Colorado offers breathtaking scenery, but for homeowners situated near bustling streets or developing suburbs, noise pollution is a constant intruder. Whether it is highway traffic or neighborhood activity, unwanted sound increases stress and disrupts sleep. At Lomax Window and Door, we believe your home should be a sanctuary. Upgrading to high-performance windows is the most effective architectural solution to permanently silence the street and reclaim your peace.
Silence the Street: How High-Performance Windows Reduce Noise Pollution in Your Colorado Home
The Barrier of Multi-Pane Glass
Standard single-pane windows act like a drum membrane, vibrating easily and transmitting sound indoors. Our high-performance windows utilize double or triple-pane configurations. These multiple layers of glass create a complex physical barrier. By forcing sound waves to pass through separated layers of material, the energy of the sound is dissipated, resulting in a significant reduction in the decibel levels that actually permeate your living space.
Dissimilar Glass Thickness
Sound travels at different frequencies; a low truck rumble is different from a high-pitched siren. To combat this, we employ a technique called "dissimilar glass." By manufacturing one pane of glass thicker than the other within the same unit, we disrupt sound waves at various frequencies. The different densities prevent the panes from vibrating in sympathy with one another, effectively blocking a wider spectrum of noise.
Inert Gas Dampening
The space between your window panes is critical. We fill this space with Argon or Krypton gas, which are much denser than the atmosphere. These inert gases act as a shock absorber for sound vibrations. As noise attempts to cross the gap between the panes, the dense gas slows the transmission velocity, acting as an invisible buffer that dampens the noise further.
Precision Installation
Sealing Even the most advanced acoustic window will fail if installed poorly. Sound travels through air gaps just like water leaks through a crack. Our expert installation team ensures a hermetic, weathertight seal around the entire frame. This eliminates "flanking noise"—sound that bypasses the glass entirely—ensuring the window performs exactly as engineered.
You do not have to accept noise pollution as a fact of life. By combining advanced glass technology with expert installation, Lomax Window and Door helps you lower the volume on the outside world. Visit our website today to schedule a consultation and experience the quiet difference for yourself.