Are those everyday Canberra sounds — rush traffic, neighbours, noisy pets, the works — leaving you longing for more zen in your suburban sanctuary?
The good news is that real solutions, like the right kind of glass and professional residential glazed door installation Canberra-wide, can significantly improve your home’s tranquil state.
Why Minimising External Noise Matters
Even in a generally peaceful city like Canberra, external noise can be an issue for some residents. While it might not always be overwhelming, consistent background noise can impact your stress levels, sleep quality and even your overall well-being. For example, if you live near a busy road like Edinburgh Avenue and Marcus Clarke Street, the noise might reach concerning levels at peak travel times.
The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests keeping general environmental noise below 70 decibels over a day. They also note that sudden loud noises, like fireworks, shouldn’t exceed 140 decibels for adults or 120 for kids.
Standard single-pane windows and doors aren’t very effective at blocking sound. However, modern glazing solutions can make a big difference. High-quality double glazing can typically reduce noise by 65 % or about 35 decibels (dB).
Laminated glass, often called ‘safety glass,’ is excellent for both security and sound reduction, making it a great choice if you live close to traffic. For maximum soundproofing, secondary glazing can block a substantial amount of external noise, sometimes up to 80% (that’s a hefty 54dB reduction)!
The bottom line? Better glass means a much quieter, more peaceful home, which is a huge win for your comfort.
Smart Questions to Ask About Noise-Blocking Glass
If you want to quiet things down, ask your supplier these direct questions about windows or a new residential glazed door installation in your Canberra home.
- “What’s the STC (Sound Transmission Class) rating on these? How does that compare for blocking my kind of noise?”
- “For the noise I’m dealing with (like traffic rumble or local sounds), what’s the best glass setup – are we talking thicker glass, laminated, special acoustic layers, or a bigger air gap between the panes in a double glazing unit? I hear these details, like the air cavity size, really impact sound reduction.”
- “How much do good seals and perfect installation matter for cutting noise? And what about the frame material itself – do aluminium and uPVC windows make a difference to the sound that gets through?”
- “Exactly how will these tackle the noises in my Canberra suburb, and do they help with energy efficiency too?” (Tip: Good glazing often helps with bills!)
Why Supaglass for a Quieter Canberra Home?
At Supaglass, we’re ready to provide clear and informed answers to these questions. We know Canberra’s environment. We make many of our quality window and door systems right here, and our own experienced crew does the full installation to spec.
That means you’ll also have the reassurance of a 10-year warranty and our guidance to achieve genuine peace and quiet in your home (plus, the added security that options like laminated glass provide).
If you want to up your indoor peace and are thinking about residential glazed door installation in Canberra or upgrading your windows, the Supaglass team is here to chat. Get in touch for an estimate.