Insulated Glass – Acoustic Performance Data Tables

STC ratings are a way to measure and compare how much sound is stopped / absorbed by any given product / material. STC ratings are used for windows, wall assemblies, doors and some constituent materials.

The STC rating is the average amount of noise stopped at 18 different frequencies, measured in decibels. STC ratings are a logarithmic scale similar to the earthquake Richter Scale, which means each escalating number is significantly higher in performance than the previous number. It is a non-linear scale.

Dash Demystifies Door Handing – It Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

Many of our clients get frazzled when our customer service reps bring up the dreaded question – “What is the handing of your door?”  The “handing” of a door refers to the direction that the door swings.  It’s important to understand the correct handing of an opening when ordering locks, exit devices, frames, doors or […]