Windows with highest STC rating available in North Florida (Jakcsonville)

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xpro
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Re: Windows with highest STC rating available in North Florida (Jakcsonville)

#16 Post by xpro »

TheWindowNerd wrote: Mon Mar 02, 2020 7:32 am I was just at a Pella seminar and they have a tested triple pane with 3mm, 4mm and 5 mm which test at 36. That would be Lifestyles triple pane STC

For sound reduction acrylic storm panels you will need to go to 1/4" thick to get the benefit yuo are looking for.

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I will be getting quotes and considering windows after checking warranties and quality. But from what I understand anything with STC of 36 or higher should bring quite to my room?

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Re: Windows with highest STC rating available in North Florida (Jakcsonville)

#17 Post by toddinmn »

It will be quieter, I dont think any of us know if it will be quiet enough.

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Re: Windows with highest STC rating available in North Florida (Jakcsonville)

#18 Post by TheWindowNerd »

That would be cool to have a simulator so people could get a feel for it.
Lot of variables or average assumptions to factor in.

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