Soundtite Secondary Aluminium System

Soundproofing for Existing Windows and Doors

The Soundtite, secondary aluminium system is designed to reduce noise through existing windows or doors. The system is installed on the inside of the building to ensure maximum soundproofing and minimal impact on the appearance of the building exterior.

Why Choose Magnetite

Soundproofing

Soundtite comes with acoustic glass and seals for the best soundproofing solutions. The glazing is available in 6.38mm, 6.52mm or 10.38mm laminated glass.

Ease of Use

Soundtite can be designed to slide horizontally or vertically to match existing window or door function and design. The frame can be powder coated to complement your existing windows or interior décor. All window sashes can slide for ease of cleaning and operation.

Durability

Soundtite promises durability and performance with a seven-year warranty on workmanship. The system is lockable to give added security for peace of mind.

How Soundtite Works

Soundtite’s aluminium frame is installed to the inside of the existing window or door. A maximum air cavity is created between your existing windows or doors and the Soundtite system, which acts as a barrier to insulate against noise. The acoustic seals around the Soundtite panels will further enhance the noise reduction. The aluminium frame can be powder coated to match existing windows or doors, to ensure your view is maintained. Soundtite’s acoustic glass comes in various thickness to suit the type of noise you want to minimise – 6.38mm, 6.52mm or 10.38mm. All window sashes can slide for ease of cleaning or operation.

Independent tests have demonstrated that Soundtite improves the soundproofing of your existing window to achieve an acoustic rating of Rw42. These tests were conducted with 6.38 mm-thick glass combined with a 100mm air cavity. These results can be improved by upgrading to a 10.38mm glass or increasing the air cavity further.

Soundtite is an ideal soundproofing solution for modern commercial and residential buildings. The system has been widely accepted in the Office & Hospitality sectors due to its performance, durability and ease of use.

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Air Cavity

Maximise air cavity for optimal soundproofing

Acoustic Glass

Comes in various glazing thicknesses to suit the type of noise

Acoustic Seals

Minimise noisy leaks to enhance soundproofing

What Our Customers Say

“Great product! Excellent for sound reduction and temperature control and far less expensive than standard double glazing”

Penelope, Northcote VIC

“It is true that we are delighted with our magnetite installation. The noise factor has been significantly reduced. The installation was pain free.”

Irene & Allan Kensington NSW

“The quoting and installation service was very professional. The finished installation looks excellent and is exactly as quoted. Thank you.”

Russell, Redfern NSW

“I just wanted you to know what a happy experience dealing with Magnetite has been. Very efficient and an excellent result.”

Alan, Sydney NSW

“We are very happy with Magnetite which you installed in our bedroom in February. The young men were very professional and they did a very neat job.”

Anne, Greenwich NSW

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Glazing Type	Cooling Stars	Heating Stars	Cool%	Heat%	Uw	SHGC
Single glazed 3mm clear glass*					7.4	0.77
Single glazed 3mm clear glass & 4.5mm Magnetite			35%	59%	2.9	0.67

Glazing Type

Cooling Stars

Heating Stars

Cool%

Heat%

SHGC

Single glazed 3mm clear glass*

7.4

0.77

Single glazed 3mm clear glass &
4.5mm Magnetite

35%

59%

2.9

0.67

Glazing Type	Cool%	Heat%	Uw	SHGC
Single glazed 3mm clear glass*	20%	28%	5.5	0.69
Single glazed 3mm clear glass & 4.5mm Magnetite	37%	61%	2.6	0.66
Single glazed 3mm clear glass with Solartite** and 4.5mm Magnetite	76%	45%	1.8	0.20

Glazing Type

Cooling Stars

Heating Stars

Cool%

Heat%

SHGC

Single glazed 3mm clear glass*

20%

28%

5.5

0.69

Single glazed 3mm clear glass &
4.5mm Magnetite

37%

61%

2.6

0.66

Single glazed 3mm clear glass with
Solartite** and 4.5mm Magnetite

76%

45%

1.8

0.20

Glazing Type	Cooling Stars	Heating Stars	Cool%	Heat%	Uw	SHGC	AI
Double Glazed 3mm clear glass/12mm air gap/3mm clear glass IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)*			40%	55%	3.0	0.61	5.0
Single glazed 3mm clear glass & 4.5mm Magnetite			37%	61%	2.6	0.66	0.5

Glazing Type

Cooling Stars

Heating Stars

Cool%

Heat%

SHGC

Double Glazed 3mm clear glass/12mm air
gap/3mm clear glass IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)*

40%

55%

3.0

0.61

5.0

Single glazed 3mm clear glass &
4.5mm Magnetite

37%

61%

2.6

0.66

0.5

Glazing Type	Cooling Stars	Heating Stars	Cool%	Heat%	Uw	SHGC	AI
Double Glazed 5mm Supertoned glass/6mm air gap/5mm clear glass IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)*			54%	425%	3.30	0.461	5.0
Single glazed 3mm glass Solartite** and 4.5mm Magnetite			73%	38%	2.4	0.19	0.5

Glazing Type

Cooling Stars

Heating Stars

Cool%

Heat%

SHGC

Double Glazed 5mm Supertoned glass/6mm
air gap/5mm clear glass IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)*

54%

425%

3.30

0.461

5.0

Single glazed 3mm glass Solartite**
and 4.5mm Magnetite

73%

38%

2.4

0.19

0.5

Noise Reduction Technical Data and Results

Proven Results

Noise pollution is one the biggest problems faced in the cities today, particularly in a high-density living. Unwanted noise can be responsible for sleep loss and lack of concentration. This can lead to a deterioration of health through increased stress levels, headaches, high blood pressure and loss of hearing.

Noise penetrates windows through leaky seals or vibrations through the window structure. To reduce noise, a window should minimise air infiltration, hold enough weight to limit vibration and allow a large air cavity. This cavity, or air gap, is the key to secondary glazing.

Expert Advice:

CSIRO Research by John Davy shown an air cavity can effectively enhance sound insulation performance. The larger the air cavity the more noise the window system can reduce. Results show a wide air gap of 100-125mm will improve sound insulation by an average of 7dB(A) more than windows with a narrow gap of 8-13mm.

Window or Glass Door Type	Total Glass Thickness (mm)	Air Cavity Thickness (mm)	Sound Insulation (dB)
Single Glaze 3mm	3	0	23
Single Glaze 6mm	6	0	27
Double Glaze Narrow Gap	9-12	8-13	31
Double Glaze Wide Gap	9-12	100-125	38

Window or Glass Door Type

Total Glass Thickness (mm)

Air Cavity Thickness (mm)

Sound Insulation (dB)

Single Glaze 3mm

Single Glaze 6mm

Double Glaze Narrow Gap

9-12

8-13

Double Glaze Wide Gap

9-12

100-125

The human ear is less sensitive to low frequency sound. According to a study released by the CSIRO, the human ear needs a change of 3dB to detect a difference in noise levels and the human ear perceives a change of 10dB as a doubling or halving of the noise level.

If you double the thickness of glass in a window the noise level will decrease by 3dB the least amount possible to make a difference. If the glass is laminated there is no perceived difference in noise reduction.

National Acoustic Laboratory Testing:

Working with the principles of noise transfer, Magnetite® and Soundtite are designed for high performance, which is achieved by combining air tight seals with the ability to maximize an air cavity and the flexibility to vary glazing thickness to suit. Magnetite® is excellent at reducing general noise such as busy roads, commuter trains and noisy neighbours. Whereas, Soundtite works well to combat low frequencies noise such as garbage truck, freight trains or airplane during take-off and landing.

Test Code	Material Tested	Rw*	Improvement
ATF 707 (test window)	Aluminium sliding window, 3mm float glass with mohair seals	23	N/A
ATF 709	Test window, 100mm air gap and Magnetite System (4.5mm acrylic panel)	35	52%
ATF 1507	Test window, 100mm air gap and Magnetite System (10.0mm acrylic panel)	39	70%
ATF 817	Test window, 100mm air gap and Soundtite (6.38mm laminated glass)	41	78%

Test Code

Material Tested

Rw*

Improvement

ATF 707 (test window)

Aluminium sliding window, 3mm float glass with mohair seals

N/A

ATF 709

Test window, 100mm air gap and Magnetite System (4.5mm acrylic panel)

52%

ATF 1507

Test window, 100mm air gap and Magnetite System (10.0mm acrylic panel)

70%

ATF 817

Test window, 100mm air gap and Soundtite (6.38mm laminated glass)

78%

*The Weighted Sound Reduction Index (Rw) is a measure for sound insulation performance of a single building element such as windows. The higher the Rw rating, the better the sound insulation.

Soundtite Secondary Aluminium System

Up to 70% Noise Reduction

Soundproofing for Existing Windows and Doors

Why Choose Magnetite

Soundproofing

Ease of Use

Durability

How Soundtite Works

Product Video

Product Images

Product Projects

How Soundtite Solves Your Problems?

Air Cavity

Acoustic Glass

Acoustic Seals

What Our Customers Say

Contact Us For A Free Measure & Quote!

Submit your enquiry and we will get back to you within 1 business day.

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