Introduction
If you are looking for a way to block out noise in your home, double glazing is the best option. At Abbey, we offer a wide selection of double glazing to help you feel calmer. We offer double glazing on windows, doors, and conservatories. Contact us to learn more.
Double Glazing Will Give You More Privacy
Double glazing is a perfect solution for this because it is very soundproof. You can get so much privacy from them, but there is a method to getting it right. Because if you choose the wrong material, then the glazing won’t be as effective, and sound will travel into your home.
When you want to reduce the noise in your home, it is essential to understand how sound travels. It’s different to light because it moves in waves. It travels at 750 miles and an hour slower than light, and it is much harder to block out.
The way sounds travel is through solid objects and making them vibrate. They can move through one pane of glass because the pane vibrates and travels to the ears. But when a sound comes through a double glazed window, it must travel through argon gas, so it becomes harder to reach the ears. If you install thick glass, it can trap pockets of noise and make your home more peaceful for you and your family to live in.
Fit the Glazing to Make It Airtight
One of the things which must be considered if you want to cut the sound out completely is that the double glazing must be fitted properly to make it airtight. If it isn’t, then it’s not going to work well. To ensure your home is peaceful, the double glazing must be fitted properly. This includes the ventilators as well.
Use Acoustic Glass For Extra Protection
Double glazing is one way of reducing noise, but there are others too. If you want to reduce noise coming into your home, acoustic glass is a viable option. Acoustic glass is very useful for your home if you live near a busy road. Acoustic glass is created when an acoustic plastic film is added, which stops the sound from travelling. They are useful in windows, but you can also consider them in a conservatory roof because it will reduce loud sounds.
There are a variety of materials that support acoustic glass, which include our traditional timber aesthetics and real look timber joints. This will help you stay warm for many years to come and combat the noisiest external environment.
The pane is heavily laminated with PBV (polyvinyl butyral), which creates a strong bond in the unit. When you choose acoustic glass, feel confident that you will make your home secure. It will raise your home’s kerb appeal as a warmer home will attract potential buyers quicker. The glass is also ideal because it gives you outstanding levels of thermal efficiency, ensuring you will be able to regulate the temperature easier. 
Seal the Windows to Cover Gaps
If your double glazing is sealed, there aren’t any holes or gaps for the noise to travel through. Sealing the windows is an ideal option because your home becomes thermally efficient. This is done because cold air doesn’t pass through, saving you money on excessive energy bills.
However, there is an argument that installing double glazing won’t improve the sound quality of your home overnight. It isn’t always possible to soundproof your home completely because the windows will always let in some form of noise. For the noise level in the windows to go down, you can install windows with good soundproofing qualities.
Double glazing requires thick glass, laminated layers, and extra space between the glazing panes. In addition, go one step further and install windows with triple glazing benefits as well because this will block out all the sounds even further. Unlike double glazing, this is where three panes of glass are bolstered by two thickened layers of argon gas, giving you exceptional security and thermal efficiency.
Conclusion
We hope that this article has helped you understand how a garden room will substantially improve your home.
If you are interested in our double glazing or want to find out more information about it, then use our online quoting tool. Here, you can get competitive double glazing prices. Simply design your unique soundproof window, we will come back with a personalised quote in minutes.
Alternatively, there are other ways to speak to us. Call us on 0118 956 6866, or you can even book an appointment with us. To see our double glazing windows in the flesh, visit our Reading showroom.
