Hello,
We live in an apartment in central Stockholm facing a fairly busy wall, where the noise from the street is so disturbing that we need to improve the sound insulation of our windows.
Some facts:
- Our windows currently consist of the original frame and window sashes from the turn of the century, with 2-pane windows from the 70s. Along the road, a third glass pane has also been inserted between the existing panes, which in practice means that we have a simple form of 3-pane windows.
- There are no blinds, ventilation ducts, or "dead" spaces in the wall that can allow and/or amplify incoming noise.
We have had two window companies visit. One wanted to replace the entire window unit including the frame, sash, windows, flashing, etc. The other only wants to replace one of the inner panes with noise-reducing laminated glass and improve the sealing strips, preserving the original frame and sashes.
A third option could possibly be to replace the entire window (i.e., everything except the frame).
I now need advice and tips from others who have done similar projects. Replacing "everything" doesn't seem like an option as it would likely be unnecessarily expensive and also require a building permit. However, we can consider replacing the entire window (sash and glass).
Grateful for any advice and tips!
We live in an apartment in central Stockholm facing a fairly busy wall, where the noise from the street is so disturbing that we need to improve the sound insulation of our windows.
Some facts:
- Our windows currently consist of the original frame and window sashes from the turn of the century, with 2-pane windows from the 70s. Along the road, a third glass pane has also been inserted between the existing panes, which in practice means that we have a simple form of 3-pane windows.
- There are no blinds, ventilation ducts, or "dead" spaces in the wall that can allow and/or amplify incoming noise.
We have had two window companies visit. One wanted to replace the entire window unit including the frame, sash, windows, flashing, etc. The other only wants to replace one of the inner panes with noise-reducing laminated glass and improve the sealing strips, preserving the original frame and sashes.
A third option could possibly be to replace the entire window (i.e., everything except the frame).
I now need advice and tips from others who have done similar projects. Replacing "everything" doesn't seem like an option as it would likely be unnecessarily expensive and also require a building permit. However, we can consider replacing the entire window (sash and glass).
Grateful for any advice and tips!
You should probably check with your housing association/landlord first. After all, they are the ones who own the building. Then the municipality might have opinions if your building is a listed building or whatever it's exactly called.
I have done that. Replacing only the windows (to the desired extent) is no problem. However, replacing the entire frame requires a building permit as it affects the façade's appearance - which is not applicable.
To clarify the need: We are therefore looking for the absolute most efficient solution without having to replace the ENTIRE window including the frame.
To clarify the need: We are therefore looking for the absolute most efficient solution without having to replace the ENTIRE window including the frame.
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