Replacing Your Windows May Not Be Your Best Option
You can get virtually ALL the benefits of replacing your windows PLUS reduce noise levels by 300% more than replacement windows AND avoid the headaches of double pane windows — for about the same price!
Here is a chart to compare installing a Soundproof Window versus replacing your windows with double pane windows.
Our website can further explain why adding Soundproof Windows may be a better alternative than replacing your existing windows.
| Keep your old windows/ Single Pane Windows |
Replacement Windows/ Double Pane Glass |
Add Soundproof Windows | |||
| % Noise Reduction | (none) | -5% to +15% | 75% to 95% | ||
| Insulation Values | poor | good | good | ||
| Air Infiltration | varies | good | excellent | ||
| Solves Window Air Leak Problems |
no | yes | yes | ||
| % Harmful UV Light Blocked | 0% | 0% to 65% | 99.9% | ||
| Cost | Maintenance | $350 to $900 typical | $350 to $800 typical | ||
| Improves Inside Window Appearance |
no | yes | yes | ||
| Improves Outside Window Appearance |
no | yes | no | ||
| Interior/Visible Change when Installed | no | yes | minor | ||
| Stops Condensation | poor | excellent | very good | ||
| Property Value Improvement: | |||||
|
(none) | good | good | ||
|
(none) | poor | excellent | ||
| Double Pane Window: | |||||
|
n/a | 15 to 20 years | 30 to 40 years | ||
|
n/a | 100+ years | |||
| Reduces Visible Window Opening when Replaced |
usually | seldom | |||
| Reduces Draftiness | poor | good | excellent | ||
| Reduces Hot/Cold Spots | poor | good | excellent | ||
| Historical Preservation Issues |
excellent | poor | excellent | ||
| Home Owner Association: | |||||
|
difficult | easy | |||
|
usually 1 or 2 choices | n/a | |||
|
cannot change | changeable | |||
