Soundproof Blog

The Best Way to Insulate Your Windows

A well-insulated home keeps your heating and cooling costs down. No matter what season it is, drafty windows, doors or other sealing issues will cause the outdoor elements to penetrate the cozy indoor atmosphere you’ve perfected. Windows are one of the first items to check. Maybe it was a cheap install, wasn’t sealed properly, or the windows themselves are old or low quality. This will surely affect the overall insulation properties of your home. Luckily, there is an easy fix to this problem. How to Stop Drafty Windows A solution that is top of mind for many homeowners is to re-caulk their windows. It is rather easy, cost-effective and helps to stop air from coming in and out of your home. However, caulk will breakdown... Read More →

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

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 →

Sound Proof Installation Is Easier Than You Think

Most of us enjoy a quiet home, a quiet office, a quiet hotel room, etc. Besides enjoying “the quiet” for quiet’s sake, many of us may not know the advantages of silence. We at Soundproof Windows know the value of a little peace and quiet. Noise, or lack thereof, can affect sleep, productivity and general happiness. Many of us long for quieter environments but think they are difficult, costly or a pain to achieve. This is simply not the case! In this article, we’ll discuss some of the maladies associated with noise pollution, the benefits of quiet environments and exactly how easy it is to create a quieter space. Noise Pollution Isn’t That Bad For Sleep, Is It? Noisy neighborhood parties, lawn care, pedestrians, school... Read More →

Window Coverings That Block Noise

Getting new windows is a pain. And that, friends, is why so many people try to ‘live’ with all that noise outside. The dogs, the construction, the train, the airport, you name it! There is a stigma around replacing your windows, as many people think it is time invasive and construction in the home is just annoying in and of itself. Well? Our windows don’t require any sort of construction and can be completed within one day. Our experience indicates that 75% noise reduction is sufficient in almost all cases. Our customers feel the noise reduction is very significant – and definitely enough to end the noise ‘problem’. No more need to raise voices or adjust TV volumes to tune out the noise. Now you... Read More →

What Are the Cheapest Options for Soundproofing a Boardroom?

You have a few! Are you asking yourself what the cheapest options for soundproofing a boardroom are? Well, look no further. Soundproof Windows is the cheapest options for soundproofing your boardroom on the market today. We stop the noise. The constant distraction of noise can interfere with your work and cause miscommunication and frustration in the workplace. This can adversely affect your performance at school or work. Your relationships with others can suffer. Studies of hundreds of offices and homes show that a far greater amount of noise comes through the windows, not the walls.” While many people spend thousands of dollars on “soundproofing” the walls of their buildings, laboratory studies show that more than 90% of all the exterior noise comes in through doors and... Read More →

Soundproof Windows at Your Business Will Increase Revenue

Soundproof windows are no longer an amenity you cannot afford. In fact, the installation of a soundproof window will profit your company in ways you wouldn’t believe. 1. Distractions at the office: It can be hard to get into work mode and so easy to be drawn out of it. Cleaning crews, garbage trucks, landscapers, construction crews – maybe your business is in the heart of downtown? Soundproof windows will increase your employee’s work by allowing for direct focus on immediate tasks rather than focus on the noise outside. 2. Extra privacy: Needless to say aspects of every business do have a need for privacy. Important meetings, monetary discussions, mergers, the list goes on. Soundproof windows easily add extra security to your business and its... Read More →

Noise Reduction for Homes with Single Pane Windows

If you have an historical home or have other reasons to not replace the windows, perhaps changing the thin glass to a thicker glass is also an option. A more effective and better way to soundproof windows is to install a second set of windows. There are many ways to do this and the results can vary. Soundproof Windows is dedicated to offering the best soundproofing windows. Soundproof Windows Also Act as Insulating Windows Our insulating windows will pay for themselves with dollars saved from reduced energy costs Cut your window heating/cooling by 50% or more Stop air infiltration – a huge additional energy savings You can now “insulate” your insulating windows Stop or reduce condensation Our windows are highly effective noise reducing windows. Tests in and... Read More →

Double Pane Windows Do Not Solve Your Noise Problem

While double pane windows do stop a little more noise than single pane windows, in a noisy environment, you will hardly notice the difference between double and single pane windows. The insulation values in double pane windows are much better than single pane windows but does little for sounds. In a double pane windows, the two pieces of glass are coupled within the same frame and vibrate together – like the two tynes of a tuning fork.  This makes the noise at that frequency nearly “invisible” to the glass and allows the noise rushes through. The only effective way to soundproof windows is to install a second set of windows. There are many ways to do this and the results can vary a huge amount.... Read More →

Do Soundproof Sliding Glass Doors Work?  

A Unique Addition to Any New Home When our clients think of ‘soundproofing’ they think of it as a very involved process that will take quite a bit of time and construction. Let us be the first to tell you, that no, it does not! We have been working for years to perfect the seamless soundproofing product that we have today and our STC ratings are there to prove it. Soundproof Windows offers custom soundproof sliding glass doors that are just as effective as soundproof windows. Like our soundproof windows model, we add a second sliding glass door that does even more to meet your soundproofing needs and security. Soundproof sliding glass doors can be mounted as an addition to the inside or outside of... Read More →

Live Near an Airport? SoundProof Windows Will Keep your Home Quiet.

For those who live near an airport runway, loud noises emitted from the airport is something that is virtually unavoidable. For those tired of living with the noise but are reluctant to move away, SoundProof Windows has a solution to stop that noise from entering dwellings with our incredible SoundProofing windows and doors. We incorporate three key defenses that make our SoundProof Windows one of the best at preventing outside noise from entering buildings: We fabricate our custom windows with laminated glass, which includes a layer of PVB plastic that stops vibrations from occurring. The air space between pre-existing windows and the window we install on the outside. The air space prevents vibrations that would normally pass through a regular window. Producing SoundProof Windows with... Read More →