Soundproofing windows, hanging art...
Newbie, 1st post. Long-winded, but integrates two topics. I bought a '98 37' Allegro bus (cat/allison), and was quickly shocked by the high level of bidirectional noise through the stock windows. ...
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Thanks, downtheroad!
Not sure where precisely the pics are floating in the interweb ethers but much obliged!
If folks can view them, a few notes:
After doing the largest salon window first, I realized that given all of the untreatable forward window area it was futile to hassle with soundproofing additional windows other than the two bedroom windows.
Regarding comments, the panels are dimensioned so that when lowered the entire windows are accessible. Given that the aft bed windows are also critical emergency exits this was mandatory. A spacer was also required to set the sliders to allow adequate clearance from the emergency handles.
Re comments about condensation, these sliders are not that close the glass; check yours, but I suspect that virtually all rv window frames are exterior-flush, providing an inset from the plane of the interior wall.
Those of you who are able and willing to suffer the expense, I strongly suggest you consider having a glass shop replace your bedroom windows with thicker glass. It will make a HUGE difference in noise into (and out of :) ) your boudoir. Ideally, approximately 1/8"x2 dual laminated panes (or alternatively 1/4" single pane). You will be truly shocked by the sonic transformation.
Re pics, notice how the X geometry is replicated on all artwork-mounted eyebolts, regardless of comparative dimensions. Subsequently, they all 'settle' onto the X filament identically, easily permitting straightening. The 'universal' angle was deduced by taking the tallest vs widest piece and establishing a median.
Posting relevant photos shortly.
Not sure where precisely the pics are floating in the interweb ethers but much obliged!
If folks can view them, a few notes:
After doing the largest salon window first, I realized that given all of the untreatable forward window area it was futile to hassle with soundproofing additional windows other than the two bedroom windows.
Regarding comments, the panels are dimensioned so that when lowered the entire windows are accessible. Given that the aft bed windows are also critical emergency exits this was mandatory. A spacer was also required to set the sliders to allow adequate clearance from the emergency handles.
Re comments about condensation, these sliders are not that close the glass; check yours, but I suspect that virtually all rv window frames are exterior-flush, providing an inset from the plane of the interior wall.
Those of you who are able and willing to suffer the expense, I strongly suggest you consider having a glass shop replace your bedroom windows with thicker glass. It will make a HUGE difference in noise into (and out of :) ) your boudoir. Ideally, approximately 1/8"x2 dual laminated panes (or alternatively 1/4" single pane). You will be truly shocked by the sonic transformation.
Re pics, notice how the X geometry is replicated on all artwork-mounted eyebolts, regardless of comparative dimensions. Subsequently, they all 'settle' onto the X filament identically, easily permitting straightening. The 'universal' angle was deduced by taking the tallest vs widest piece and establishing a median.
Posting relevant photos shortly.
