I've been looking into replacing my windows cuz the street noise is driving me nuts, especially at night. Did some research and narrowed it down to either double pane windows or laminated glass. Double pane seems pretty common and affordable, but laminated glass apparently blocks noise better. Anyone here tried either of these options? Curious if laminated glass is really worth the extra cash or if double pane is good enough for city noise.
Had a client once who lived right above a busy intersection—double pane helped a bit, but laminated glass was the real MVP. It's pricier, yeah, but if sleep's your priority, might be worth biting the bullet...
Laminated glass is solid, no doubt about it, but honestly, I've seen some pretty impressive results with double pane windows paired with heavy-duty curtains. My brother used to live downtown—right next to a fire station, of all places—and he went the double-pane route but added some thick blackout curtains. He swears by it. Said it wasn't just quieter, but also made his place feel cozier and even helped keep the heat in during winter.
I mean, laminated glass definitely has its perks (especially if budget isn't an issue), but sometimes a simpler combo can do the trick without breaking the bank. Plus, curtains give you that extra flexibility—you can open 'em up when you want more light or close them tight when things get noisy outside. Just something else to consider before diving into pricier options...