Stop noise coming through your windows with Winsulation Double Glazing
Reducing noise is easy with double glazed window and door systems. As a noise reduction system, double glazing can significantly stop noise by up to 80% in laboratory tests.
The impacts of environmental noise on the quality of human life are a growing concern. Traffic noise can cause cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, sleep disturbance, tinnitus, high blood pressure, and antisocial behaviour.
Successful noise reduction with double glazing
What is a double glazed system? Double glazing is a noise reducing system of insulation or soundproofing. Typically called an IGU (insulating glass unit) it comprises two panes of glass, an air gap in the middle, and a specialised frame. The frame, extra glass and air pocket work together as a noise filter to create soundproof insulation between the inside and outside of the window or door.
Standard windows with an ordinary frame and one pane of glass account for a huge amount of noise transmission. With double glazed systems, the window glass, air gap and frames act as a noise reducer. This makes sure that the annoyance of street noise, neighbour noise, traffic noise and even barking dogs can be filtered out.
Our specialised frames are made of either uPVC or thermally broken aluminium (supplied by Thermeco). Thermally broken aluminium contains a soundproof material that is placed between the inside and outside of the frame and the sash. This creates an insulation buffer against the outside world. Thermally broken aluminium conducts heat/cold/noise a thousand times slower than standard aluminium.
The Weighted Sound Reduction Index (RW) measures the reduction of sound decibels transferred through a single building element i.e. walls or windows. The higher the RW rating, the better the sound insulation. The Sound Transmission Class (STC) reflects the amount of noise that is reduced when sound passes through a window. Both are measurements that are used to measure the level of sound insulation in houses, buildings and apartments.