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STC of glass walls and how to improve it

Typical STC for glass and curtain wall and the most effective upgrades.

2 minute read · Updated Nov 2026

A typical glass and curtain wall assembly rates around STC 32. That lets loud speech through, so it is often worth upgrading between bedrooms, offices and meeting rooms.

Most effective upgrade

Use laminated glass, double glazing with a wide air gap, or an inner secondary pane.

Acoustic panels on the surface add only 1–3 STC points. They are for the sound inside the room. See STC vs NRC and flanking paths.