Sound Reduction Windows | Fact Or Fiction?
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- čas přidán 27. 06. 2024
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Do sound reduction windows work? That is the question. We love testing window technologies that improve your day-to-day life. In this video, we try the effectiveness of the Anlin Del-Mar E Series windows with the sound-reduction glass package compared with standard double-pane windows.
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00:00 - Intro
01:09 - Normal Window Sound Test
01:56 - Install Montage
02:13 - Sound Reduction Window Test
03:00 - Results
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Hi Jeff. Thank you for all of the fantastic information you've provided over the years. I've watched over 100 of your videos in preparation for a complete renovation of our 1890 Victorian. Unfortunately, we are not in an area serviced by any of your friends, but your videos prepared me to go ahead and purchase the 46 windows I'll be needing. I feel very confident that I've assessed our needs and that I asked the right questions. Thanks!
That's awesome 👍. I'm glad to be of help.
Hey Jeff! I really enjoyed the video, great comparison! I am assuming that was a unequal glass thickness IG unit, and curious if there is a guy outside with a chainsaw and a mask, do they also offer a laminated option for blocking sound?
Jeff, I'm looking to replace my wood dual pane windows (installed as new construction in 1994) with a vinyl window from a company here in Atlanta called Window World. Their window is and offset window with a 1/8 pane and a 3/16 th pane, Eight chambers in the frame but no foam. I will also be keeping my aluminum storm windows. Window World says their offset 'piece and quiet' window has an STC rating of 33. With my keeping the storm windows, what would you estimate my effective STC rating would be? Thanks.....your videos are a great consumer service!
I think you are on the right track. However, I would never recommend dealing with Window World. In my opinion, they have one of the worst windows, and one of the worst installations in the world!
I would find a small, family owned window company. They're going to have better options and better service.
I started a website to help people locate a great window company near them. We may have someone in your area. Please visit TheWindowExperts.com
Hello Jeff got a question about pricing on windows. Just watched one of your videos. So a good rule of thumb I should go into with is figure 5 to 8 percent of the value of the house correct? I assume that’s out the door pricing including installation? I know other figures go into it but I just want to go into to these stores with a figure and not get hustled. Thanks for any advice you can give me
You are correct. And a thousand dollar house, you should expect to spend $5 to $8,000 for a turnkey operation with a quality product.
Hello Jeff I’ve been watching your videos. Very informative. If you could give me some advice I would greatly appreciate it. I live in Phoenix Az where it gets very hot during summer. What frames would recommend? Fiberglass aluminum or other? Thanks
Thanks for watching and your question. You would actually be just fine with a high quality vinyl.
Thanks a lot Jeff! In your opinion watching many of your videos lol is it safe to say your favorite window is amsco. You said earlier vinyl would be sufficient in Arizona weather? I also checked their website I couldn’t find amsco classic version. If you could elaborate on that I would appreciate it. Thanks alot
Windsor Windows makes the Classic series. Amsco makes a series called Restoration. You may not be able to get that in your area. However, you should be able to get there Studio series which is very similar.
Truth be told, my favorite window is made by Anlin windows. You should check them out.
Thanks a lot jeff
Good afternoon, I live in Holyoke Massachusetts and I am looking for the wincore brand 3 panels 7700 series saven, if they are good?
Yes, they make a great product!
Center fix unit does make a difference
Agreed! Believe it or not, we pulled out double pane windows in this home. Imagine the difference it would have made if they had been single pane windows.
Hello Jeff again! Lol. You don’t really speak in any of your videos about front entry door. Any advice on what type to get especially in hot climate. I live in Phoenix Arizona. Thanks
You are right, I should make some videos on that subject. I'd recommend any door that is energy star rated and has a factory applied finish. If you have a lot of direct sun, that's going to be a challenge to just about any door. I would certainly avoid wood in that condition.
Thanks Jeff ! Any suggestions or a store you recommend or a Jeff’s list! For an entry door. Thanks
Phoenix area
Have you looked on JeffsList.com yet? If I have anyone in your area they would be listed there.
So, decibels are designated "dB", or maybe "dBA" or "dBC" depending on whether you're using A-weighted or C-weighted numbers.
Some of your graphic labels got it right, but others didn't.
Brad, you obviously know more about this than I do.
What should I have done differently?
I was getting my data from www.cdc.gov/nceh/hearing_loss/what_noises_cause_hearing_loss.html#:~:text=In%20general%2C%20to%20measure%20loudness,perceived%20as%20twice%20as%20loud.
Here is a snippet...
In general, to measure loudness, a sound must be increased by 10 dB to be perceived as twice as loud. For example, ten violins would sound only twice as loud as one violin.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Hi Jeff, dBA and dBC means that the sound measurement is weighted to account for human hearing range. In other words, we hear better or are more sensitive to sounds at certain frequencies than at others. dBA gives more weight to frequencies at low sound levels and dBC is about frequencies at high sound levels such as industrial machines for example.
Saying that 10db cuts the sound that you can hear in half is accurate and works well to explain how well sound is attenuated across the spectrum.
Greg, once again, you are an expert at these things! I'm so glad to have you on my team.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Thanks Jeff!, but definitely not an expert on this one, just some basic knowledge that I needed now and then for my job.
Yessir
That’s still bad
Please elaborate. What would you consider good?
60 dbs is still very annoying . For normal living doesn’t work