Acoustic Glass

Noise pollution is an unwanted annoyance for most people, and growing environmental concern especially in urban areas. Humans can experience sound with an intensity of 60dB as unpleasant, and 80dB as disturbing. Even the background noise of 70 decibels caused by outside traffic can cause disturbance and stress over a continued period of time.

Sound insulating / acoustic glass can retard sound transmission to around 45dB in most cases.

How it works: Acoustic glass is laminated glass, consisting of two or more sheets of glass, bonded together with one or more acoustic interlayers: The interlayers act as a noise dampening core, weakening the sound as it travels through the glass. By varying the thickness of the sheets of glass, even better sound insulation can be achieved.

Note: Sound penetration into buildings can be further reduced by using double glazed windows, which can also be fitted with acoustic glass.

Typical applications

• Near busy areas such as motorways, main roads and airports.
• Can be used for interior sound insulation needs, such as office partitions and meeting rooms.
• Also used in overhead or roof glazing, to reduce the sound of rain.

Features & Benefits

• Acoustic glass considerably reduces outside noise
• Leads to more peace and productivity for the occupants
• Can be used for interior sound insulation, between rooms
• Acoustic laminated glass also benefits from all the safety and security properties of standard laminated glass.
• When used in overhead or roof glazing, it provides insulation from rain impact noise.
• Different decibel ratings available.

Options

• 6.76mm laminate acoustic glass (single glaze)
• Double glazed units fitted with acoustic glass
• Choices determined by budget & decibel (DB) rating

For more advice on sound-reduction glass, contact our friendly sales staff today.