And so we disagree. Lots of hacks doing the cheap way use capping.
Casement definitely will be a better option. Triple glass helps, but as far as I know laminated glass have better sound resistance. Not sure how laud your neighbors are, but it not possible to reduce the noise 100%.Bleys007 wrote: ↑Feb 17th, 2017 4:34 pmI live in a semi where our rear neighbours are very loud (and uncooperative) and I'm looking at soundproofing one, possibly two windows on the 2nd floor. Both are horizontal slide, double pane.
Anyone have insight for the effectiveness of adding bquiet or equivalent on top of these compared to replacing with triple pane casement? Or doing both?
Not 100% sure on size, but would guess they are 2.5 by 3.5 feet. Can measure once home.
It's not all the time, but things like power tools in the driveway. Or in the garage, but only ever with the garage door open so the whole neighbourhood can hear - never with the garage door closed. Using their truck as a stereo so they can hear the music in their backyard while their truck is in the driveway (f***wads...)
Better insulation blocks noise and hot/cold. Laminated glass is the best, triple will help too. Nothing will eliminate.Bleys007 wrote: ↑Feb 17th, 2017 4:34 pmI live in a semi where our rear neighbours are very loud (and uncooperative) and I'm looking at soundproofing one, possibly two windows on the 2nd floor. Both are horizontal slide, double pane.
Anyone have insight for the effectiveness of adding bquiet or equivalent on top of these compared to replacing with triple pane casement? Or doing both?
Not 100% sure on size, but would guess they are 2.5 by 3.5 feet. Can measure once home.
Here's my 2 cents worth after a few years with 23 new Vinylbilt triple pane windows - my house is quiet, no drafts, the house is warmer and I have had absolutely no issues with the windows whatsoever.cruzine wrote: ↑Mar 14th, 2017 4:16 pmI'm looking at getting my windows replaced and trying to read as much as I can in this jungle of information.
I see many posts regarding vinylbilt, but I received a quote recently from an installer who sells armor doors and windows. By searching online it appears that both vinylbilt and amor belong to the same main corporation as they both say they are a division of ATIS. My question is whether or not one line is better than the other? i.e. is one for aftermarket consumer, one for builder, is there a difference in quality and price of products?
thanks!
VinylBilt platinum windows are great. Sometimes I wish the fit and finish was a little better, but great windows. The problem is that VB is GM. They makes chevettes and Corvettes so saying "they are VinylBilt" always means the follow up of "which line?" Their crap windows are really crap and their good stuff is great. Be sure of what you are getting.cruzine wrote: ↑Mar 14th, 2017 4:16 pmI'm looking at getting my windows replaced and trying to read as much as I can in this jungle of information.
I see many posts regarding vinylbilt, but I received a quote recently from an installer who sells armor doors and windows. By searching online it appears that both vinylbilt and amor belong to the same main corporation as they both say they are a division of ATIS. My question is whether or not one line is better than the other? i.e. is one for aftermarket consumer, one for builder, is there a difference in quality and price of products?
thanks!
Hello ANOTHERWINDOWPRO: I have been living in a 1987 built house since it was built. After repainting the entire house, AND before we replace the carpet with hardwood my wife has a thought to ADD a 70" wide x 48" tall pvc window on the main floor to get some natural light. I have met several salespersons from various window company, ONLY 1 provided me a hand written sketch on how the new add should be installed. He said he would not be the guy to install the window but a crew from his company. He quoted $2,400.- plus tax for a double pane VWD window.anotherwindowpro wrote: ↑Mar 15th, 2017 10:38 amUsual Disclaimer - I'm Phil Lewin, VP of technical marketing of Vinyl Window Designs Ltd. and a member of numerous NGO and other industry advisory bodies
Laminated one side in a double is better than 7/8" OT triple, but a 1 3/8" OT triple is about the same for sound as laminated double and a better investment for thermal efficiency.
No window is going to give you the same or near same level of R level that you have now. The north side can be the coldest side if there is nothing blocking the wind. So is that room extra warm now? Because once you cut that hole in the wall ... the room is going to be cooling down. Are you also thinking of adding a heating vent under that window? These are some additional points your wife may want to consider.Rockymountain wrote: ↑Mar 15th, 2017 7:23 pmHello ANOTHERWINDOWPRO: I have been living in a 1987 built house since it was built. After repainting the entire house, AND before we replace the carpet with hardwood my wife has a thought to ADD a 70" wide x 48" tall pvc window on the main floor to get some natural light. I have met several salespersons from various window company, ONLY 1 provided me a hand written sketch on how the new add should be installed. He said he would not be the guy to install the window but a crew from his company. He quoted $2,400.- plus tax for a double pane VWD window.
I find the price is high and am hesitate if the window would be installed properly (5-year warranty on labour). Do you recommend to open up a NORTH FACING wall for a 70" x 48" double pane window? Is the price reasonable? Any advice on installation? Thanks in advance.
Advice from other RFD friends are welcome. Thanks.
Rockymountain wrote: ↑Mar 15th, 2017 7:23 pmHello ANOTHERWINDOWPRO: I have been living in a 1987 built house since it was built. After repainting the entire house, AND before we replace the carpet with hardwood my wife has a thought to ADD a 70" wide x 48" tall pvc window on the main floor to get some natural light. I have met several salespersons from various window company, ONLY 1 provided me a hand written sketch on how the new add should be installed. He said he would not be the guy to install the window but a crew from his company. He quoted $2,400.- plus tax for a double pane VWD window.
I find the price is high and am hesitate if the window would be installed properly (5-year warranty on labour). Do you recommend to open up a NORTH FACING wall for a 70" x 48" double pane window? Is the price reasonable? Any advice on installation? Thanks in advance.
Advice from other RFD friends are welcome. Thanks.
Who wants to look through a laminated window though?anotherwindowpro wrote: ↑Mar 15th, 2017 10:38 amUsual Disclaimer - I'm Phil Lewin, VP of technical marketing of Vinyl Window Designs Ltd. and a member of numerous NGO and other industry advisory bodies
Laminated one side in a double is better than 7/8" OT triple, but a 1 3/8" OT triple is about the same for sound as laminated double and a better investment for thermal efficiency.
Price seems cheap. To do the job right you need to open the wall from floor to ceiling, re-frame, re-drywall AND the normal price of the window.Rockymountain wrote: ↑Mar 15th, 2017 7:23 pmHello ANOTHERWINDOWPRO: I have been living in a 1987 built house since it was built. After repainting the entire house, AND before we replace the carpet with hardwood my wife has a thought to ADD a 70" wide x 48" tall pvc window on the main floor to get some natural light. I have met several salespersons from various window company, ONLY 1 provided me a hand written sketch on how the new add should be installed. He said he would not be the guy to install the window but a crew from his company. He quoted $2,400.- plus tax for a double pane VWD window.
I find the price is high and am hesitate if the window would be installed properly (5-year warranty on labour). Do you recommend to open up a NORTH FACING wall for a 70" x 48" double pane window? Is the price reasonable? Any advice on installation? Thanks in advance.
Advice from other RFD friends are welcome. Thanks.
