The subtleties of the process of sound insulation windows

Anyone who dreams of a comfortable home. In order to make the room cozy and warm, you must first take care of the thermal insulation, as well as protect yourself from various noises that disturb a peaceful rest. One of these options is soundproofing windows.

As you know, the noise from the street is very bad for the nervous system and sleep, as well as the ability to concentrate on something. Modern PVC windows can help solve these problems. Today, there are already single-chamber and multi-chamber designs. Single-chamber PVC structures are two glasses that are apart from each other up to sixteen millimeters. Their contour has a rubber seal.

Multi-chamber models consist of three or more glasses. Between them there is a rubber gasket. They are very popular, but still have some drawbacks. This is a high price and heavy design. The more cameras there are, the thicker the frame will be, and hence the space for the sill will decrease.

The double-glazed window is one of the main components of the window, which protects against noise. Usually window companies offer double-glazed windows. Frameworks of plastic windows consist of profiles that have up to seven cameras. This means that the glass must be much thicker. By installing such windows, you can protect yourself from the most annoying and loud sounds. But if the house is located at the railway or the airport, even this will not be enough.

Particular attention is given to the windows of wood. Windows with separate or twin doors, have an asymmetric glazing, which perfectly protects against noise on the street. In the inner part there is a double-glazed window, and in the outer part - triplex or very thick glass.

Of course, the insulation of PVC windows in an apartment depends not only on how thick the glass is, but also on other factors. And therefore, in order to choose a good model, it is very important to proceed from everyday realities.

The main factors that influence the quality of sound insulation are the following:

• soundproofing class window profile;
• sound insulation of a double-glazed window;
• tightness of the window, which is in a closed form;
• tightness of the joints of the window.

Of course, the window profile greatly affects the sounds that pass through the window, but still are not the main factor. After all, its area is much smaller than the glass itself.And so the main noise passes through the glass, and not through the profile. And the current opinion that metal-plastic profiles protect the room well from extraneous noise is erroneous. The main thing is the design of the glass.

There are comparative tables of the noise insulation levels of double-glazed windows, from which the following types of windows can be distinguished:

• single chamber The standard glass unit has two glasses four millimeters thick and one cell twelve millimeters wide. This design can absorb noise up to 25 dB;
• two-chamber standard The glass unit has three glasses, each four millimeters plus two cameras of six millimeters. Absorption of sounds reaches 26.5 dB;
• double-glazed window consists of three thick glasses. Two of them are four millimeters, and one is six. And also it includes two cameras of six millimeters. The sound absorption level reaches up to 28 dB;
• two-chamber asymmetric A glass unit is three glasses of four millimeters plus two cameras. One is six millimeters thick, and the second is ten millimeters thick. Sound absorption reaches 29.5 dB;

• two-chamber asymmetrical double-glazed window with a sash with thick glass has three glasses of four millimeters and one in six millimeters. It has two cameras with a width of six and ten millimeters and one shutter 26 millimeters. This design absorbs sounds up to 37 dB;
• two-chamber asymmetric double-glazed window with inert gas It has three glasses of four millimeters, two cameras of six and ten millimeters. Absorption of sounds up to 33 dB;
• two-chamber asymmetric double-glazed window with a three-layer glass It has three glasses, two of which are four millimeters in each, the third is nine. It includes two cameras of six and ten millimeters. Absorbs sounds up to 34 dB;
• asymmetric three-chamber glass has four glasses. Two of them are four millimeters, two are six. It includes three cameras, one eight millimeters and two sixteen millimeters. Absorbs sounds up to 34 dB.

As can be seen from the above, the sound insulation properties vary depending on the parameters of the glass. Their thickness, and the number, and even the width of the chambers are changing. The best result is a design that is equipped with an additional flap or has an inert gas.

Sound insulation windows are divided among themselves by spacers, which are made on the basis of polymer foam. They hardly miss sound waves. Now there are such window systems that reduce noise by 48 dB.

Soundproof window blocks are made of different materials. You should not think for a long time which ones to purchase, because modern technologies allow any material to be made durable and soundproof.

Today double-glazed windows are most often made of plastic profiles. They are distinguished by an attractive appearance and reliability of the design. In addition, they help keep the room warm. And also responsible for its sound insulation. Making soundproof window blocks, most often use five-chamber plastic profiles.

The windows of this material in the winter do not let the house in the cold, and in the summer, on the contrary, protect from the scorching sun.Such designs do not require additional finishing, they retain their original color throughout the entire period of validity. One of the most popular and cheap are windows with white color. This color, in fact, is universal and looks good in any interior and exterior. Well, for those to whom white windows seem to be too boring, it is worth looking at the brighter models.

And also you should not forget that plastic windows have a great tightness, which can lead to a change in temperature. Therefore, you need to think about ventilation. To do this, you must equip them with elements such as special mosquito nets. This will allow for regular airing of the room at any time of the year.

With the advent of plastic construction, many began to replace classic wooden frames with white plastic versions. But even these models eventually had their drawbacks, so the experts decided to return to the proven materials, including wood.

Now in the modern construction markets there are a lot of wooden window systems with high noise insulation. They have paired or separate canvases, so they can be well soundproofed, even without special glazing. The frames of such constructions are mainly made of walnut, pine or oak. This can not but rejoice, because wood is an environmentally friendly material that has excellent noise-absorbing qualities. But if such material is not treated with special means, it will not last long.

The most expensive are aluminum-wooden windows, which combine all the characteristics of different materials. Screens of such structures have the property of jamming noise. In addition, they are of high strength.

And Do not forget about the window sills, which just like windows can be from different materials. It may be a wood that retains heat and has an attractive appearance, and a stone that will add some charm to the room, and plastic.

Plastic windowsills for safety cover film, which is easily removed after installation.

They both look beautiful, and for a long time retain their attractive appearance, and delight in high quality.

Very often, people are faced with situations such as the formation of cracks in the already installed windows. But not everyone can afford to change the old windows to new ones. And therefore, in order to improve their sound insulation, it is not necessary to turn to specialists, you can do it yourself.

• First thing it is necessary to carefully seal all cracks and seamsthat formed between the wall and the window. This can be done with foam. The main thing is that after sealing no voids remain. After all, they help the sound to get into the room. Then on top of the foam, you need to apply a layer of plaster.
• Having dealt with the gaps, you can proceed to the next stage. For this you need to check how the device is made and installation of accessories. If everything is done qualitatively, then all the elements will be tightly pressed to the surface of the window.When the windows do not close tightly, then the noise will enter the room. To solve this problem, you need to do window adjustment. To do this, open the sash window. On its gable there is an adjusting bolt. Next, you need to find the bolt head and use it to adjust the clamp. To check whether the window is adjusted correctly, you need to push a piece of paper between the glass unit and the window casement. If the sheet is difficult to pull out, then the window is adjusted correctly.

• It is worth checking seals. If they are not pressed against the window, then they need to be changed. To do this, carefully removed the old gum and glue residue. It is necessary to wipe the surface, and only then, in order for the installation work of the noise insulating windows to be correct, it is necessary to follow such rules as: step on pasting a new sealant. At the end of the work it is necessary to let it dry, and only after that close the window.
• To adjust and soundproof wooden frames, you need to remove the hinges from the hinges and pull the glass out of it. Then, apply labels to facilitate the reverse process. Taking a roulette wheel, you need to make all the measurements.If the result is not satisfied, then you need to adjust them to the standards, and then set back. After all the work is done, you need to get rid of excess foam and bring the window and room in order.

If all work is done correctly, then you can get rid of not only noise, but also from cold and dust. However, for this to happen, it is necessary to listen to the recommendations and advice of specialists. In order for the installation works of soundproof windows to be correct, you need to follow rules such as:

• Be sure to avoid distortions of the frames, because even a slight deviation from the norm can reduce the density of the porch. As a result, the sound insulation will be bad, plus everything will be felt blowing in the winter time;
• mounting foam should be chosen only with high performance and good sound insulation - up to about sixty dB;
• filling the seams must be done necessarily from both sides - from the street and in the room. This approach ensures the quality of sound insulation;
• the size of the mounting gap should be no more than thirty millimeters;
• to seal the opening of the window was careful, you need to make the right slopes.

And also you should not forget that the window casements should fit very tightly to the frame. To do this, as mentioned above, you need to push a piece of paper between them and check how easily it is pulled back.

In order for a person to feel great at home, it is necessary to get rid of the noise coming from the street. For this it is worth worrying about good window glass. They can be purchased new, and you can repair the old ones. The process of sound insulation does not take much time and effort, so it can be done even with your own hands. And then, coming home, you can relax from the noise at work and on the street, and finally relax.

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