94x46 Vinyl Replacement Window - Sound Reduction

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94x46 Vinyl Replacement Window - Sound Reduction

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Hi-

Looking to replace a 94x46 bronze XOX Horizontal dual slider aluminum from the 1980s which is single pane.

Building next door to the outside window has installed 4 AC units directly adjacent to the room.

Want to maximize sound reduction - I understand I should look for high OITC rated window since low frequency output from the HVAC systems next door.

Want is my best choice w/respect to options?

* Width of each piece of glass (understand they should be different widths - what widths?)
* Dual or triple pane?
* Foam insulated for installation or ?
* Looking at vinyl as I need to match current bronze aluminum single pane outside look
* Located in S. Cal

What specs and brand would you recommend? Milgard/Jen Weld / Pella / Marvin?

Thanks for your expertise and guidance, much appreciated.

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Where is the home located?

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Southern California.

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Milgard is obviously an option then and I have used their QuietLine windows. The STC 47 package and the customer was thrilled with them.

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Thanks - I was under the impression the QuietLine was discontinued...any other ones that have similar performance?

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Ah...I was not aware of that as Milgard isn't out here on the East Coast any longer.

Low frequency mitigation is tougher than high frequency. I would start with those suppliers and see what they have in a dedicated STC product line up.

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Thanks - from what I can tell, I have a challenge with the rough opening - it looks like the width of the STC specific windows are 5 9/16 - too wide for my wall.

I've researched the Amsco Serenity line - but seems like limited availability here in Southern California.

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#8 Post by Windows on Washington »

They can stick out a bit as the dedicated STC windows will have a storm window assembly in the screen track. You can make it work if ultimate performance is the goal.

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