Architect Services

Cityproof regularly works with architects, interior designers and acoustical consultants to design soundproofing and thermal window solutions.

Here are the services we offer:

Detail Drawings

Elevation & cross-section detail drawings in AutoCAD, DWG & PDF for easy incorporation into your plans. Manufacturing and installation specs in Word or PDF for use in preparing project documentation & submittals.

Design Services

Custom design services to assist in developing and recommending the type of system, including glass selection, for the particular application.

Shop Drawings

Shop drawings can be provided prior to fabrication.

No Approvals

Landmarks Preservation Commission approval is typically not required because the interior windows “mirror” the look of the existing exterior windows.

Cityproof can also provide information regarding STC values, as well as insulation values, of our various products. For further reading, our glass partner Saflex, has created a comprehensive overview of acoustical glass performance. See pages 19-23 in the Saflex Acoustical Guide for assembly solutions like the Cityproof system that include interior laminated glass windows featuring a PVB layer, an air space and the existing exterior window

How our advanced soundproofing system works:

Our custom-designed and manufactured Citiwindows are installed on the inside and work in conjunction with your existing exterior windows to create a buffer zone of airspace that seals out loud city noises. Watch our quick video below to see how our system works:

Typical solutions

Below are our most common window styles along with photos and schematics.
Click below to view details on each style.

Dark bronze anodized aluminum window in front of (2) double-hung windows within one opening

The Style #11 window consists of two (2) full-height horizontally sliding/lift-out framed glass panels. The frame depth is 2″.

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Baked white enamel painted hinged unit window in front of a white double-hung window. A good choice when sill depth is limited.

The Style #12 window consists of one (1) full-height hinged framed glass panel. The unit includes 1 3/4″ x 1 3/4″ perimeter framing, full-length stainless steel hinge and two casement latches with catches for the hinged panel. The panel can be hinged on either the left or the right side. The frame depth for this unit is 1 3/4″ deep.

Baked white enamel painted window in front of a white painted window in a landmarked district.

The Style #14 window is a double-hung, tilt-sash interior window with two (2) vertically sliding, framed glass panels. The frame depth for this unit style is 3 1/4″.

Clear anodized aluminum window in front of two (2) double-hung windows and one (1) fixed panel in one opening

The Style #15 window consists of three (3) full-height, horizontally sliding / lift-out, framed glass panels. The frame depth for this unit style is 2″.

1. All extruded aluminum members to be 6063-T5 aluminum with any of the following standard finishes: baked white enamel paint, baked linen white enamel paint, dark bronze anodized aluminum, or clear anodized aluminum.

2. Base: aluminum u-channel 5/8” x 1 1/2” x 1/4″ with 3/8” x 1 1/8” rigid outdoor grade pvc track (grey in color).

3. Head: extruded aluminum channel – 1” x 1 7/8” x 1/16”.

4. Jamb: extruded aluminum channel – 7/8” x 1 3/4” x 1/16.

5. Typical extruded aluminum frame – 1/4” x 1 7/16” (Schlegel frame similar).

6. Typical extruded aluminum t-bar handle – 3/4” x 7/8”

7. Extruded aluminum angle – 1/4″ x 1/2” x 1/16”

8. Stainless steel track/spline at head – 7/8” x 1”, #304 bright annealed stainless steel .016/.007

9. Stainless steel track at jambs – 5/8” x 1”, #304 bright annealed stainless steel .010. Line entire inside length of track with high density felt.

10. All felt to be 1/8” high density.

11. Glazing to be choice of 11/16″, 1/2″, 3/8” or 1/4″ clear laminated glass.

12. All adhesive glazing tape at glass to be 3m #4905 3/8” width, 3/4” width at t-bar handle.

13. All weatherstripping to be Schlegel “Q-lon 2 or Schlegel “Finseal”.

14. Transom: extruded aluminum modified i-beam. 2” x 1 1/2″ with 1/4″ max. thickness.

15. All sizes to be verified in field prior to manufacturing.

16. For 1/4″, 3/8″, and 1/2″ glass types the depth of the Cityproof unit is 1 7/8” deep (not including T-bar handle). For 11/16” glass, the depth of the Cityproof unit increases to 2 1/4″ deep (not including T-bar handle). T-bar handle adds 3/4″ depth.

Approximate Noise Reduction (NR) with a 4″ Air Space

  • 60/65% ANR = 1/4″ laminated glass (3.25 lbs/sf)
  • 70/75% ANR = 3/8″ laminated glass (5.25 lbs/sf)
  • 80/85% ANR = 1/2″ laminated glass (6.25 lbs/sf)
  • 90% ANR = 11/16″ laminated glass (8.25 lbs/sf)

Custom Glass Options

  • Perfectly clear “Starphire” glass is available for all Standard Glass Options
  • Custom glass configurations are available

Standard Frame Colors/Finishes

  • Baked White Enamel Paint
  • Baked Linen White Enamel Paint
  • Clear Anodized Aluminum
  • Dark Bronze Anodized Aluminum

Custom Frame Color/Finishes

  • Custom paint or anodized at an additional cost