
Soundproof performance
Our windows utilize a combination of VGI, laminated glass, and aluminum frames, providing a soundproof solution that incorporates the technological advantages of all three materials. VGI and laminated glass outperform standard double-pane glass, while the aluminum frame, with its thermal break, is far superior to vinyl in preventing the transfer of vibrations from the outside to the inside through the frame. Our product line includes a range of options for soundproof requirements, including fixed windows, swing windows, tilt and turn windows, top-hung windows, and sliding windows. Our offerings range from our most economical option (6-8Ar-8-12Ar-6-0.76PV-6), which has an average STC of 45, to our best soundproof option (6-0.76PV-6-6Ar-6-0.3V-6-3Ar-6-1.52PV-6), which has an average STC of 58. These options are designed to meet the diverse requirements of our customers.
Compare STC with traditional windows
STC is used to measure a window’s ability to reduce sound. The higher the rating, the better the sound control.
Window Type |
STC |
Regular double-pane windows |
up to 33 |
Laminated double-pane windows |
up to 38 |
Triple-pane windows |
up to 48 |
Quietglass Sound proof windows |
up to 58 |
What affects windows sound features?
For a window to be considered "soundproof," it should be capable of blocking approximately 90% to 95% of outdoor noise, which typically corresponds to a rating of 45 to 50 on the STC scale. Several factors can influence a window's sound transmission, including the window's composition, glass thickness, the space between panes, and the type of gas used in the space (air, argon/krypton, or vacuum). Windows with vacuum and laminated glass offer superior soundproofing qualities compared to regular insulated windows.
Vacuum and laminated glass perform better to block noise
According to most experts, if you want windows with superior soundproofing capabilities, you should opt for either vacuum or laminated glass. Vacuum insulated glass (VIG) is made up of two panes of glass with a vacuum layer between them. Thanks to the vacuum layer, VIG offers sound insulation performance that is approximately 10 dB higher than that of regular insulated glass units (IGUs).
Laminated windows, on the other hand, have a transparent layer of plastic sandwiched between two outer layers of glass panes. This plastic insert effectively deadens noise and vibrations that can otherwise easily transmit through glass.
Sound tramissitted through monolithic glass
Laminated glass absorbs and isolates outside noise
Our unique design for soundproof windows
A. Different frequency bands of noise can be filtered out by varying the spacing between glazing.
B. Varying glazing thickness to block out low fequence noise.
Quietglass blocks noise across entire frequence bands