Hello everyone,
since moving into our house, we have had a lot of issues with the windows. They are aluminum windows with triple glazing. I keep noticing how sound-transmitting they are. For example, this morning I woke up and heard the birds singing. That’s not really a problem, but it surprises me considering the window was closed and there is no tree nearby. Also, when I stand at the window on the first floor (second floor in US terms) with it closed, I can hear the neighbors talking in the garden next door (it’s a terraced house, so not very far away). They are not shouting. Is this normal, or am I just expecting too much?
since moving into our house, we have had a lot of issues with the windows. They are aluminum windows with triple glazing. I keep noticing how sound-transmitting they are. For example, this morning I woke up and heard the birds singing. That’s not really a problem, but it surprises me considering the window was closed and there is no tree nearby. Also, when I stand at the window on the first floor (second floor in US terms) with it closed, I can hear the neighbors talking in the garden next door (it’s a terraced house, so not very far away). They are not shouting. Is this normal, or am I just expecting too much?
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boxandroof13 Feb 2019 13:38We have triple-glazed PVC windows without additional sound insulation. Loud vehicles and mopeds are audible, passing cars barely so. Birds or voices are not noticeable to me.
I also fear that the windows were not ordered with high sound insulation. Additionally, we know of at least one window that has not been properly adjusted. That’s why we have been dealing with the builder for almost three years now. The windows were custom-made by a metal construction company. Unfortunately, I can’t find any information about the quality in our documents.
But it’s good to know that it can be done differently for the next house.
But it’s good to know that it can be done differently for the next house.
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