Double glazed glass consists of two layers of thick glass with an insulating layer of air between them.
Soundproofing glass sliding doors.
Air is a good insulator and by using the space in between the two glasses a high degree of soundproofing can be achieved.
Shut eye acoustical shutters look like the best answer to soundproofing your sliding patio door.
Advantages of sliding glass doors.
They re sliding doors so even placing materials for soundproofing on them is not advisable.
The installation process is the same as with any ordinary curtain.
One reason is because these doors are primarily comprised of glass which is thinner than a standard wood door and thus requires more materials to effectively prevent the transmission of noise.
Insulation benefits that come from having a soundproof window.
On top of sound insulation they add thermal insulation as well.
The product is custom made to your measurements shipped fully assembled and simple to install.
As is the danger any time you work with glass there is always a chance of them breaking no matter how slight.
These large thick curtains are great for soundproofing glass surfaces such as windows and sliding doors.
If the doors have laminated glass then the security aspect is significantly increased.
In other words it prevents heat from coming through during summer and blocks the chilly air in winter.
As mentioned soundproofing a sliding door is more challenging than soundproofing a standard hinged door.
Not only are they hindered by something like that but it ruins the point of them and the overall look.
With a field tested stc rating of 30 added to the rating of the door itself you should be approaching or exceeding a 60 rating.