The Unseen Whys & Wherefores of the Creaking Windows
There is nothing more bothersome than windows that add to the already noisy environment by creaking at every movement. Noise pollution is becoming a major source of concern and irritation, especially in urban areas. Cities where pollutants such as traffic, electrical appliances, and electronic devices have already established a culture of sounds above the permissible limits, suffer the most. Noise pollution is associated with health hazards such as loss of hearing, anxiety and panic attacks, heart ailments, blood pressure and hypertension. Inevitably, it leads to loss of concentration, sleep, and negatively affects productivity and performance. In such circumstances, reducing noise wherever possible is necessary, even for something as simple as a window. In order to reduce the creaking, it is important to list out the causes of such a predicament: Poor Installation of the Window The installation of the window, when done improperly, may lead to tightness or looseness. Besi...