At Ecovue, we consider ourselves to be true experts in the field of double-glazed windows. We've talked a lot about its thermal efficiency, but double-glazing is also useful for reducing noise in your home.
Many Australian homeowners face unwanted outside noise.
We are living in increasingly noisy communities – cars, motorbikes, buses, trucks, trains, trams, planes, dogs barking and noise from neighbours all contribute to a loud home environment.
Your home should be your sanctuary, a place of privacy, peace and quiet. Poor window quality can take away this comfortability, making it hard to de-stress and unwind after a long day at work. The last thing we want is to hear a thundering truck groan past as we begin to relax on the couch with the family.
Currently, the most effective solution to insulating a home against traffic noise is double-glazing windows and doors. But how exactly does this stop noise from penetrating the home?
Standard windows are usually a 3mm pane of glass – hardly thick enough to block out passing traffic noise. Some homeowners opt for thicker glass as it’s a quicker, cheaper alternative to double glazing but is far less effective. Although thicker, these single-pane windows are incapable of delivering a soundproof solution from external noise.
Double-glazing utilises two panes of thicker glass and the space between them. There are many variations of the gap size, with some installations using a smaller air gap which only accounts for temperature insulation and not noise insulation.
Ecovue’s noise reduction windows use an optimum sound barrier combination of thicker, toughened 8.76mm glass and a 14mm argon gas air gap between the window panes.
These specialised noise-cancelling windows carry all the benefits of regular double-glazed windows, including:
- Temperature control
- Thermal efficiency
- Lower energy bills
- Increased security
It’s vital to consider double-glazing when building a new home. Take some time to research the area and surrounding noise sources to determine if double glazing is required. Implementing high-quality, sound-proof windows on a new home can save you money and stress in the future. A quiet, comfortable, temperature-controlled home is achievable with quality double-glazed windows.
All homeowners with double-glazed products concur that the initial investment is more than justified.
Need help soundproofing your home?
Are you ready to take the plunge and purchase double-glazing? Whether you're looking for bay windows or awning windows, Ecovue can help. Contact us today for a free quote.
