Are these replacement windows?
No. Our windows are better
than replacement windows in many ways. They have
better insulation
and
sound stopping ability than ANY replacement window. For
a comparison of Soundproof Windows vs. replacement windows, please see our
Replacement Windows page.
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Do they open and close like regular windows?
Yes, Soundproof Windows operate like your current windows. If your windows slide
open--so
will these.
If your windows raise upward--so will these. Soundproof Windows are fully operational,
and easy to remove for cleaning. Please check out our Soundproof
Window Demonstration for an example of how they work.
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What do you mean, a second window installed behind our current window? How does
it work?
Your current window is mounted on the outside edge of your window opening;
Soundproof
Windows are mounted to the inside edge, leaving your current window intact - a two-window
system, as shown in the illustration below:
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Can I use my existing blinds and draperies?
Yes. Depending on your window, the blinds
may mount between the two windows, as shown
in these photos.
If you do this, you will seldom if ever need to clean
your blinds! Moving your blinds
or shutters may
be necessary, but seldom present a problem requiring removal. You can also
re-mount the blinds over the Soundproof Windows.
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What about cleaning the windows?
Good news and bad news. The bad news is you have twice as much glass to clean!
The good news is our glass is easy to remove, making cleaning much easier. Unless
you frequently keep the windows open, cleaning the inside will seldom be needed.
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Can your windows go outside?
Yes, there are some window configurations that require us to mount on
the outside. There is no problem in doing this. Please see these photos for an actual
exterior soundproof window installation.
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My Home Owner Association won't let up replace our windows! Would they allow
Soundproof Windows?
Yes. Almost always the associations allow Soundproof Windows because
they are more of an
interior
rather than an exterior improvement.
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Are your windows "storm windows"?
To many people, storm windows are a one-piece cover put on
the outside of your
window for the winter. It does not open and is usually clear glass (sometimes
a sheet of
plastic). Most other types of year-round storm windows mount on the outside
of your current
window. Soundproof Windows are
an interior storm-style window (but sometimes
they are mounted on the outside), significantly
modified to stop sound. For more information,
please see
our page on Storm
Windows.
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What do they look like? It sounds like they would look tacky.
They are attractive and beautify the interior of your
home. Even some historically
preserved
buildings are installing them. Double-windows have been used for many years
in colder and hotter climates. Please see our Photo
Gallery for some examples. Additionally, the frames are available in a
variety of colors, or can be custom-colored, to match your decor.
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