For those conducting business or seeking relaxation in hotel rooms, excessive noise can cause frustration and stress. Unhappy guests often request room changes, vow never to return, demand refunds, or leave negative online reviews, impacting the hotel's revenue and reputation.
Fortunately, effective soundproofing solutions exist specifically for windows and patio doors, reducing external noise by up to 95% without major renovations. Despite being a cost-effective option, these solutions are often overlooked due to confusion about available options. To address noise issues and provide true peace and quiet, many hotel owners and managers are now turning to the soundproofing industry for engineered solutions that deliver maximum noise reduction.
Noise reduction windows are an effective solution for minimizing noise penetration in buildings. Windows and doors are often the main culprits of noise infiltration. By incorporating a secondary system into existing windows or doors, which addresses air leaks and includes a spacious air cavity, optimal noise reduction and enhanced comfort can be achieved.
Sound Transmission Class (STC)
Originally developed to measure sound transmission between interior walls, STC tests evaluate a difference in decibel levels. The higher the rating, the better the window or door is at reducing unwanted sound.
Outdoor/Indoor Transmission Class (OITC)
A newer testing method that is deemed more useful by experts since it measures noises through exterior walls, OITC tests cover a wider sound frequency range (80 Hz to 4000 Hz) to provide a more detailed account of sound transfer from the outdoors through the product.
|
BUILDING SURFACE |
STC RATING |
SOUNDS LIKE |
|
Single-Pane Window |
25 |
Normal speech is clear |
|
Double-Pane Window |
33-35 |
Loud speech is clear |
|
Indow Insert &Single-Pane Window* |
39 |
Loud speech sounds like a hum |
|
Indow Insert & Double-Pane Window** |
42-45 |
Loud speech/music mostly blocked except for bass |
|
8”slab |
45 |
Loud speech cannot be heard |
|
10”Masonry Wall |
50 |
Loud music barely heard |
|
65+ |
“Soundproof” |
*Acoustic Grade insert with 3"gap **Acoustic Grade insert
SOUND TRANSMISSION CLASS
| STC | Performance | Description |
| 50-60 | Excellent | Loud sounds heard faintly or not at all |
| 45-50 | Very Good | Loud speech heard faintly |
| 35-40 | Good | Loud speech heard by hardly intelligible |
| 30-35 | Fair | Loud speech understood fairly well |
| 25-30 | Poor | Normal speech understood easily |
| 20-25 | Very Poor | Low speech audible |
Vinco offers the best soundproof window and door solutions for all residential and commercial projects, catering to homeowners, architects, contractors, and property developers. Contact us now to transform your space into a quiet oasis with our premium soundproofing solutions.