Soundproof Window Installations

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 →

Sell Your Home Fast With Soundproof Windows

October 1, 2018 | Category: Soundproof Blog, Soundproof Window Installations, Testimonials

When purchasing a new home, what makes the house attractive or unattractive? Savvy homebuyers, home sellers and real estate agents often consider similar factors. Some of the things to consider are: the condition of the home, any upgrades made to the home, the functionality of the home’s parts, the landscaping, the heating and ventilation, the condition of the roof, the home’s insulation properties, the neighbors themselves, and the big one, the average noise produced near the home. People love quiet homes in quiet neighborhoods. In this article, we discuss how noise affects home sales and what can be done to mitigate noise. How Does Noise Affect Home Sales? Pretty much no one has ever said, “I’d like to tour your noisiest homes in your noisiest... Read More →

What Is the Ideal Hotel Window?

September 24, 2018 | Category: Historical Buildings, How it Works, Soundproof Blog, Soundproof Window Installations, Soundproof Windows for Hotels

As populations continue to grow, especially in urban sectors, noise pollution also continues to grow. Casino hotels, resort casinos, and standard hotels across the world are tasked with designing rooms optimized for comfort, security, and functionality. Savvy room designers must consider which bed and bedding to purchase, which carpet or flooring, which drapes or blinds, which windows, which televisions, which refrigerators, which microwaves, which sinks, etc. As such, soundproof hotel rooms have become something for room designers to strive towards. One key component to the soundproofing of any room is the hotel window itself. In this article, we’ll examine what properties the ideal hotel window possesses. Characteristics of the Ideal Hotel Window While it may not be possible to address all of the following factors... Read More →

How to Soundproof a Room from Outside Noise

September 20, 2018 | Category: How it Works, Soundproof Blog, Soundproof Window Installations

Okay, so you want to soundproof a room from outside noise. Whether you’re looking to soundproof hotel rooms, apartment complexes, condominiums, business buildings, or your own home, we at Soundproof Windows would like to offer some helpful information. In this article we’ll discuss sound-absorbing materials, sound-blocking materials, reverberation, and more. How Do Materials Absorb and Block Sound? Sound-absorption materials do not block sound. Sound-absorption materials reduce the bouncing and echoing of soundwaves in a given room. Sound-absorbers alter soundwave paths and convert the energy to heat. You’ll often see sound-absorbing devices constructed with foams and ‘squishy’ materials. Sound-absorbers are designed to reduce the reverberation in a room. Reverberation refers to the continuance of sound in a room after it was originally produced. When soundwaves get... Read More →

Tips to Isolate a Room From Outside Noise

August 16, 2018 | Category: Sliding Glass Doors, Soundproof Blog, Soundproof Window Installations

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 →

Soundproof Windows Easy Installations

March 1, 2018 | Category: Dual Pane Windows, Soundproof Blog, Soundproof Window Installations

Our soundproof windows have been used in high-rise apartments, hotels, busy city centers and historical homes and buildings. With our latest update to our soundproofing process, renovators and owners no longer need to settle or live with disturbing outside noise. Not only do our soundproof windows reduce energy costs, but adding the inner window provides an additional layer of insulation which will stop unwanted air infiltration through the window seals, all while putting a constant squeeze on the glass panels, preventing sound leaks and stopping noise from vibrating through the glass. Our product is unique in that it is designed so you do not have to replace your existing windows. Soundproof windows rehabilitate your existing windows without having to remove or replace the windows in your home, making... Read More →

High STC Ratings in Soundproof Windows

February 19, 2018 | Category: Soundproof Blog, Soundproof Window Installations, STC Ratings

A Soundproof Window will reduce noise levels by 75-95%. Our soundproof windows will reduce noise levels significantly which is not possible with dual pane or replacement windows. Adding Soundproof Windows will: Reduce or stop window condensation problems Reduce condensation similarly to dual pane windows Window condensation is a difficult problem to predict, solve or guarantee. Entire books have been written about condensation, its various causes and how to prevent it. Soundproof Windows will significantly reduce your window condensation, and in many cases may stop it completely. And we can prove it By now, you’ve probably heard the term STC Rating a few times. All STC Rating means, or Sound Transmission Class Ratings, is the average amount of noise stopped at 18 different frequencies, measured in decibels. Incidentally, STC ratings... Read More →

Air Infiltration: Stop the Drafts for Good

December 28, 2017 | Category: Soundproof Blog, Soundproof Window Installations

Air infiltration causes cold drafts and temperature differences within a room, which frequently causes the thermostat to be set higher so that the average temperature is at the desired level. Soundproof Windows reduces the air infiltration into your home. By reducing the air infiltration, the lower thermostat settings are preferred and the comfort level is significantly increased. As an example, without air infiltration, you will seldom have the scenario of your head feeling warm and your feet feeling cold – because Soundproof Windows will reduce and most often completely eliminate drafts in your home or studio. What your current window leaks now, our window will seal out. Soundproof Windows completely neutralize the air infiltration of your current windows. Window Seals That Do Their Job Our frame seals are held... Read More →

How Do I Soundproof my Windows?

October 16, 2017 | Category: News, Soundproof Blog, Soundproof Window Installations

Actually, with one of our windows, it’s a piece of cake. Soundproof Windows has been in the soundproofing game for a few decades, and because of this, we’ve pretty much mastered our soundproofing technology. We tried and failed, worked with a variety of technicians (what great things don’t come with failure?), but eventually, reached our perfect patent to answer the question, “How Do I Soundproof My Windows?” So, what is it? Well, we can show you, here, but we’re happy to explain it. Soundproof Windows does not remove or replace your existing windows, and that was the goal. We wanted to create a product that was easy to install, easy to operate, and of course, functional. We know our customers were already annoyed by the... Read More →

How Soundproof Windows Inc. Cuts Through the Noise

September 27, 2017 | Category: Soundproof Blog, Soundproof Community, Soundproof Window Installations

There’s plenty of noise in the soundproofing industry. Here at Soundproof Windows, we can see right through the false claims and unrealistic expectations set by other companies. Here are five ways we cut through the noise to address your sound proofing needs Soundproof Windows, Inc. offers the highest STC (Sound Transmission Class) ratings in the industry. Many companies will say that STC ratings are not important, and that’s usually because their windows do not have one. In other cases, they only have the glass tested, rendering the results inconclusive. Soundproof Windows goes through the process of having and independent lab test both our glass and frames to deliver a superior product to your home or business. Our soundproof windows are easy to install. Contrary to... Read More →