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Do Soundproof Windows Really Work?

January 19, 2024 | Category: Dual Pane Windows, How it Works, Single Pane Window, Sliding Glass Doors, Soundproof Blog, STC Ratings

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 →

Don’t Let Noise Ruin Your Weekend Sleep – Get Soundproof Windows

September 19, 2023 | Category: Dual Pane Windows, Single Pane Window, Sliding Glass Doors, Soundproof Blog, Soundproof Window Installations

It’s Saturday morning and you just finished a long week of work. Suddenly, a dog starts barking, your neighbor starts yelling and somebody thought it was a good idea to mow their lawn at 6:30am. The one thing you were looking forward to this weekend (sleep) has now been disturbed and there’s no going back to bed once you’re up. Unfortunately, this is how many of our weekends end up. The good thing is there are options to keep that noise outside and keep you on “do not disturb” mode. Don’t you want to sleep in as if you were a teenager again? Soundproof Your Bedroom Windows and doors are the major noise problem in more than 90% of the cases. Only in extreme noise... Read More →

Address Window Air Leaks Before Wildfire Season Begins

April 28, 2021 | Category: Dual Pane Windows, Single Pane Window, Soundproof Blog, Soundproof Window Installations

Living in Northern Nevada means dealing with the smoke in the air from surrounding wildfires across the west coast. As wildfire season continues to prolong year after year, it is important to make sure that the air inside the house doesn’t become mixed with the smoke that is emitted from the fires. Breathing in the smoke pollution is not only unpleasant, in can take a horrible toll on the lungs and be detrimental for overall health. To help stave off indoor pollution caused by the smoky wildfires in the region, use our SoundProof Window products to help make sure the smoke stays out of the home. Sure, our windows are designed to keep noise out and make for a quieter environment, but our SoundProof Windows... Read More →

Historic Building or Home Preservation. Install Interior Windows

October 1, 2019 | Category: Historical Buildings, Single Pane Window, Soundproof Blog

Preserving a historic property protects its value and the overall character it has added to your city/town for years. However, problems like energy efficiency and structural repairs will surface and you are left to balance the scales on sustainability and efficiency while maintaining historic preservation. Figuring out whether to restore or replace the old windows throughout the property will surely be an issue you need to tackle. Old windows are likely single pane and will add to an energy efficiency problem as they do not insulate well. Some historic preservation societies and local municipalities can disallow window replacement and/or restrict outside storm windows limiting your options. Soundproof Windows is a company that can easily solve this problem with the addition of interior windows. These windows... Read More →

Should I Replace My Windows?

March 8, 2019 | Category: Dual Pane Windows, How it Works, Single Pane Window, Soundproof Blog, Soundproof Window Installations, Storm Windows

Many of us have never purchased new windows. In fact, window repairs and upgrades are also uncommon. If your windows aren’t broken, why fix them, right? When finances are tight, it may seem difficult to justify home upgrades. Even when homeowners feel financially secure, the multitude of window companies and the myriad of window options available are staggering. This article answers the question, “Should I replace my windows?” We also discuss reasons to consider changing your windows, how many you should change at a time, which window types are available and factors you should consider while deciding. Why Would You Want to Replace Your Windows? There are a wide variety of reasons you might consider replacing, upgrading or otherwise changing your windows. One element to... Read More →

On the House Express Newsletter, December 2004

December 16, 2004 | Category: Dual Pane Windows, Press Room, Single Pane Window, Soundproof Window Installations

Creating Peace and Quiet In Your Home Peace and quiet in your home is possible. If you can hear traffic, barking dogs, trains or other noises while inside your home – you may want to know how to stop all that noise. Sleep longer in the morning, read in quiet solitude, or relax and block out the world around you. You can create a quiet oasis from the noisy outside environment. Noise enters the home through your windows and doors. The walls are always better at stopping noise than your windows. So, the first place to look is your windows and glass doors. Whether you have the older single pane windows or the newer dual pane windows, you can do more to stop the... Read More →