Is Triple Glazing Useful For Minimising The Sound Of External Noise?

It’s so quiet outside at the moment, understandably, which will be welcomed by homeowners living in built-up areas who usually get lots of noise coming into their property. 

Once the lockdown restrictions are lifted though, the sound of cars, trains, loud revellers etc. will soon return and if you’re fearing it, this would be an ideal time to think up a method of nullifying any impending noise. 

One idea that might have crossed your mind is triple glazed windows and doors, often advertised as a soundproofing solution. Myth or fact? It is a fact, but only if the windows and doors are constructed in a specific manner. 

Much depends on the type of glass you use, and this glass also needs to be thicker than most standard glasses. However, a common mistake made is using three glass panes with the exact same thickness; this won’t do the job. You need each of the three panes to be different thicknesses, with a large air gap between them. 

If your current windows have trickle vents, you will be obliged to have them incorporated into any replacement windows, in accordance with building regulations. But if you don’t need them, don’t ask for them as a small amount of noise may be able to creep through them. 

Then, it’s all down to the fitting. Employ a qualified and recognised window and door installer, like Permaframe, who will make sure that the windows and doors are firmly sealed, with no gaps around the frame – even the slightest of gaps will ruin the window or door’s ability to shut out noise. 

Be mindful too that it might not just be your windows and doors that need attending to. If noise comes through your roof, walls and floors, they also need to be soundproofed accordingly. 

Talk to Permaframe about triple glazing direct from your home via our FREE Online Appointment Service.