Our answer is usually significantly/substantially/noticeably. Our windows have been tested in a lab to be most effective in reducing noise but the overall reduction you will experience will vary with your unique circumstances. Although windows are usually the weakest link, noise also penetrates through walls, vents, floors, ceilings etc. Adding bquiet windows is the first step in reducing unwanted noise.
All window frames have a jamb extension or return that can be 5-10 cm wide, our window mounts inside this area and can be mounted on the window trim as well.
Absolutely! Our windows slide sideways, up and down and swing open so you can always get to your main window.
They can be re-installed the vast majority of time. Sometimes a little modification is required to re-mount the window covering, which is determined during our consultation.
Absolutely! And that’s because they are installed on the inside. Sometimes we need to submit an outline of the work we are doing just as a procedure.
In rare instances they can be installed outside. A better result is achieved with an inside mount.
No, they will look almost invisible. Our frames are narrower than your main window frames and we always divide our bquiet window the same configuration as your main window. We don’t impede our frames over the glass area of the main window.
Laminated glass is an essential component for effective sound reduction, so yes we always use laminated glass. We also offer different laminated thicknesses; Low E laminated and tinted glass.
Yes the panels can be removed for cleaning which will become less frequent. If it becomes necessary to remove the window frames, a handy person can remove them fairly easily.