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Best glass for soundproofing? Richard Gecko 02-15-2005
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Posted by Richard Gecko on February 15, 2005, 3:17 am


I have a few interior windows of the old, double-hung type. They
transmit a lot of sound from the outside into a bedroom and living room.
In short, the dog next door and slamming car doors are intrusive.

Instead of installing expensive double-glazed storm windows, I thought
I'd try to attach some glass over the window from the inside. I never
open these windows, so no problem there. Perhaps just a piece of glass I
could lay over the window and affix with mirror-type fittings.

I'd appreciate any information about the best glass for reducing sound,
or any other material that might even do a better job. Websites articles
or any recommendations welcome.

(to the list, please)

RG


Posted by D. Gerasimatos on February 15, 2005, 4:21 am


>
>I have a few interior windows of the old, double-hung type. They
>transmit a lot of sound from the outside into a bedroom and living room.
>In short, the dog next door and slamming car doors are intrusive.
>
>Instead of installing expensive double-glazed storm windows, I thought
>I'd try to attach some glass over the window from the inside. I never
>open these windows, so no problem there. Perhaps just a piece of glass I
>could lay over the window and affix with mirror-type fittings.
>
>I'd appreciate any information about the best glass for reducing sound,
>or any other material that might even do a better job. Websites articles
>or any recommendations welcome.


The best glass for reducing sound is laminated glass, which is two sheets
of glass with a thin sheet of another material in-between. This keeps out
sound even better than insulated glass. Often, laminated glass can be
fitted into existing windows but it depends.


Dimitri



Posted by mike hide on February 15, 2005, 7:39 pm



> >
> >I have a few interior windows of the old, double-hung type. They
> >transmit a lot of sound from the outside into a bedroom and living room.
> >In short, the dog next door and slamming car doors are intrusive.
> >
> >Instead of installing expensive double-glazed storm windows, I thought
> >I'd try to attach some glass over the window from the inside. I never
> >open these windows, so no problem there. Perhaps just a piece of glass I
> >could lay over the window and affix with mirror-type fittings.
> >
> >I'd appreciate any information about the best glass for reducing sound,
> >or any other material that might even do a better job. Websites articles
> >or any recommendations welcome.
>
>
> The best glass for reducing sound is laminated glass, which is two sheets
> of glass with a thin sheet of another material in-between. This keeps out
> sound even better than insulated glass. Often, laminated glass can be
> fitted into existing windows but it depends.
>
>
> Dimitri

I did just that ,put a layer of wood between the panes, quiet as a mouse
although cant see diddly squat.....mjh
>




Posted by Matt on February 15, 2005, 4:30 pm


I've found that glass without any holes in it is usually the best glass
to use.



Posted by JerseyMike on February 16, 2005, 12:26 am



> I have a few interior windows of the old, double-hung type. They
> transmit a lot of sound from the outside into a bedroom and living room.
> In short, the dog next door and slamming car doors are intrusive.
>
> Instead of installing expensive double-glazed storm windows, I thought
> I'd try to attach some glass over the window from the inside. I never
> open these windows, so no problem there. Perhaps just a piece of glass I
> could lay over the window and affix with mirror-type fittings.
>
> I'd appreciate any information about the best glass for reducing sound,
> or any other material that might even do a better job. Websites articles
> or any recommendations welcome.
>
> (to the list, please)
>
> RG

i would reconsider this idea, it's not very practical and could be
potentially dangerous.

mike........




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