How to find better windows to protect you from noise – and stress.

The best thing you can do if there’s lots of noise in front of your house is update your windows to newer soundproof ones. Photos: dpa

City folk relaxing at home are paying more attention to the kind of windows they fit, as the last thing they need is the sound of cars, building, trains and planes amid all the urban stress.

We’re hearing more and more health warnings that excessive noise can lead to health problems, from higher blood pressure to cardiovascular issues, making soundproof windows all the more important.