We just moved into a fibro house with 1950’s double hung sash windows. We are right on a major busy road with a LOT of traffic/truck noise and I can’t cope with working from home.
We have been getting quotes and can’t have magnetite retro fit system as it won’t fit with our plantation shutters which is a shame as it worked well at our previous house which was Also on a busy road.
We now have to look at other options. I was quoted $8000 fir two bedroom windows by thermawood company. It’s essentially two separate panes of glass with an air gap between and replaces the current 3mm glass, but that’s a lot of money for two bedrooms so needing to explore other options.
A different glazier said 6.38 laminated glass alone will do a good job but I’m not sold on if it’s going to do much without an air gap and second pane but at $3k it’s certainly a lot better price.
We plan on getting fibro replaced with weatherboards and insulation installed eventually when the budget allows which should help but I still believe most of the sound is def coming via the windows.
Any help greatly appreciated!
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