O'Neill Engineered Systems, Inc.

Hurricane and soundproof windows can be a great upgrade if you have the luxury of building your home from scratch. They offer a substantial amount of peace and serenity from external street noise, barking dogs and loud neighbors. But what about those of us who are hiring, or have bought an older existing home? STC 57 window is frequently not an option, as they need professional installation, and cost thousands of dollars each.  How to soundproof windows The very first step to soundproofing a window is to realize where the sound is coming from. There are various paths that sound may take to come through the window and wall partition, including: • Sound flanking through the gaps across the window • Structure or vibration borne noise rattling metal framing and window pane.  • Double up the soundproofing rating of your window A great start to soundproofing your current window is to know how much sound it is already blocking out. Architects and engineers use a measurement kn...

Are you someone that likes to get solace in the walls of your home, where silence can bring in peace and a break from the chaos of the external world? If so, you may be interested in learning how to ascertain your living space to recognize sources of undesired noise that may be impacting your calmness. Here, we will cover some easy steps to detect and rectify these noise sources so you can enjoy a more peaceful and unwinding home ambience.  Understanding soundproof doors When we live in an apartment or a house, undesired noise from outside can be a major issue. We can’t eradicate noise, but we can take some prudent steps to lessen it.  One way to do this in the mason industries is by exploring where the noise comes from and how it gets into our factories. After some investigation, we generally find three main ways:  • Windows that are not insulated properly • Vibrations that travel through floors and walls • Holes and gaps in windows and walls that allow noise in A...