Glamaour Era magazine Feb 2018 Glamaour Era Feb Edition | Page 40

"STC
glass packages may not be necessary for every
window in the home, but should be considered for the
rooms where the reduction of unwanted noise is most
important - like the home ofce and bedrooms," advises
Montgomery.
As an added bonus, according to the Department of
Energy, new windows will boost curb appeal, reduce
maintenance and can signicantly improve your home's
energy efciency.
Insulate the interior ... and the exterior
If your home ofce space shares a paper-thin wall with, for
instance, a loud family room television, adding batt wall
insulation for new homes, or blown-in insulation for
existing homes, will help blanket sounds and temper
vibrations.
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