Can New Windows Make Your Home More Peaceful?

A couple sitting on a couch, covering their ears, and looking annoyed from noise outside their home

January 13, 2025

Can Window Replacements Reduce Noise
Levels In Your New Berlin Home?

How Innovative Window Types Play
A Role In Noise-Reduction

If outside noise disrupts your peace, New Berlin window replacements might be the solution you didn’t know you needed.

Metropolitan areas are alive with noise of all types. The sounds of traffic, construction, emergency sirens, and pedestrians fill the air. This constant commotion is enough to drive you crazy.

You can’t do anything to stop the noise. But you can escape it with noise-reducing windows by TightSeal Exteriors. Our experts have the know-how and experience to guide you in the right direction. We offer numerous window options to insulate your home against endless outside noises.

Discover how new windows and TightSeal Exteriors can transform your home into a more peaceful environment.

Why You Should Consider Window Replacements
To Reduce Noise Levels

Noise is a regular part of our modern lives. We’re so used to the constant hum of TVs, radios, and traffic that we don’t pay it much attention. But noise pollution can be harmful to your health.

Long-term noise exposure can cause:

Annoyance
Metabolic issues
Sleep disturbance
Cardiovascular problems
Cognitive impairment in children

The Science Behind Noise-Reducing
Window Types

Sound travels in waves that can pass through materials, including window glass. Some windows are better at blocking sound waves than others. The STC (sound transmission class) rating measures a window’s noise-reducing quality.

Windows with higher STC ratings are better at diminishing outside noise. Noise-reducing windows typically have an STC rating of around 26. These windows feature premium frames, multiple panes of glass, or specialty glass.

The Benefits Of Noise-Reducing
Window Replacement Projects

The most important benefit of noise-reducing windows is peace and quiet. Blocking outside noises contributes to a calmer indoor environment. It can reduce stress levels and help you get better sleep.

Energy Efficiency is an added benefit of noise-reducing windows. Windows with multiple panes and specialty glass are better insulated. Well-insulated windows help keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Not only that, but energy-efficient windows can reduce your energy bill.

If you plan to sell your home, noise-reducing windows are a selling point. Energy-efficient windows that reduce noise are a desirable feature that can make your home stand out.

How To Choose Noise-Reducing
Window Types

Now that you realize just how important noise-reducing windows can be, how do you choose the best for your home? Consider the following features when choosing noise-reducing windows:

Frame Material

Premium vinyl frames like those offered by TightSeal Exteriors have excellent noise-reducing and energy-efficient qualities. They are award-winning and Energy Star certified. The sash rails are insulated with Kevlar fibers, so you’ll get top-of-the-line protection.

Specialty Glass

Laminated glass provides added protection. Its two layers are sandwiched between a layer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) or ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), which reduces noise, strengthens the glass, and provides UV protection.

Number Of Panes

Single-pane windows have one layer of glass. This style offers poor insulation against outdoor noise and temperatures. It’s the least noise-reducing and energy-efficient type. Often, having single-pane windows is why homeowners decide to replace their windows.

Double-pane windows have two layers of glass and offer better insulation than one pane. The space between the glass layers can be filled with krypton or argon gas for additional insulation. This style reduces noise better than single-pane windows and is more energy-efficient.

Triple-pane windows have three layers of glass and offer the most insulation. Like double-pane windows, the spaces between the glass layers can be filled with krypton argon gas for additional insulation. This style is also the most energy-efficient and best at reducing noise.

Professional Installation

If your windows are poorly installed, they will not perform at their best. Professional installation is a must. The professional installers at TightSeal Exteriors will guarantee that your windows are properly sealed against noise and air leaks.

Invest In Peace And Quiet With New Berlin
Window Replacements

You knew that new windows could insulate your home against the weather. Now, you understand another advantage – noise reduction! Upgraded frame material, multiple gas-filled panes, and professional installation each play a role in quieting your home.

TightSeal Exteriors offers replacement windows with the noise-reducing qualities you want. From premium vinyl frames to triple-pane windows, we can give your home a more relaxing, comfortable environment.

TightSeal Exteriors is a locally owned and operated company located in New Berlin, WI. We’ve been Waukesha County’s go-to home improvement company since 1991.