Acoustic Insulation

Noise has been defined as the type of Sound that is considered to be Disturbing, Annoying, or Painful. It is a Hazard and can lead to serious health problems if acceptable Levels of Protection are not put in place to insulate against these harmful effects. One of the most likely places through which Noise can enter a Building is its Windows. It is therefore essential that the Windows in places like Hotel Bedrooms, Airport Arrival & Departure Lounges, Offices near to Noisy Industrial Facilities or heavily used Highways are well Insulated in order to prevent an unacceptable amount of this Noise passing through them .

Saudi American Glass can advise on and provide Glasses that will give this Insulation. We have available Software that enables us to predict or calculate both the STC Ratings (American) and Rw Values (European) of any Glass – Single, Laminated or Insulating Glass Unit. This can even be improved upon by using special Sound Control PVB Interlayers in the calculations of the performance of our Laminated Glasses. Once we are told the Audicity Level that exists and the Audicity Level that is considered to be acceptable we will then know either the STC Rating or Rw Value of the Glass that needs to be used. We can then advise what Glass should be used, along with a suitable framing system , to achieve this. The below Chart will be helpful in deciding this.