Soundproof Windows in Carrollton, TX
We fit noise-reducing windows in homes across Carrollton, Texas, for rooms near busy roads, rail lines and flight paths.
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Carrollton Window Replacement fits noise-reducing windows in homes across Carrollton. We measure each opening and make the new window to fit it.
We can't make a room silent. What we can do is cut the noise that gets in through your windows.
Why windows let noise in
An FAA report to Congress on airport sound insulation programs calls windows and doors a weak link in a home's sound insulation.
The same report says sound insulation doesn't work if the windows are left open. The programs add ventilation, so people can keep their windows shut and still get fresh air.
What we fit to cut noise
On the noise-reducing windows we fit:
- We use laminated glass, where a clear layer holds two sheets of glass together. ENERGY STAR lists laminated glass as a premium window option, for impact resistance.
- We use thicker glass and a wider gap between the panes than in our standard windows.
- We seal the gap between the new frame and the wall.
We'll tell you which of these your rooms need, and what each one adds to the price.
What the airport programs found
The FAA report describes a 1985 pilot project at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport. Sealing air leaks and blocking noise at the vents cut measured noise by 4 decibels. A fuller program that added insulation, air conditioning and new windows and doors cut it by 12 decibels.
What to get in writing
Ask for these in writing, whoever you hire:
- Exactly which glass goes in each window: laminated or not, and the glass thickness.
- Which rooms get the noise-reducing windows, and which get standard ones.
- The product warranty and the installation warranty. ENERGY STAR says a decent window product warranty should be at least 10 years, and preferably 20 years or lifetime. It says installation warranties are typically less than 5 years.
Questions about soundproof windows in Carrollton
Can I get help paying for soundproof windows if I live near an airport?
The FAA says sound insulation help starts with the local airport doing a Part 150 study, which makes a noise map showing the homes that will be considered for sound insulation. It says to contact your local airport to find out where that stands for your area.
Do I have to replace every window?
No, we can fit noise-reducing windows in just the rooms that face the noise, such as a bedroom on the street side.
Will noise-reducing windows also help with heat?
The windows we fit come with the same glass ratings as our energy-efficient windows, so you can cut noise and heat with the same window.
Do I need a permit to replace windows in Carrollton?
Not if the new windows are the same size as the old ones. The City of Carrollton says a permit is needed if the size of the opening changes. We tell you before we start if your job changes any opening.
Can a patio door be soundproofed too?
Yes, we can fit a sliding glass door with laminated glass. The FAA report calls doors a weak link for noise, just like windows.
Get a quote for soundproof windows
Call us, or send the quote form with your ZIP code and which rooms are noisy. We'll look at the windows and doors, go through the options with you, and give you a written quote. To see the other windows we fit, go to the Carrollton Window Replacement home page.
Ready to talk about your window job?
Send the quote form with your ZIP code and what you need. We will get back to you with a written quote.