Victorian period property cottage. Single glazed sash windows. The noise from busy-ish street is really upsetting/stressing me out. Didn't realise it would be this noisy until we moved in and then, of course, it's too late
DP's want me to rip out original windows and replace with UPVC style sash windows. I worry about ripping out original features and losing value on house.
I've read that secondary glazing, although a bit ugly, is better at noise reduction than double/triple glazed windows. Is this true?
Also has anyone here fitted secondary glazing and has it actually reduced noise? I would live to know!
I really need mumsnetters help otherwise I'm gong to have to think about selling and buying again.
(More background information, front door opens directly into living room, I don't know if this 'lets in more noise' than a wall IYKWIM in comparison to separate hall and porch etc)
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Is secondary glazing better than double or triple glazinf for noise insulation?
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MinimalistMommi · 04/02/2013 10:41
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