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Peace and Quiet

Your Home Is Your Sanctuary

Thinking about noise reduction windows? We all want to feel safe and comfortable when we’re at home. Peace and quiet are part of that feeling of contentedness — and both are achievable with impact glass windows and doors. The heavy-duty glass and durable interlayer help protect your home from hurricane-force winds, flying debris, and even outside noise.

Do Impact Windows Reduce Noise?

Many homeowners are looking for the best replacement windows for noise reduction. Impact glass absorbs sound rather than transmitting it to provide a quieter space for you and your family. Are hurricane impact windows soundproof windows? Although impact windows aren’t completely soundproof windows, you can expect that outside noise from a variety of sources will be significantly reduced* with impact resistant windows and doors.

Barking Dogs

Whether it’s your neighbor’s dog or one three doors down, barking dogs can disrupt your day and keep you up at night.

lawn mower

Nothing ruins a weekend sleep-in or nap like the sound of a lawn mower.

Traffic and sirens

The noise that comes from traffic, from honking to emergency sirens, can create noise pollution in your home.

construction

Even with restrictions in place, construction sites begin operating early, and the sounds of loud machinery can make peace and quiet impossible.

thunder

During a weather event, or even just a seasonal storm, the crashing sound of thunder can be unsettling — especially for little ones.

Neighbor’s party

Are your neighbors social butterflies? Loud parties and festivities that go a little too late and get a little too loud can intrude on the calm of your own home.

*Sound reduction demonstrations are based upon the PGT Custom Windows + Doors WinGuard Aluminum Picture Window’s (PW7720A) OITC rating compared to a single-pane window with an OITC rating of 19. Actual results may vary.

How Impact Windows Work

How strong are impact windows? Inspired by the technology used in the automotive industry, impact resistant windows and doors are engineered much like windshields. Laminated glass is composed of two glass pieces bonded together by a strong interlayer. Once sealed, the pieces work as a single unit to protect your home.

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