Impact
Although in my opinion impact resistant windows are often a better choice than are the alternatives, no code specifically requires impact resistant...
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over 5 years by Oberon
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wind resistance
Okay, now I understand the question. What the insurance company is asking about is the windows DP or design pressure rating. The higher the DP ...
over 5 years by Oberon
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sound
Traffic noise is a low frequency sound, and unfortunately, low frequencies are much harder to attenuate (opposite of amplify) or block than are hig...
over 5 years by Oberon
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depends
What sort of windows do you currently have in your home? Single pane, dual pane? Double hung, casement, fixed? It is possible to do ju...
over 5 years by Oberon
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wind
Can you define "wind-resistant"? Are you asking about windows certified for South Florida conditions or perhaps asking about air infiltration?...
over 5 years by Oberon
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insulating an older leaded glass panel
There are a number of reasons for not placing an older artglass or leaded glass panel inside of an IG (dual pane) unit. You are experiencing o...
over 5 years by Oberon
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old windows
Personally, I would not even consider replacing those windows. First I would do a good bit of research on window restoration before going too ...
almost 6 years by Oberon
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glass
What he is likely referring to as "poured" glass would be more correctly called "cast" glass...however, I can't imagine a circumstance in the 50's ...
about 6 years by Oberon
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sound windows
Windows, doors, walls are all rated as to their ability to deaden or attenuate sound based on something called STC or Sound Transmission Class. STC...
about 6 years by Oberon
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more
Okay, now I am wishing there was a way to edit posts after entering them since I inadvertantly posted the last one prior to proof reading. Unf...
about 6 years by Oberon
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imapct versus energy
Just about any of the major window manufacturers offer impact windows that will meet both of your needs - energy performance and impact resistance....
about 6 years by Oberon
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noise
It may help some, but what about windows and walls? It is very likely that the sound is entering your home through those avenues as well.
over 6 years by Oberon
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green glass
Pilkington Optilam Phon is a laminated glass - used primarily for sound control but it is also a nice bit of additional security and safety. The...
over 6 years by Oberon
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depends
Not enough information in your question. If the condensation is on the exterior, then that is normal. If condensation is between the lites, t...
over 6 years by Oberon
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rip-off?
Steph, You replied to the other post about this issue and in so doing you really did answer your own question. If you are concerned enough ab...
over 6 years by Oberon
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sound propagation
Dan, If you have dual pane windows and laminated glass storms on your home and you are having issues with unwanted sound in your home then I wou...
over 6 years by Oberon
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true
Yep, we do seem to haunt many of the same sites...probably all of them? lol
over 6 years by Oberon
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sound
Hi TruBlue, Good answer - I personally am not fond of the STC rating system - I much prefer the OITC. And it is nice to see that folks are star...
over 6 years by Oberon
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sound reduction
Hi Sandra, As a general rule, triple pane may not be the best alternative if your promary concern is sound reduction. In fact, depending on who...
over 6 years by Oberon
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