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How Strategic Design and Acoustic Windows Create Quiet Living Spaces

How Strategic Design and Acoustic Windows Create Quiet

As urban areas become more population-dense, cities and developers are finding it increasingly difficult to find quiet locations for new apartment buildings, hotels, office buildings, and commercial spaces. As such, the focus has shifted to blocking the surrounding noise from traffic, rail lines, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acoustic Performance, acoustic window, noise reduction, sound blocking, sound mitigation, St. Cloud Window

Choosing the Right Acoustic Window

Sound Liner | Acoustic Attenuation

Noise can be one of the greatest challenges in designing buildings in the urban landscape. Unfortunately, it is often overlooked and later deeply regretted. Window attenuation considerations are essential for buildings situated near rail tracks, major highways, or commercial airport operations. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acoustic Performance, acoustic windows, OITC, sound blocking, Sound Transmission, St. Cloud Window, STC

Ever wonder why STC ratings for doors are important? 

Why STC ratings are important

Simply stated noise impacts our health. Street noise, people, electronics - everywhere we go there is noise and it can damage more than your hearing. Research shows that excessive noise increases the level of stress hormones and is linked to increased anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, heart … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: acoustic doors, Acoustic Performance, health, OITC, sound blocking, Sound Transmission, St. Cloud Window, STC

St. Cloud Window Introduces SCW4500SF Storefront and Entrance System

Hotel Excelsior Suites

St. Cloud Window is excited to introduce the SCW4500SF Storefront and Entrance system. Ideally suited for all new construction, renovation, and replacement projects, this system incorporates advanced thermal strut technology to provide optimal thermal efficiency and enable dual finish/color options … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acoustic Performance, ADA, Doors, Entrance Door, Entrance System, historic aluminum storefront, St. Cloud Window, Storefront, thermal performance, windows

How Acoustic Doors Improve Health and Wellness

acoustic door

Noise is an issue that touches everyone. Whether planning a business meeting, event, overnight stay, or daily workload, we are conscious of selecting a location where we can focus and hear one another. Soundproofing and acoustical design once viewed as a luxury are now becoming increasingly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: acoustic doors, Acoustic Performance, OITC, sound blocking, Sound Transmission, St. Cloud Window, STC, wellness

How to Reduce Window Sound Transmission

acoustic window

As population density increases in urban areas, acoustics has become a vital consideration in the building industry. Demand has increased for larger windows, to increase natural light and for wonderful outdoor views, however, it often comes with unwanted exposure to the outside noise. One of … [Read more...]

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Using Sound Transmission Class (STC) Ratings to Create Quiet Spaces

source and receiver system (STC ratings)

As urban areas become more population-dense, cities and developers are challenged to find quiet locations for new apartments, hotels, offices, and commercial spaces. Effective use of acoustic products has become essential to creating quiet spaces. The Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating is one … [Read more...]

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How Acoustic Windows Reduce Impact of Noise Pollution

2400 Chestnut

As people seek to be closer to loud but job-rich city centers or noisy transportation hubs such as freeways and train stations to ease commute times and lower fuel costs, reducing noise pollution has become increasingly important. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports, noise … [Read more...]

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Why Are Accurate Acoustic Performance Standards Important

Decibel Scale and common noises

Whether you are in the inner city or small town community, noise pollution is almost impossible to avoid. Excessive noise becomes a potentially harmful byproduct and sound attenuation becomes increasingly important. Why is Sound Dampening Important? According to research at the University of … [Read more...]

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Acoustic Windows Contribute to Renown Concert Hall and Performance Center Performances

July 27, 2022

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