The best glass for sound insulation depends on the level of disturbance you experience. However, as a leading company who is dedicated into producing energy efficiency architecture glass with the best performance on sound insulation, ICESUN Vacuum Glass strongly recommends using sound proof vacuum glass instead of triple glazing. When considering window replacements, it's important for customers to understand the benefits of glass options, especially if they want to reduce the amount of noise entering home.
What is Noise Pollution?
Noise pollution is defined as disturbance or excessive noise that may impair the activity or balance of human or animal life. With the growth of the population and the development of modern technology, the frequency and sources of noise are increasing. Noise pollution can have very real effects on our minds and bodies. Research shows that noise pollution affects our health. They have shown that it causes stress and anxiety, and increases blood pressure, which can lead to high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
How to Benefit from Soundproof Vacuum Glass?
Reducing unnecessary noise is helpful for focus, improving sleep, and bringing more relaxation and less stress. This becomes very important for people who live near a busy road, rail line or airport, or for those who prefer much more peace and quiet. The windows will be an important part of the noise pollution solution in home. Glass conducts sound very well. A single piece of glass or untreated glass will do little to keep noise out of home. If home still have only single pane windows and homeowners want to reduce noise pollution, it may be time to upgrade the windows with sound proof vacuum glass.
How to Reduce Noise Through Glass Windows
Sound proof glass works by deflecting and dissipating sound waves. This is achieved in three ways:◈ Thickness
The thicker the glass, the better the noise reduction performance. However, glass has a natural coincidence frequency (it amplifies the pitch of the sound), which is why double glazing is a better choice, with two different thicknesses of glass. Different thicknesses alter the sound waves as they pass through the unit to cancel out the coincident frequencies.
◈ Spacing
The larger the gap between the glass sheets, the better the acoustic performance of the soundproof glass. But we know your space is at a premium, and thick windows aren't practical. Noise can be reduced by filling the gaps between the glass sheets with argon and krypton gas, or by creating a vacuum between the glass sheets.
◈ Laminated
Laminated glass has a thin layer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) sandwiched between two pieces of glass to form the outer panel. PVB provides excellent acoustic performance by suppressing sound waves. It also makes it more difficult to crack. PVB prevents glass from shattering, and the window remains one piece, so it also increases safety.
◈ Vacuum
The two pieces of glass are glued together with a special sealing sheet, and then evacuated to form a vacuum glass. There is no sound transmission in a vacuum environment, this vacuum glass has unparalleled sound insulation. Vacuum glass was originally invented to improve the thermal insulation properties of glass. Unexpectedly, the sound insulation effect is also 11dB higher than that of ordinary insulating glass. So if you need to replace energy efficient windows in your home, vacuum glass is a good choice. You'll notice a noticeable difference in soundproof glass, especially if it means you can enjoy a good night's rest.
Which Glass is Best for Noise Reduction?
Compared to standard triple glazing, soundproof vacuum glass units are best for noise reduction. We would say try to stay away from triple glazing and opt for higher specification vacuum glass for reliable and long-term performance. One of the main reasons we recommend against triple glazing as the best glass for noise reduction is that the extra weight puts more stress on door and window hinges. This may result in a shortened product life.
If you are looking for soundproof glass and noise reduction glass, we can provide you with vacuum soundproofing. We are happy to discuss your requirements and propose a solution that suits you. If you are interested in noise reduction glass, please consider our low-e vacuum composite insulating glass products. Compared to traditional double glazing, ICESUN can provide 20% better noise reduction. They also have many additional benefits, such as the excellent thermal and thermal insulation properties. ICESUN is a vacuum glass company focusing on passive houses and zero-carbon buildings. Welcome to discuss cooperation.