We knew that our bquiet windows provided a substantial amount of noise reduction; after all, it’s science: acoustically laminated glass in tight sealing frames put inches away from primary windows always reduces sound. We wanted to measure how much sound is reduced. It came time to really put our windows to the test, to find [...]
How many times have you heard the phrase ‘I’m so busy” or I don’t have any time? Maybe you told someone that you’re really busy, I have a million things to do. Or my favourite; there aren’t enough hours in a day. Yes, this seems to be the new way of life if you are [...]
The most important factors in noise reduction are space and density. The greater the space and the density the better the noise reduction. When shopping for windows, only bquiet Soundproof Windows maximize both. GLASS THICKNESS Thicker glass is much better for noise reduction. Bquiet laminated glass is approx. 7mm thick compared to just 3mm for [...]
Absolutely! And that’s because they are installed on the inside. Bquiet windows are installed on the interior wall jamb just like window coverings. They are not attached to the main windows. They do not compromise or interfere with the existing windows at all. There’s no need to remove or replace your existing windows. They in [...]
Many physicians and psychiatrists understand the importance of a good night’s sleep. Sleep plays a vital role in promoting physical health, longevity, and emotional well-being. After a good night's sleep, you feel better, your thoughts are clearer, and your emotions are less fragile. Without adequate sleep, judgment, mood, and ability to learn and retain information [...]
Mass Sound waves travel through solids by causing vibration. The more mass the solid has, the harder it is to move, thus reducing the amount of vibration and sound that is transferred. Between a piece of acrylic and a piece of glass that are both the same thickness, the glass will be denser and weigh [...]
With urban sprawl and building developments reaching an all-time high in Canada. There has been a major need for noise solutions. Many Canadians are hoping that builders take more accountability to combat the noise pollution when developing and planning for a new build. Unfortunately for home and condo owners most builders only meet the minimum […]
We have been in the window and door replacement industry for over 30 years. About 15 years ago we discovered one problem that kept persisting on many window replacement projects. Home owners were complaining that their new windows were much nosier than the old windows. The old windows being removed were made of wood or […]
As seen in The Globe and Mail - Dave McGinn Wednesday March 27th, 2013 Hundreds of people have been lining up at the Ideal Home Show in London every day for the last two weeks to get inside a house. Its chief feature? It’s quiet. Billed as the world’s first Quiet House, the building features [...]
Screaming sirens. Rumbling trucks. Thundering turbojets. Modern life is loud, yet too much sound is bad not only for hearing but for overall health. Peace and quiet, it turns out, are as good for you as a healthy diet and exercise. Noise (noise is unwanted sound), whether a loud burst or a steady irritation, is […]