Okay, you’ve got a home improvement budget that is just begging to be spent. So how do you get the most value out of that budget? How many purposes can one project accomplish?
Take a close look at soundproof windows. The Federal Government is offering a stimulus tax credit for insulation improvements, and there are many companies on the internet one can call for more information on how to qualify for up to $1500 in tax credits. Here’s a list of the multiple benefits soundproof windows offer to the homeowner.
Keep in mind, as you note the benefits listed below, that soundproof windows will pay for themselves over time through:
1) Sound reduction
2) Privacy enhancement
3) Increased insulation
4) Draft reduction
5) Improved marketability
We challenge anyone to propose a home improvement project that holds such multiple benefits as soundproof windows. Replacement windows, even dual pane windows, cannot offer the noise and air infiltration abatement benefits, or the energy savings in greatly improved insulation found in soundproof windows. Additional side benefits are more privacy and peace of mind for active people, and for those interested in putting a house on the market, the installation of soundproof windows adds to the perceived value of the home.
The soundproof window can be fitted on the surface or flush with the inside wall, creating about one and a half inches of dead air between the soundproof window and the original window. This space is key to providing the barrier to both noise and air infiltration. Soundproof windows almost completely dampen the vibration of noise and the leakage of air.
The windows come in a variety of styles, and can be easily matched to your existing windows. They are easy to remove for cleaning, and — did we mention this yet? — soundproof windows will eventually pay back your investment with the energy savings. If you are mechanically inclined, there should be no problem installing them “do-it-yourself”, although for most of us, a commercial installer is going to be required.
For anyone who has a problem with noise pollution, whether its highway noise, yapping dogs, or the rock band next door, soundproof windows are a must-have solution!
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