Soundproof Windows in Meridian, ID
We fit noise-reducing windows in homes across Meridian, Idaho, for rooms near busy roads and flight paths.
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Meridian Window Pros fits noise-reducing windows in homes across Meridian. We measure each opening and make the new window to fit it.
We can't make a room silent, but we can cut the noise that comes in through your windows.
Why windows let noise in
An FAA report to Congress on airport sound insulation programs calls windows and doors a weak link in a home's sound insulation.
The same report says sound insulation doesn't work if the windows are left open. The programs add ventilation, so people can keep their windows shut and still get fresh air.
What we fit to cut noise
On the noise-reducing windows we fit:
- We use laminated glass, where a clear layer holds two sheets of glass together. ENERGY STAR lists laminated glass as a premium window option, for impact resistance.
- We use thicker glass and a wider gap between the panes than in our standard windows.
- We seal the gap between the new frame and the wall.
We'll tell you which of these your rooms need and what each one adds to the price.
What the airport programs found
The FAA report describes a 1985 pilot project at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport. Sealing air leaks and blocking noise at the vents cut measured noise by 4 decibels. A fuller program that added insulation, air conditioning and new windows and doors cut it by 12 decibels.
What to get in writing
Ask for these in writing, whoever you hire:
- Exactly which glass goes in each window: laminated or not, and the glass thickness.
- Which rooms get the noise-reducing windows, and which get standard ones.
- The product warranty and the installation warranty. ENERGY STAR says a decent window product warranty should be at least 10 years, and preferably 20 years or lifetime. It says installation warranties are typically less than 5 years.
Questions about soundproof windows in Meridian
Can I get help paying for soundproof windows if I live near an airport?
The FAA says sound insulation help starts with the local airport doing a Part 150 study, which makes a noise map showing the homes that will be considered for sound insulation. It says to contact your local airport to find out where that stands for your area.
Do I have to replace every window?
No, we can fit noise-reducing windows in only the rooms that face the noise, like a bedroom on the street side.
Will noise-reducing windows also help with heat?
The windows we fit come with the same glass ratings as our energy-efficient windows, so you can cut noise and heat with the same window.
How long does it take to get noise-reducing windows?
ENERGY STAR says it is typical for high-performance windows to take 6 to 8 weeks, or even 12 weeks, to arrive after ordering, because each one is made to order. We give you a date when you order.
Do I need a permit to replace windows in Meridian?
The City of Meridian says its residential remodel permits cover changes to the inside or outside of an existing home, and can include replacing windows. Its handout on residential projects also lists window size changes among the jobs that need a permit. We tell you before we start if your job needs one.
Get a quote for soundproof windows
Call us, or send the quote form with your ZIP code and which rooms are noisy. We'll look at the windows, go through the options with you, and give you a written quote. To see the other windows we fit, go to the Meridian Window Pros home page.
Ready to talk about your window job?
Send the quote form with your ZIP code and what you need. We will get back to you with a written quote.