Good to hear secondary glazing worked out for you. Curtains are usually a letdown for serious street noise—fabric alone just can't block those low-fre...

Good point about laminated glass—it's underrated for noise control. Double-pane laminated usually hits the sweet spot between cost and effectiveness. ...

Cellular shades are great for insulation, but honestly, window films might still outperform them specifically for radiant heat loss. Shades trap air n...

Good points... proper install is key. A couple things I'd add from experience: - Triple panes do offer slightly better insulation, especially noticea...

I've noticed the altitude-rated windows do make a difference too, but I'd say it's less about the materials and more about the manufacturing process i...

Fair points about vinyl noise levels—seen mixed results myself. From a resale perspective, here's what I've observed in the field: - Vinyl: Decent RO...

Triple pane windows do help a bit, but honestly, glass thickness and spacing between panes matter more for noise reduction than just adding another pa...