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Sound insulation -

for a better quality of life

dB (dezibel) is commonly used in acoustics to
quantify sound levels perceived by the human ear.

Noise has an immense impact on our quality our health. uPVC windows are an effective
of life. The results are sleep loss and continuous protection from noise and create a permanently
stress that can cause permanent damage to pleasant atmosphere.

Health

Impacts 140 dB Starting aircraft

130 dB

120 dB

Hearing impairment 110 dB Jackhammer
caused by short impact
100 dB

90 dB Highway traffic

80 dB Open window
Hearing impairment
caused by continuing 70 dB
noise

60 dB Single glazed window

50 dB Insulation glass

40 dB Normal conversation
Concentration
distrurbances
30 dB uPVC window

20 dB

10 dB Bedroom
Threshold of hearing
0 dB

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