Does Secondary Glazing Reduce Noise?
Posted on 2nd July 2024 at 10:47
There is nothing worse than being kept awake by owls or losing out on work because of construction noise. If you’ve had enough, we urge you to invest in our soundproof secondary glazing and learn how it works within this guide.
in this article, we will cover:
Does Secondary Glazing Reduce Noise?
How Does Soundproof Secondary Glazing Work?
Where Is Noise Pollution Most Common?
What Kinds of Noise Does Acoustic Secondary Glazing Reduce?
How Does Noise Pollution Affect Us?

Does Secondary Glazing Reduce Noise?
Yes, our acoustic secondary glazing can reduce noise pollution by 75%. However, this depends on many factors, such as:
Amount of indoor space
Common outdoor sounds
Gaps in doors and windows
Where you live
For example, if there is a festival happening in front of your flat, you will still hear noise. Secondary glazing can’t block live music and rowdy people like it can with transportation.
How Does Soundproof Secondary Glazing Work?
Sound is transmitted through the glass as it vibrates from noise. Without an additional barrier, noise can easily enter your property. It can even enter through gaps in your doors, walls, and windows—a 1% gap can increase noise pollution by 10dB (decibels).
When you add a second layer of glass, it reduces these gaps. Acoustic secondary glazing acts as a barrier between the inner and outer glass, which reduces vibrations and noise.

Where is Noise Pollution Most Common?
Noise pollution is most common in urban areas or places under construction, including:
Apartments and student accommodation
City centres
Entertainment districts
High streets, markets and shopping centres
Residential areas near commercial zones
Sports stadiums and arenas
Tourist hotspots
University campuses

What Kinds of Noise Does Acoustic Secondary Glazing Reduce?
There are many variations of noise pollution, the most common being:
Aircraft
Alarms
Animals
Construction
Fireworks
Entertainment
Events
People
Railway
Traffic

How Does Noise Pollution Affect Us?
At least one in five people are exposed to harmful, long-term noise. If you can hear a loud sound that’s keeping you up at night, the likelihood is, your neighbour can hear it too. Even those hard of hearing can be affected by noise, however faint it may sound. For example, it can cause:
Aggressive behaviour
Anxiety and triggers
Cardiovascular issues
Difficulty developing cognitive skills
Elevated stress
Gastrointestinal problems
General annoyance
Hearing loss
Interruption of conversation
Loss of concentration and productivity
Low mood
Metabolic problems
Reduced sleep
Weakened immune function
Invest in Soundproof Secondary Glazing with NRG Glass
Say ‘no’ to annoying sounds and ‘yes’ to soundproof secondary glazing. When you invest in our windows, you are sure to find a reduction in all types of noise. Not only will you be able to complete daily tasks, but get a good night’s sleep too. Not to mention, putting the kids to bed is much easier without outside noise!
Our acoustic secondary glazing also reduces condensation and improves insulation. NRG Glass serves homeowners across Essex, Suffolk, Hertfordshire and London, so just get in touch today to start your order.
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