Window Rating: Sound Transmission Class (STC) Explained & Glass Comparisons
Everything Makes, Absorbs or Blocks Sound Every animal, object, and thing does one of those three things. Animals and humans all make sounds. Snow & furniture in a house absorbs sounds (think about how much a house echo's when it is completely empty). Retaining walls and house walls block sounds, and windows also block sounds... but how effective are they? Windows Do Many Things Windows are a crucial element to a homes overall appearance and performance. They are a major design component that ideally matches the style of the house. Then they also serve an important role in regards to energy efficiency... they block out solar heat (or let it in depending on if you have a passive house), they reflect the heat back into your house during winter months, the block out harmful UV rays and of course they let you look out into the beautiful world. If you would like to learn more about windows NFRC ratings and their purpose, see my post about windows NFRC ratings . Another key el...