Last year we replaced our old single pane windows with dual pane that had a laminated outside pane. HUGE difference. Well worth the added cost to not hear the neighbors dogs or parties anymore.
Just got some Anlin windows installed TODAY. Wow. The dual pane laminated is already making a difference. So much less street noise compared with my original builder grade Milgard!
Great video! I'm in DFW and need to buy a single window for a shed-studio/music room that we are building in our backyard. Sound reduction is our primary goal. When I call window companies they tell me that they just do replacement windows, not windows for new construction. And the folks at the big box stores don't seem to know what I am talking about when I start asking about laminated glass. Any advice on where I can buy a single window that will be the best for sound reduction?
Great video Jeff, but I have a complaint, not content related because that was great, but the video itself was too short! I was thoroughly enjoying and then it was over....darn it, I wanted more.
Great video!. What about double pane offset laminated glass in both panes. What would it be better? 4lam/12 air/3lam (Xlam= Xmm+.76pvb+Xmm) or 4lam/12 air/3mm float.
I'm asking for them to customize it like that, I saw that a 6lam 12 4lam has an stc of 47, so I thought that this option would be around 42. they offer 3lam 12 6mm float or 3lam 12 3lam@@HoustonWindowExperts
Dead air space is the best thing you can do for sound reduction. A double-pane window with offset glass has more dead air space than a triple-pane option.
‘Nice. What’s your recommendation for acoustic ( sound dampening ) auto / vehicle glass ? I would think that offset glass is not applicable / possible for that application. Thanks.
@@HoustonWindowExperts hi, but if there's no other option (if you can only put the thicker glass on the inside pane), would you still get the advantages of offset glass albeit a bit less? Say in my case, 6mm low-e glass (outside) and an 8mm glass (inside) - would this be a waste or should I just use 6mm for both panes?
Do most other window manufacturers have dual pane windows with one being laminated? What about dual pane window with both panes being laminated glass? What about laminated glass in triple pane windows?
Recently I been annoyed by our neighbor's 5 ton AC UNIT w it's humming and have been looking replace our window glass ONLY or potentially the whole window, I've looked at Milgrid quiet lines or what would you recommend? Currently we have 1/8 thickness dual pane but was considering going w 1/4 laminated dual pane glass, need you non bias opinion or if I am doing this right? ua-cam.com/video/csmYYP-5Cy4/v-deo.html I need something like this lol
The frame depth of your window will probably not accommodate thicker glass. It needs to be designed from the beginning when making a selection for quarter inch over quarter inch glass. The better thing to do would be to get 1/8" over 7/16" laminated glass. However, since the glass will be much heavier, and the unit has not been tested, you might end up with frame distortion if you're dealing with vinyl windows. The quiet line series is a very good product. However, it's a very deep framed window. Your wall depth will need to support it. The best thing you can do is consult a professional in your area. I started a website where you can find a great window dealer in your area. These are companies that I know personally and can recommend. Check out TheWindowExperts.com
@@HoustonWindowExperts thank u and thats what I was thinking, but the window guy didn't bring up any of those concerns and seems like its should work, I am just being caution and doing extra research as a home owner. Its really the sound I am trying to fix or cure
@@HoustonWindowExperts Hi Jeff, Thanks for the feedback and man its tough choice, before I make the decision... I need your honest expertise. I have a window thats double pane now both 1/8, and I am really trying to stop AC low humming sound, should I just go with the 1/8 outside and 3/16 (1/4) inside to offset that glass or whats your honest take? (both will be laminated I am thinking) Thank you again for your comments, I wish I lived in Houston and will def buy from your shop lol
Last year we replaced our old single pane windows with dual pane that had a laminated outside pane.
HUGE difference.
Well worth the added cost to not hear the neighbors dogs or parties anymore.
Congratulations!
Should one avoid triple-pane windows? I am afraid that they won't reduce much noise because of the triple-leaf affect?
Just got some Anlin windows installed TODAY. Wow. The dual pane laminated is already making a difference. So much less street noise compared with my original builder grade Milgard!
That's awesome!!
Always learning something. Great video Jeff.
Thanks
Great video! I'm in DFW and need to buy a single window for a shed-studio/music room that we are building in our backyard. Sound reduction is our primary goal. When I call window companies they tell me that they just do replacement windows, not windows for new construction. And the folks at the big box stores don't seem to know what I am talking about when I start asking about laminated glass. Any advice on where I can buy a single window that will be the best for sound reduction?
Try BMC or Builder's First Source
@@HoustonWindowExperts Thank you!
Great video Jeff, but I have a complaint, not content related because that was great, but the video itself was too short! I was thoroughly enjoying and then it was over....darn it, I wanted more.
Great video!. What about double pane offset laminated glass in both panes. What would it be better? 4lam/12 air/3lam (Xlam= Xmm+.76pvb+Xmm) or 4lam/12 air/3mm float.
I would get the manufacturer to give you the simulations on those options. It would be hard to know without any testing.
I'm asking for them to customize it like that, I saw that a 6lam 12 4lam has an stc of 47, so I thought that this option would be around 42. they offer 3lam 12 6mm float or 3lam 12 3lam@@HoustonWindowExperts
One question i have, i live in the northeast, in bang for the buck terms, is a dual pane offset window or a triple pane window the better option?
Dead air space is the best thing you can do for sound reduction. A double-pane window with offset glass has more dead air space than a triple-pane option.
‘Nice.
What’s your recommendation for acoustic ( sound dampening ) auto / vehicle glass ?
I would think that offset glass is not applicable / possible for that application.
Thanks.
Some vehicles will have laminated glass on all the windows. Most vehicles only have it on the windshield.
What's the width differential on those 2 panes?
1/8" and 3/16"
Does laminated come in anlin windows Mr Jeff
Yes, it's an upgrade.
are all laminated glass windows also offset by nature?
You would be correct!
Which window has laminated glass option ?
Nearly every brand has that option
@@HoustonWindowExperts is there any window brand has double laminate option ?
Not that I'm aware of
For offset glazing does thicker glass needs to be out side or the inside? thanks
Outside is best because you stop more of the sound sooner. Plus, you have a stronger piece of glass where it matters the most.
thank you@@HoustonWindowExperts
@@HoustonWindowExperts hi, but if there's no other option (if you can only put the thicker glass on the inside pane), would you still get the advantages of offset glass albeit a bit less? Say in my case, 6mm low-e glass (outside) and an 8mm glass (inside) - would this be a waste or should I just use 6mm for both panes?
Offset glass, no matter the thickness, is always better than similar thickness panes of glass.
Do most other window manufacturers have dual pane windows with one being laminated? What about dual pane window with both panes being laminated glass? What about laminated glass in triple pane windows?
Only one unit can be laminated at one time.
@@HoustonWindowExperts What about triple pane windows, can you get those with the outer pane laminated?
Yes.
Recently I been annoyed by our neighbor's 5 ton AC UNIT w it's humming and have been looking replace our window glass ONLY or potentially the whole window, I've looked at Milgrid quiet lines or what would you recommend?
Currently we have 1/8 thickness dual pane but was considering going w 1/4 laminated dual pane glass, need you non bias opinion or if I am doing this right?
ua-cam.com/video/csmYYP-5Cy4/v-deo.html I need something like this lol
The frame depth of your window will probably not accommodate thicker glass. It needs to be designed from the beginning when making a selection for quarter inch over quarter inch glass. The better thing to do would be to get 1/8" over 7/16" laminated glass.
However, since the glass will be much heavier, and the unit has not been tested, you might end up with frame distortion if you're dealing with vinyl windows.
The quiet line series is a very good product. However, it's a very deep framed window. Your wall depth will need to support it. The best thing you can do is consult a professional in your area.
I started a website where you can find a great window dealer in your area. These are companies that I know personally and can recommend. Check out TheWindowExperts.com
@@HoustonWindowExperts thank u and thats what I was thinking, but the window guy didn't bring up any of those concerns and seems like its should work, I am just being caution and doing extra research as a home owner. Its really the sound I am trying to fix or cure
@@HoustonWindowExperts Hi Jeff, Thanks for the feedback and man its tough choice, before I make the decision... I need your honest expertise. I have a window thats double pane now both 1/8, and I am really trying to stop AC low humming sound, should I just go with the 1/8 outside and 3/16 (1/4) inside to offset that glass or whats your honest take?
(both will be laminated I am thinking)
Thank you again for your comments, I wish I lived in Houston and will def buy from your shop lol
@KnockTsuKow offset will help somewhat. Offset and laminated will help even more.