Renewal by Andersen® energy-efficient replacement windows provide many benefits, ranging from better energy efficiency and lower energy bills to a more comfortable interior and a boost in curb appeal.
Reducing noise levels in your home is another noteworthy advantage of choosing Renewal by Andersen for your window installation. We have specifically designed our outstanding products to block sound from outside, resulting in a quieter and more peaceful living space for you and your family.
In today’s post, Renewal by Andersen of Cincinnati, your local source of the best windows for noise reduction, explains how these features work to dampen sounds. We will also discuss other ways to block noise inside and outside your home.
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Renewal by Andersen crafts replacement windows with homeowners like you in mind, focusing on the features and advantages that matter most.
High-quality construction promotes more effective window noise reduction. We have engineered our entire selection of replacement windows to keep your home’s interior quieter by combining a polyvinyl butyrate interlayer with our high-quality glass. This design interferes with sound waves since the materials have different densities, leading to a peaceful, noise-free home.
Plus, all Renewal by Andersen® replacement windows have two panes of glass separated by a layer of inert argon gas blend. This multilayered design allows for extra sound-dampening abilities, since the additional pane creates another barrier against noise.
Thanks to our replacement windows’ glass composition, the annoying dog barking outside and the loud garbage trucks at 6 a.m. will no longer be a nuisance. If noise reduction is your priority, you can’t go wrong with a window installation from Renewal by Andersen.
Our replacement window units also feature High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass, with special coatings that allow natural light to pass through while blocking ultraviolet and infrared rays. The low-emissivity coating keeps your furniture and other interior essentials from fading. It also prevents heat from penetrating your indoors during summer and escaping from your home during winter, reducing energy loss by up to 30% to 50%.
The potential energy savings and lower heating bills only add to the acoustic-dampening value of Renewal by Andersen® replacement windows.
Like other building materials such as flooring, doors and walls, windows can reduce noise transmission. An industry-standard rating called sound transmission class helps you assess their performance in keeping outside noise where it belongs.
The STC rating measures how much noise a window can block. Like the Richter scale, which measures earthquake intensity, it follows a logarithmic pattern. Each rating is significantly higher than the one preceding it.
STC ratings measure ambient noise, such as music, conversations and television. They range from 18 to 38 — the higher a material’s rating, the better it is at preventing noise.
STC ratings come from controlled lab testing that uses guidelines under ASTM International standard E90 to assure consistency and objectivity. Professionals measure noise in frequencies between 80 and 5,000 hertz, which is the standard range for human hearing. They plot the results on a sound pressure graph and determine the overall STC by using the ASTM’s prescribed contour.
STC ratings for windows vary depending on the glazing. Single-pane units typically earn ratings between 26 and 28, while double-paned ones often range between 26 and 33.
OITC stands for outside-indoor transmission class. This rating measures higher-intensity noise, such as heavy construction equipment and airplanes. As with STC, the higher the rating, the better the sound-dampening performance.
Our dual-pane design, combined with the thickness of the glass, allows our windows to achieve better STC ratings. Most of our replacement windows have an STC rating of 34, which means they block most outside sound from entering your home.
OITC performance varies based on construction and glazing styles. Our options typically range between 24 and 31.
Replacing your old units with new ones from Renewal by Andersen can make a dramatic difference in the noise pollution level in your home.
In some cases, installing double-hung windows to keep your home interior quiet is not enough. With noise pollution a problem in many neighborhoods, you should be aware of other materials and methods you can use to help ensure calm and peace in your home.
Renewal by Andersen of Cincinnati builds and installs windows to your home’s exact measurements and specifications. Expect them to deliver superior performance, combining our high-performance glass and our exclusive Fibrex® composite frame material.
We offer multiple customization options. Highlight the beauty of your new doors or windows by choosing from our large selection of exterior colors, interior finishes, grilles and hardware. We also back our units with industry-leading warranties, protecting your investment and giving you extra peace of mind.
Reach out to our pros today to learn more about how we can help you design and install the best windows for noise reduction in your home. Call us at 866-609-5033 or contact us online for a free in-home consultation. We proudly serve homeowners in the greater Cincinnati area and West Chester, Ohio.
