How does Double Glazing Block out Noise

Blocking Out Noise

People regularly use double/triple glazing as a way to block out noise from their homes as well as increasing the energy efficiency at the same time. However, before we get into the more technical aspects of this blog, there are a couple things you must keep in mind if you want your double/triple glazing to be an effective sound barrier. Firstly, using the wrong material or having windows that don't fit the space correctly will provide a lesser chance of acquiring your desired effect on the noise reduction of your home. Make sure to find a company that create windows custom to your home. As we manufacture all of our Windows, Doors and Glass Units we can ensure that the fitting will be snug and air passages that may be one of your main concerns is a non-issue.

Before any efforts are made to reduce noise pollution from the outside, we must understand how noise travels. With a greater understanding, you can create a more effective barrier.
Sound and Light both travel in waves. However, Light travels at over 650 million miles an hour, whereas Sound travels at 750 miles per hour (speed depends on air pressure and composition). It is easier to block out the faster waves of light than the slower sound waves.

The noise you hear is created by sound waves due to the vibrations in the air and other materials sound travels true. Eventually, sound reaches our ear drums and from there the sound travels to our brains. As i'm sure you have noticed by now, the efforts made to stop the sound waves reaching our brains is more difficult that first thought. Waves of light can be stopped by most solid materials, whereas sound actually travels better through some materials (e.g steel) than through air. Long sound waves can flex and wean their way through tiny gaps and corners.

Sound travels through solid objects by making them vibrate and in turn making the air on the other side of them vibrate, passing the sound on. Sound waves pass through a pane of glass quite easily, but with a double glazed unit they also have to also navigate through a pocket of gas (Argon) which slows down the sound waves meaning that less get to the second pane of glass, creating fewer vibrations and less noise. Triple Glazed Glass Units create a larger area for the noise waves to travel through and will have a greater noise reducing effect.

Double/ Triple glazing can be a really effective way to reduce the outside noise getting into your home, but it is important to remember, noise will find the path of least resistance. So follow these steps to ensure maximum efficiency. 

• Noise will find the path of least resistance.
• Make sure the windows fit so no air gap is there for noise to pass through.
• Channels for wiring/cabling to get into the house which tend to be cut through window frames need to be properly sealed.
• The seals where the windows fit into their frames need to be as airtight as possible.
• Even ventilators need to be tightly shut for the best results.

Basically if air can get in, sound can too so as we are unlikely to live in a completely air tight house there is little chance every bit of outside noise can be filtered out, but a well fitted double glazing unit can make a big difference to adding a bit peace and quiet at home.

What is a Composite Door?

What is a Composite Door?

A composite door is an exterior door made from a composition of materials, instead of a singular material such as wood or uPVC. Our doors are made using a 70mm high density polyurethane foam with a steel reinforcement. 

This structure then has a Fiberglass GRP skin is applied to the surface. Each item has been carefully selected to maximize the doors structural and aesthetic properties.

Apeer70

Our composite doors are 70mm of high density polyurethane foam with a steel reinforced uPVC inner frame, double dog bolts, and extra insulation and security form a double rebate uPVC system. The glass is triple glazed and comes in a range of decorative designs. With the double seal from door frame and door panel, our composite doors will not only look fantastic but will perform well in the most stringent weathers. 

Security:

Elements of a Composite Door

The best designs always provide a practical but elegant solution to a serious problem. 

Using a unique combination of some of the strongest and most robust materials in the world including steel, GRP, toughened triple or double glazed units and high density polyurethane, every Apeer70 has security at its very core and It means the entire unit is made from one material, effectively eliminating any possibility of movement or distortion.

Energy Efficiency Composite Doors:

Did you know that much like your washing machine or your fridge freezer, your front door can be energy rated too? So, when we created our Composite Door product- Apeer70, we used the very latest in design and materials to help keep the heat in and the cold out; creating one of the most energy efficient doors available. 

Made from fibreglass (GRP) and high-density polyurethane materials and with the extremely efficient draft excluding double rebate, all Apeer70 doors can be specified to achieve the maximum A rating. Even if you want to include glazing in your door* we can use toughened, triple insulated, low E, gas filled glass units meaning you can benefit from extra light without having to compromise greatly on your door’s thermal performance. These units also come complete with the Q Seal warm edge Super Spacer® system. This non-conductive double-sealed spacing inside the panes of glass significantly improves the thermal performance and durability of the glazing.

Why is double rebate important?

Apeer70’s double rebate system adds additional draft protection by creating an internal secondary rebated seal. 

For better insulation every Apeer70 is equipped with toughened triple glazed units. Glazed units are also available with Low E glass and can be gas filled to offer improved thermal performance.

As you would expect, large areas of glass in the door and surrounding sidelights and top-lights can reduce the energy performance of your front door. By specifying low E, gas filled glazed units, you can improve this.

Finishing Touches:

In an Apeer door, every last detail is carefully designed to make a real difference. So when we apply the finishing touches, we put as much consideration and effort into things like glazing, trims and moldings, as we do the overall door finish. Details like our timber-effect raised moldings and handmade, triple or double insulated decorative glass units might be harder to create, but they are what makes an Apeer door look so unique. 

• Timber-effect Raised Moldings
• Realistic Wood-grain Finish
• Colored Weather Deflector
• Triple Glazed Decorative Glass Units

Glazing:

Integrating glass into your Apeer door is a simple way to add personality and light to your living space. All of our beveled glass, fused tile and sandblasted designs are hand crafted by our decorative glass experts. Each design is then integrated into our unique triple or double-glazed units and then presented in the door framed by a matching timber-effect, raised internal molding trim. We have ensured that these glazed units can only be accessed from the inside, which both further enhances the security features of your door and facilitates re-decorations or replacements. 

Color Choice:

Our low-maintenance, highly robust colour finish is designed to stay looking good year after year, both on the outside and on the inside. Choose the perfect colour for the exterior of your home and match it with the perfect colour for the inside. Plus, for absolute consistency even when the door is open, we carefully colour match every edge. 

Our Composite Doors can be ordered as;

• supply and fit (this includes removal of old door and rubbish)
• supply only.

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