- Glad to hear triple-pane worked out for you, but honestly, I went double-pane last year and the noise reduction was already pretty solid.
- My place is also near a busy street, built around the same era, and while triple-pane sounded tempting, the price jump didn't seem justified for the marginal extra quietness.
- Heating bills did improve noticeably even with double-pane, so I'm curious if triple-pane really adds that much more insulation value... maybe climate plays a bigger role here?
- Went double-pane myself about five years ago and noticed a solid improvement in heating costs too. Triple-pane was tempting, but the installer I talked to said unless you're dealing with extreme cold (think Minnesota or Canada-level winters), the insulation difference isn't huge.
- From what I've read, triple-pane really shines in colder climates where every bit of insulation counts. If you're somewhere milder, double-pane usually hits that sweet spot between cost and efficiency.
- Noise-wise, double-pane already made a big difference for me—traffic noise dropped noticeably. Maybe triple-pane would be even quieter, but honestly, the extra cost didn't seem worth it for my situation either.
- If you haven't already, consider checking your attic insulation or sealing drafts around doors/windows. Those smaller fixes can sometimes make just as much difference as upgrading windows again... and they're usually cheaper too.
"Noise-wise, double-pane already made a big difference for me—traffic noise dropped noticeably."
Totally agree with this! When I swapped out my ancient single-pane windows for double-pane, it was like someone turned down the volume knob on the neighborhood. Triple-pane seemed like overkill for my area too, but sealing up drafts around doors was a game changer... and way easier on the wallet. Glad you're seeing good results—enjoy the newfound peace and quiet.
Double-pane definitely helps, but honestly, I still notice some noise creeping in—especially on garbage pickup mornings. Might just be me being extra sensitive, but heavy curtains made a surprising difference for me too. Just throwing that out there if anyone needs another easy fix...
Yeah, garbage trucks are brutal no matter what you do. I noticed the same thing after upgrading my windows. Curtains helped me too, surprisingly...glad I'm not the only one who thought so.
Totally agree about curtains helping—it's surprising how much difference fabric can make. Another thing I found useful was checking the window seals carefully after installation. Even tiny gaps let in a lot of noise, especially from heavy vehicles like garbage trucks. I ended up adding some extra weatherstripping around mine, and it noticeably improved things. Still hear them, obviously, but it's way less intrusive now...worth giving a shot if you're still bothered by noise.
Good call on the weatherstripping—I had a similar experience when I moved into my first place. I thought upgrading the windows alone would magically silence everything, but turns out there's always more to it. After the installation, I still had this annoying hum from traffic, especially buses and trucks rumbling by at night. Drove me nuts for weeks.
Eventually, after some late-night googling (as you do), I stumbled across a forum post about checking gaps around window frames and seals. So there I was at midnight, flashlight in hand, inspecting every inch of my brand-new windows like some kind of detective. Sure enough, found a couple tiny gaps where the installers hadn't sealed things perfectly—nothing major, just small enough to let noise sneak through.
Picked up some weatherstripping tape from the hardware store next day and spent an afternoon carefully sealing things up. Honestly wasn't expecting much from such a simple fix, but it genuinely made a difference. Still hear the occasional garbage truck or motorcycle (I swear those things are louder than ever), but it's way less noticeable now. Plus, bonus points: it helped with drafts too—my heating bill actually dropped slightly last winter.
Funny how these little details can make or break your comfort level at home...definitely worth taking the time to check thoroughly after any upgrade.
"Funny how these little details can make or break your comfort level at home..."
Totally agree—it's always those tiny overlooked spots that cause the biggest headaches. Did you notice any improvement with curtains or blinds too? I've heard thicker fabrics can help dampen noise a bit more...
"Did you notice any improvement with curtains or blinds too? I've heard thicker fabrics can help dampen noise a bit more..."
- Yeah, thicker curtains definitely helped me cut down street noise a bit.
- Went with blackout curtains—bonus points for better sleep too.
- Blinds didn't do much for sound in my experience; they're more about privacy and light control.
- If noise is your main issue, I'd recommend checking out acoustic curtain options specifically designed for sound dampening.
- Also, sealing gaps around windows made a bigger difference than I expected...worth considering if you haven't already.
- Agree on thicker curtains helping a bit with noise, but honestly, regular blackout curtains didn't do much for me sound-wise...great for sleep though.
- Tried blinds first—total bust for noise reduction, they're pretty much just good for privacy and controlling sunlight.
- Ended up getting actual acoustic curtains for my bedroom window facing the street. Not a miracle cure, but noticeably quieter. Definitely recommend looking into those if you're serious about cutting noise levels.
- One thing that surprised me was how big a difference sealing the window gaps made. I thought my windows were fine until I checked closely and found tiny gaps letting in noise (and drafts!). A quick DIY seal with weatherstripping tape made more difference than any curtain upgrade.
- Also, random tip: If you've got hardwood floors or bare walls, adding rugs or wall hangings can absorb sound bouncing around the room. Every little bit helps, right?