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I have a great Victorian townhouse on a busy street in Washington. The problem is the amount of noise transmitted through the insulated windows on the front. I never open these windows, so a permanent storm window is an option.
Quetion: Is there another material that would be better soundproofing that glass? If I used something like Lexan, could I dispense with the burglar bars?
Thanks,
Tony Hudgins
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I have a great Victorian townhouse on a busy street in Washington. The problem is the amount of noise transmitted through the insulated windows on the front. I never open these windows, so a permanent storm window is an option.
Quetion: Is there another material that would be better soundproofing that glass? If I used something like Lexan, could I dispense with the burglar bars?
Thanks,
Tony Hudgins
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Greetings Tony,
Sound transmission or it's prevention is not a simple matter.
Things that affect the quality of sound attenuation would include an increase in the thickness of the glass used in the thermal panes, the weight of the window frame, the heavier the better. The siding on your house, masonry is better than vinyl, the general fit of all of the building and it's components.
If the house is constructed in such a way as to allow free noise vibrations then adding another layer of window, won't have much of an effect.
The substitution of Lexan would probably cause you grief in the future with discoloration due to the sun's ray.
If you feel strong about the problem, have a qualified Engineer or technician have a look and give you several recommendations.
Gabe Martel GSC
Project Manager