The Soundproofing Power of Double Glazing: Creating a Peaceful Home Environment
In a world filled with noise, finding peace and tranquillity within our home is essential. If you live in a noisy neighbourhood or near a bustling street, unwanted sounds can disrupt your daily life and affect your well-being. While its energy efficiency benefits are well known, double glazing also possesses impressive soundproofing capabilities. In this blog post, we will explore the soundproofing power of double glazing and how it can help you create a peaceful and quiet home environment.
How Does Double Glazing Reduce Noise Coming Through Glass?
In order to answer this question, we need to first touch on single glazed glass. Single glazed windows and doors will usually be 3mm or 4mm panes of glass which don’t cut out a lot of noise and can sometimes rattle. Double glazing consists of two glass panes of glass, each a minimum of 4mm thick, separated by a space filled with air or insulating gas. Combining two panes of glass effectively doubles the amount of solid material (glass) separating inside from outside. This helps to break up and dissipate sound waves, reducing noise far more effectively than single glazing. In situations where maximising noise reduction is a priority, Eversure’s Safe+Sound range includes double glazing units where one of the panes of glass is replaced with laminated glass. A pane of laminated glass consists of at least 2 glass sheets bonded together with a PVB or EVA plastic interlayer which resonates differently to standard glass, resulting in better noise reduction properties.What About Noise Coming from Draughty, Poor Sealing Windows?
Noise transfer through gaps around the windows is a common problem a lot of homeowners experience. This issue is usually caused by window components such as rubbers, stays, hinges and latches wearing out, resulting in opening windows that don’t fit well into the frame. The good news is that Eversure’s solutions for double glazing both timber and aluminium joinery, will help address this. Our reFIT Ali service includes installation of brand-new opening window sashes with new rubbers, stays and latches. The reFIT Timber service includes new hinges, latching hardware, re-fitting of opening windows and optional high performance draught seals. These services will result in better fitting joinery, helping to reduce noise transmission and keep your home quiet.Enhancing Indoor Privacy:
In addition to reducing noise entering your home, Eversure’s Double Glazing solutions also help prevent noise exiting your home. This means conversations inside your home are less likely to be overheard by those outside, and activities such as music listening and movie watching are less likely to intrude on neighbours. You can enjoy a greater sense of privacy and freedom within your living spaces, creating a more serene and comfortable atmosphere.Improved Sleep Quality:
A quiet bedroom is crucial for a good night's sleep. Eversure’s Safe+Sound range of double glazing can significantly improve the quality of your sleep by minimising disturbances from outside noise. Whether it's the sound of passing cars, barking dogs, or street celebrations, double-glazed windows will help to cut out noise to create a tranquil sleeping environment. By reducing noise disruptions, you can enjoy a restful sleep and wake up refreshed and rejuvenated.Creating a Peaceful Sanctuary:
Our homes should be a sanctuary, a place where we can feel comfortable and relaxed. Double glazing plays a key role in creating this peaceful sanctuary and allows you to fully immerse yourself in activities, maintain focus, and enjoy the peace and quiet that a well-insulated home provides.
The soundproofing power of Eversure’s Safe+Sound range of double glazing is a valuable asset, helping to create a peaceful home environment. By reducing external noise, enhancing indoor privacy, improving sleep quality, and creating a serene sanctuary, double glazing offers a multitude of benefits for homeowners.
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