What kind of insulation values do Soundproof Windows
have?
Soundproof Windows have superior insulation values:
our two-window system has
better insulation
values than any single window system. Most windows are only designed for insulation
(not
for sound) and the two are very different.
Fortunately, what works for sound, works
even
better for insulation. Soundproof Windows are sealed better than replacement
windows. When
combined with the excellent
insulation values, Soundproof Windows offer you the best reduction in unwanted
air
infiltration, draftiness,
and any cold drafts or hot spots within your home.
Our windows have better
insulation
values than the best low-e, argon
gas filled double paned window you can buy. Our R-values range from 3.0 to
over 5.5.
For more information, please see our Insulation
Values page.
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What
do you mean by "earthquake-safe" windows?
One of the dangers in an earthquake is the flying
glass from windows breaking. Earthquakes
can shatter the glass of a normal window and send it flying everywhere.
It would be dangerous to move around
bare-footed and you could be injured by the flying glass. Soundproof
Windows are made
of laminated glass, which can break, but will stay in place at your window.
Please see our page outlining some of the features of laminated
glass.
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What is laminated glass?
Laminated glass is
two pieces of glass sandwiched together with
a special plastic inner layer, which glues
them together, stops vibrations, blocks UV
light and prevents the glass from breaking
into many pieces when it is broken. When
it does break, it stays together - like your
car's front windshield, which is also laminated
glass.
Qualities:
- Soundproofing
- Security
- Filters out UV Light
- Strength
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Soundproof Windows
block out the sun's UV rays. Is that very important?
Yes and No. Ultraviolet light causes sunburn, color fading and deterioration
of natural
and synthetic materials.
Museums always use laminated glass to provide color
fade protection, as do
most furniture stores.
The inner layer of plastic used in our laminated
glass blocks 99.9% of all the
UV light from passing through. On the other hand, standard glass (used
in almost all commercial and residential applications)
blocks very little UV light. Even the newer "low E" glass
cannot compete with the UV
protection of laminated glass.
Some of our customers buy our windows not for
sound, but for the UV protection. It is a benefit that may or may not be
important to you. It does not harm plants to not get UV rays.
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Will this fix my old, leaking windows?
If they are leaking water, NO. If they are leaking air, creating
drafts, etc., YES -
definitely. Here is some additional information on air
infiltration and drafts and how Soundproof Windows can improve your situation.
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Will I get condensation?
Condensation is a very complicated issue, especially in some areas with
all the fog and various climates. It is not just a cold-weather question like
it would be
in Montana. Soundproof Windows will reduce condensation, maybe enough to stop
all of it, maybe
not, but it will be a big improvement. If your current window does not leak
a lot
of air,
then we may resolve your condensation problem completely.
For more information about the benefits of Soundproof
Windows with respect to condensation,
please see our page on Stopping Condensation.
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