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Many of us would prefer to have a quieter home. Whether you live near an airport, busy intersection, freeway, a construction site, a playground or a school, chances are you’re fed up with unwanted noise. You might have heard of soundproof windows or soundproof sliding glass doors, but you aren’t sure if they really work and if they are worth the investment. In this article we discuss the facts about soundproof windows and soundproof sliding glass doors. Are Soundproof Windows Really “Soundproof”? Many associate the word “soundproof” with silence. We’re not aware of any commercially available windows that stop 100% of sound, but our windows reduce noise better than any other product on the market. The first thing you need to know about soundproof windows... Read More →

For those who live near high traffic areas, chances are noise pollution is present and hard to deal with. A good way to help fade out all the unwanted noise lies in our SoundProof Windows
. How do SoundProof Windows Work? The industry grades our windows based on the unit of measurement for sound, which is known as Sound Transmission Class rating, commonly referred to as an STC rating. It is a measurement of how much noise is stopped by objects such as windows, doors, walls and building materials. The STC rating is the average amount of noise stopped at 18 different frequencies, measured in decibels. STC ratings generally range from 18 to 38 for windows. For single pane windows, the STC Rating is most likely... Read More →

During the 1930’s, the Southern Plains and Midwest regions of the United States experienced a devastating event. The Dust Bowl caused severe dust storms that swept from Texas to Nebraska. Land that was once farmed and cultivated began rapidly losing topsoil and deemed unusable. While the Dust Bowl was a tragedy and the dust that accumulates in your home is not, it serves a lesson. Wind caries dirt, dust and other debris that can easily penetrate your windows. If such debris is penetrating the windows than air is making its way through as well and contributing to a lack of energy efficiency. Without replacing your windows, there is an easy solution.   Does Dust Affect Your Health? Dust is a pollutant that comes from the... Read More →

Is it just us, or does the world seem like it becomes noisier every day? If you work a traditional 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. job, the rampant noise outside your home may not be a major issue in your life. If you are one of the many thousands of Americans who work outside traditional hours (first responders, medical professionals, servers, etc.), it may be more important for you to sleep during the day instead of at night. This article will describe methods you can use to reduce outside noise from entering your home, which objects in your home cause the most noise, and which building materials in your home can be used to mitigate noise. What Methods Can Be Used to Reduce Outside Noise... Read More →