Hello Everyone, I know there have been some discussions on this forum re: sound-proofing windows, but I could not find anything recent (i.e. last three years), so I am posting and asking to gather more recent info in comparing these two options, so that we can make the most informed decisions for us. If you have sound-proofing windows from either of these two companies, can you kindly answer the... [more]
Hello Everyone,
I know there have been some discussions on this forum re: sound-proofing windows, but I could not find anything recent (i.e. last three years), so I am posting and asking to gather more recent info in comparing these two options, so that we can make the most informed decisions for us.
If you have sound-proofing windows from either of these two companies, can you kindly answer the following Qs:
1. Which of the two cut out the most noise, assuming the highest quality windows/options offered from each firm, or the roughly equivalent windows from each?
2. Will it work for the humming noise along a highway, not just a busy avenue (i.e. Lexington Avenue)? For example, windows facing the BQE or the Henry Hudson Parkway? Or windows facing the Manhattan Bridge or the George Washington Bridge?
3. How effective are these windows at cutting out noise? Is it really 95%, assuming the option with the most noise reduction values?
4. How do you compare the aesthetics of the additional windows installed? Which of the two seem to blend more seamlessly in terms of style, color, design, etc. with prior windows that we have (i.e. double-hung windows)?
5. From an older thread on this forum five years ago, I gather that CitiProof windows seems to be better in quality and design, but they are also more expensive with a longer wait time between order and installation, compared to CitiQuiet. Is this still the case now if you have a recent experience to share?
6. Any other pros and cons beyond the above?
Any input or feedback will be very much appreciated, esp. if you have used the windows for a long time *or* if you have recent experiences with both companies, as there can be changes that are not reflected in the older threads.
Here are the two websites:
https://www.cityproof.com/https://citiquiet.com/
Thank you in advance.
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Response by truthskr10
over 5 years ago
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Member since: Jul 2009
I have no detail info as Ive never replaced windows but several other units in my building used Adler Windows and are very happy with them.
They all converted away from double hung to tilt and turn windows. I did visit one unit and they were incredibly quiet.
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Response by front_porch
over 5 years ago
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Member since: Mar 2008
I'm not holding an open house anytime soon, but at some point you should come see my one-bedroom listing in Gramercy
There are noise-reduction windows in both the Living Room and Bedroom, and they perform quite well (sorry I don't know what brand they are; I can ask my seller).
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Response by 30yrs_RE_20_in_REO
over 5 years ago
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I used Citiquiet on a project in the mid-1990s and had them build a 3/4" thick tempered glass custom window. What was disappointing was the outside frame was made of relatively low gauge metal with zero insulation in it.
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I have no detail info as Ive never replaced windows but several other units in my building used Adler Windows and are very happy with them.
They all converted away from double hung to tilt and turn windows. I did visit one unit and they were incredibly quiet.
I'm not holding an open house anytime soon, but at some point you should come see my one-bedroom listing in Gramercy
https://streeteasy.com/building/200-east-16-street-new_york/8k
There are noise-reduction windows in both the Living Room and Bedroom, and they perform quite well (sorry I don't know what brand they are; I can ask my seller).
ali r.
I used Citiquiet on a project in the mid-1990s and had them build a 3/4" thick tempered glass custom window. What was disappointing was the outside frame was made of relatively low gauge metal with zero insulation in it.