Why are interior designers recommending uPVC soundproof windows?

Whether it is a home or an office, a comfort level is required to spend quality time. It should ideally connect with peace to work productively or relax. In the urban milieu, it is no more difficult to get into this optimal state despite the maddening crowd. The best option is to install uPVC soundproof windows. Interior designers are recommending this practical solution to their clients with success.

Why is there a need to avoid sound invasion from outside, especially for people living and working in urban areas?

How do uPVC soundproof windows play a significant role in creating serenity in homes and offices?

The answers lie with VEKA, an international company that collaborates with Indian interior designers and architects to reduce noise levels and provide relief to customers.

For many decades we have been manufacturing a wide range of uPVC windows and doors. Our products offer the best solutions for people living in noisy cities in India. After the installation, even the rustling of leaves on a windy day (the lowest sound proliferation in cities) will be irritable if a window is left ajar!

Increase of sound levels in metros

Until now, only music & dubbing studios, hospitals, movie theatres, machine rooms and old homes required windows and doors that made the least noise. As the soundscapes in the cities increase with cars and buses, honking is a perennial issue. In and around commercial establishments, noise levels have increased. In cities, homes near airports constantly are troubled by aircraft landing or taking off. Construction work, festivals and community celebrations with crackers add to the noise. The din during the day and night is responsible for irritating pets, senior citizens and hard-working people. It affects sleep and overall health in the long run.

As the decibels go beyond the recommended range, one simple solution is to keep the space shut. But ordinary windows or doors nor the walls can cancel the noise. This is why soundproofing is required.

Resolving issues with uPVC windows

A normal window cannot be redesigned to reduce the clutter from the outside. It is better to opt for a soundproof window offering maximum noise reduction. Energy is also conserved with the right glass units.

• A double pane laminated unit that ensures no noise creeps inside the premises.
• A good monolithic thicker glass also gives good sound insulation without spending much money & adds weight to the structure’s stability.
• Blocking noise is done by the process of insulation, absorption, preventing oscillation and damping.
• Insulation is ideal even for partition walls to prevent sound from travelling around or reflecting.

PS: If someone is using a heavy-duty washing machine in the apartment down or next door, the insulation may not be effective! The sound will still enter through the walls.

However, by choosing good quality uPVC soundproof windows, nearly 70% of the noise is reduced. If you are looking for a 100% soundproof room (like a baby’s nursery or ICU unit of a hospital), professional assistance is required. Engineers will locate the areas from where the sound is coming and reflecting. Then they find ways to seal with appropriate frames and glass and offer an overall design.

Interior designers can make a few more recommendations. The use of curtains, acoustic panels, and foam reduces sound infiltration. Window treatments bring the sense of peace required to relax or work.

VEKA continuously innovates to offer products matching the needs of the end customers. We quietly slip in our expertise to minimise noise reduction. Our engineers do extensive testing and retesting if need be to design the right window profiles.

If you have enjoyed reading this information, ask your interior design team to discuss the reduction of air infiltration with us. Or ask how we provide better insulation values to stop maximum sound from interfering.