass separated by an airspace. The airspace is sometimes  
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filled with Argon gas for thermal purposes. The sound isolation of these  
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types of windows will vary.  
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Actual soundproofing windows are made from laminated glass. Like the  
windshield on your car. If you need significant sound isolation look for  
options that use laminated glass, not thermal window glass.  
 
 
 
 
 

Pooksy , Friday, 13th of August 2010 10:05:11 PM

We've got double paned standard push up to open windows  
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throughout the house. We can barely hear the dogs from next door barking.  
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Sirens go past at night and don't wake us up. We often sleep through  
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thunder storms.  
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Go for it!  
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