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Windows and STC

Glass types, air gaps and secondary glazing for quieter rooms.

2 minute read · Updated Nov 2026

GlazingApprox. STC
Single 1/4 in glass29–31
Laminated 1/4 in glass34–36
Standard insulated unit (1 in)32–35
Laminated insulated unit37–40
Secondary glazing, 4 in+ air gap45–50

Wider air gaps help more than thicker glass, and panes of different thickness avoid a shared resonance. Seal the frame to the opening with acoustic sealant.