https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5987708/pella-encompass-windows

Thanks. I didn't realize they are Pella Encompass. I have these windows in my house, and hate them. Mainly, cause I hear every little thing. I had my pressure washer outside, and got the same decibel reading inside, and out.

I'm tired of hearing every little thing. Something happens at the front of my house i can hear it throughout the house.

Not sure what brand or what I should be looking into. I'd like to get replacement windows. I can install them myself. Just don't know much about what I should be looking at. I know they are a custom size.

70 1/16" tall x 70 3 16" wide

58 1/8" tall 34 3/16" wide

Is this for a new build or are you considering your replacement windows?

Considering replacement windows

What area of the country are you located? There are vastly better. Options in the replacement. Space.

The USA. I am planning on getting better windows eventually.

So you looking to decrease the sound transmission through the windows? Are you sure that the windows are the problem? Have you lived in the house since it was built?

Yes looking to decrease the sound. Stc rating on these windows in have now is a 26-28 or something like that so I know its the windows.

It sounds (🙂) like you need different glazing and not different windows.

I never read the last line of the original post that the windows were from 2020. I can't see anywhere where Pella offers an offset glazing option in this window model, but that doesn't mean that they don't. They certainly do offer a laminated glass option, which could be retrofitted and have the sashes swapped in those units that are most plagued by the noise.

Sorry, I wasn't trying to say to not replace the windows - but. swapping out the sashes may be as much work as swapping the windows?