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Author Message   ceejay Citizen Username: Ceejay1234 Post Number: 19 Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 3:31 pm:        Has anyone installed soundproof windows in their house? We're on a fairly busy street and are getting some traffic noise mostly on second floor. We've heard you can reduce the noise by as much as 95%, don't know if that's true, with soundproof windows. Anyone have experience with this? If so, what would you recommend?   darrensager Citizen Username: Darrensager Post Number: 322 Registered: 11-2001 Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 8:15 pm:        The replacement windows I put in, Quantum 2's, reduce the sound from the outside dramatically because of the heat mirror between the two panes of glass. They are not sound proof with reductions of 95%, however the reduction was significant!   Jgberkeley Citizen Username: Jgberkeley Post Number: 4448 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 9:56 pm:        Hey, Darrensager is on the point. There is no sound proofing. You can reduce noise at levels, you can not stop it all unless you are will to spend mega bucks. The type of windows suggested and a very heavy window treatment shade (Light Blocking) will help a lot if sound is a problem.   ceejay Citizen Username: Ceejay1234 Post Number: 20 Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 - 2:55 pm:        Hmm, ok, thanks, so it sounds like we need the expensive Quantum windows. There is this company that sells "soundproof windows" that actually fit on top of your existing windows inside the room that is supposed to block out noise. But they're $450 each so I think I'd want to be sure it does the trick before spending that much money...   rssounds Citizen Username: Rssounds Post Number: 366 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 2:21 pm:        Sounds like all that "soundproof windows" company is doing is adding another layer with some foam seals. Good thermopane windows, installed properly, will probably accomplish the same for you. Don't forget, the sound is transmitting though the walls of your house as well. Vegetative buffers can help a little. If you install those "soundproofing windows", it will be a pain to deal with on those nice spring and fall days when you want to open the windows.