Best Rooflights for Noise Reduction in Urban Areas

Cities and even large towns can get pretty noisy and it can be challenging to try and keep that noise from infiltrating your otherwise tranquil home. Challenging, but not impossible. If you are contemplating installing rooflights on your home you need to be aware that there are some that will do a better job of blocking out noise than others will. So in this post, we're going to look at the best rooflights for noise reduction in urban areas. 

Consider These Rooflights for Noise Reduction in Urban Areas

Some rooflights are better equipped to block out noise than others. Here are some of our recommendations for the best rooflights for noise reduction in urban areas.

Rooflights with triple-glazed windows

Rooflights with triple-glazed windows are primarily marketed as a great way to prevent heat loss and solar gain. And they do a spectacular job at that. But lesser known is their ability to block out street noise in urban areas. The gas pockets between the layers of glass happen to provide first-rate soundproofing. So if you're in a busy urban area or near an airport consider this type of rooflight.

Rooflights with thermal breaks

Thermal breaks are designed primarily to prevent heat loss through the frame of the rooflight. But it just so happens that the layer of insulation forming the thermal break also acts as an effective buffer against noise intrusion. Sound that leaks in around the edge of rooflights can be significant, so rooflights with thermal breaks are always a good idea in noisy areas.

Rooflights with acoustic glass

As the name implies, acoustic glass is designed to reduce sound transmission. Acoustic glass is glass that has been laminated with a soundproofing interlayer and it is that layer which acts to suppress sounds that would otherwise pass through the rooflight. Acoustic glass absorbs and reflects sound waves, thereby preventing them from getting past the window into your home.

Polycarbonate rooflights

Polycarbonate rooflights don't offer quite as much noise protection as, say, acoustic glass but they still do a pretty good job preventing everyday urban noise from getting into your home. Polycarbonate is lightweight and will block many types of environmental noise, especially if used in multiple layers.

Get in Touch With Rooflights Roof Lanterns

You have a number of options when it comes to the best rooflights for noise reduction in urban areas. If you have any questions about any of our rooflights just give us a call on 020 8087 2004.

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