From planes roaring by overhead to leafblowers at early hours of the morning to noisy neighbors, there’s a lot of noise that can disrupt your peace. Your home is your sanctuary, and you should be able to enjoy some peace and quiet there, free from outside noise. Soundproof windows can help you do just that.
Here’s what you need to know about noise pollution and how soundproof windows can help insulate your home.
What Is Noise Pollution?
When you think of pollution, you probably think of air pollution or pollution in the ocean. Many people don’t even realize that noise pollution is an issue. However, noise pollution is a major environmental problem that affects people’s health and well-being. While we’re constantly surrounded by sound, noise is different in that noise is annoying while sound is just there.
The Environmental Protection Agency regulates noise sources, such as from construction equipment, trucks, and more. States and local governments have the responsibility to respond to noise pollution matters.
The Problem With Noise Pollution
Noise isn’t just an annoyance overly sensitive people need to “get over”. It has legitimate problems. Defined as “unwanted or disturbing sound”, noise interferes with the quality of one’s daily life. It can worsen mental health, interfere with conversation, and impact your ability to sleep, focus, and more.
Some of the issues associated with noise pollution are as follows:
- Stress
- Irritation
- Sleep disturbance
- Cognitive impairment (especially in children)
- Negative impacts on the cardiovascular system
- Negative impacts on the metabolic system
- High blood pressure
- Stress-related illnesses
- Speech interference
- Decreased productivity
- And much more
Research shows that exposure to constant or high levels of noise can result in countless health issues. As such, it’s important to do what you can in order to protect yourself from noise pollution.
How Your Windows Affect The Noise In Your Home
Studies show that more noise comes through your windows than through your walls. While it’s undoubtedly important to ensure that your walls are well-insulated if you want a quieter, more energy-efficient home, it’s even more important to focus on your windows. If your walls are soundproofed but your windows aren’t, you’re still going to have noise problems in your home.
The thinner your windows are, the more noise problems you’re going to have. However, when you make the effort to soundproof your windows, they can block over 50% of outside noises. This is especially helpful if you live somewhere with lots of noise pollution, like by an air force base or in a city neighborhood close to bars or what have you.
With soundproofed windows, you can finally enjoy some peace and quiet in your home again. Immerse yourself in that book you’ve meant to read, enjoy a restful night of sleep, and don’t worry about exterior noise upsetting children or pets (or your own noise sensitivity). While windows may be an investment, your quality of life is priceless, making them well worth it.
Ways To Soundproof Your Windows
There are many different ways to soundproof your windows, some easier than others and some more effective than others. Bear in mind that you can’t truly soundproof your windows, but you can greatly reduce the amount of noise that comes through your windows.
Some of the ways you can soundproof your windows include:
- Replacing your weatherstripping.
- Using soundproof curtains.
- DIYing with styrofoam insulation, vinyl, soundproofing foam, and the like.
- Using storm windows.
- Installing a window insert.
- Replacing your windows with soundproof windows.
While DIY methods, like window treatments, may be easier and cheaper, they’re not as effective as professional methods, like installing soundproof windows. Combining multiple soundproof solutions together gives you optimal peace and quiet, like pairing aforementioned soundproof curtains with soundproof windows.
How Soundproof Windows Can Help
To soundproof a window, you have multiple panes of glass. These double-pane windows have a space in between the layers of glass. What this additional space does is soften the exterior noise that tries to permeate into your home, lessening its impact.
This is more effective with helping with noise problems, as it doesn’t allow for air gaps that permit sound transmission, the way DIY options do. Plus, utilizing multi-paned windows isn’t just the most effective soundproofing method, it’s also more energy efficient than other options, can increase the value of your home, and won’t damage your curb appeal.
High quality double-paned windows can dampen noise by over 50%. Depending on what you’re looking for and what your budget is like, options may vary. Speak to a qualified window installer to understand the range of options available to you and which ones would be best suited to your needs.
Preserve The Peace Of Your Home With Soundproof Windows
Creekside Windows & Glass provides the professional window services you need to elevate your home. From soundproof windows to replacement windows to glass repair and more, we offer a wide variety of options to meet your needs. Contact us today to learn more about our window and shower door services in and around Kaysville, UT.
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