Milgard Aluminum

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Anlina
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Milgard Aluminum

#1 Post by Anlina »

Do you know how Milgard Aluminum casements compare to their Tuscany casements?
I'm in Southern CA. I've narrowed my choices down to two (I think!):

aluminum 7/32 lami over ¼ (STC 36)

and Tuscany 7/32 lami over 3/16 (STC 37)

I'm concerned about outside noise reduction. Will the difference between an STC of 36 and 37 be
noticeable for either high or low frequency sounds? They both have the same OITC.

Thank you again!

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#2 Post by Windows on Washington »

Not a huge spread and certainly not enough to change you from one product to another if you prefer one look over the other.

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#3 Post by Anlina »

Thank you, Windows on Washington!

Would you know why the STC for Milgard aluminum windows 7/32 laminate over 1/4 and 7/32 laminate over 1/8 is the same? They're both 36.

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#4 Post by Windows on Washington »

Not sure to be honest. Could be that they just didn't get it re-tested as STC validation is very expensive and an STC of 36 is already really good in a non dedicated STC window choice.

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