EN 14759:2005

Shutters - Acoustic insulation relative to airborne sound - Expression of performance

The current standard applies to manufacturers of windows who wish to take advantage of additional acoustical performances brought by built-in shutter with window delivered as such on the market or brought by the addition of a shutter delivered separately (built-in shutter installed in a prefabricated box or built-on shutter).

Abschlüsse außen - Luftschalldämmung - Angabe der Leistungen

Die vorliegende Norm gilt für die Hersteller von Fenstern, die die zusätzlichen akustischen Leistungen nutzen
möchten, die durch zusammen auf den Markt gebrachte aufgesetzte Abschlüsse mit Fenster oder durch das
Hinzufügen getrennt gelieferter Abschlüsse (eingebauter Abschluss in einem vorgefertigten Kasten oder
vorgesetzter Abschluss) erzielt werden.

Fermetures - Isolation acoustique vis à vis des bruits aériens - Présentation de la performance

La présente norme s'applique aux fabricants de fenêtres qui souhaitent se prévaloir de performances
acoustiques additionnelles apportées par une fermeture associée à une fenêtre constituant un composant
fabriqué et livré en tant que tel (bloc-baie) ou apportées par une fermeture livrée séparément (volet
traditionnel installé dans un coffre préfabriqué ou volet de rénovation).

Polkna – Zvočna izolacija glede na zvok v zraku –Izražanje lastnosti

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 12-Apr-2005
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Oct-2005
• ICS: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows
• ICS: 91.120.20 - Acoustics in building. Sound insulation
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 33 - Doors, windows, shutters and building hardware
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 33/WG 3 - Blinds and shutters
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 10-Jan-2023
• Completion Date: 11-Feb-2026
• Directive: Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive:

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  Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Ref Project: SIST EN 14759:2005 - Shutters - Acoustic insulation relative to airborne sound - Expression of performance

Relations

• Refers: EN 12216:2002 - Shutters, external blinds, internal blinds - Terminology, glossary and definitions
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN ISO 717-1:2020 - Acoustics - Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Part 1: Airborne sound insulation (ISO 717-1:2020)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 61019-2:1997 - Surface acoustic wave (SAW) resonators - Part 2: Guide to the use
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 61248-1:1997 - Transformers and inductors for use in electronic and telecommunication equipment - Part 1: Generic specification
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 61810-7:2006 - Electromechanical elementary relays - Part 7: Test and measurement procedures
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 60679-1:1998 - Quartz crystal controlled oscillators of assessed quality - Part 1: Generic specification
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 62246-1:2002 - Reed contacts units - Part 1: Generic specification
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 60512-6-1:2002 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 6-1: Dynamic stress tests - Test 6a: Acceleration, steady state
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN IEC 63522-17:2025 - Electrical relays - Tests and measurements - Part 17: Shock, acceleration and vibration
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 61007:1997 - Transformers and inductors for use in electronic and telecommunication equipment - Measuring methods and test procedures
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 13659:2015 - Shutters and external venetian blinds - Performance requirements including safety
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

EN 14759:2005 is a European Standard developed by CEN (Comité Européen de Normalisation) that specifies methods for expressing the acoustic insulation performance of shutters with respect to airborne sound. This standard is particularly aimed at manufacturers of windows and shutters who want to demonstrate the additional sound insulation properties offered by the integration or installation of shutters, whether they are built-in with the window, installed in a prefabricated box, or fitted as a separate built-on unit.

The standard covers how to measure and report the sound reduction index when shutters are either retracted or extended, including details about mounting types and installation variables that can affect acoustic performance. Adopting EN 14759:2005 ensures uniformity in the expression of shutter performance across Europe, aiding manufacturers, specifiers, and end-users.

Key Topics

• Acoustic Insulation: The standard focuses on the sound reduction index (Rw), including spectrum adaptation terms (C and Ctr) for different types of noise such as pink noise and urban traffic.
• Types of Shutter Installations: Specification of both built-in shutters (with windows or in prefabricated boxes) and built-on shutters, detailing six mounting configurations (Type 1-6), which influence acoustic outcomes.
• Performance Expression: Requirements for declaring acoustic performance, including distance between shutter and glazing, mounting type, and window dimensions.
• Test Methods: Reference to laboratory test conditions as described in related standards (e.g., EN ISO 140-3).
• Definitions: Clear terminology for distances, mounting types, and performance indices to ensure a common understanding across manufacturers and markets.

Applications

EN 14759:2005 is especially valuable for:

• Window and Shutter Manufacturers: Enables companies to benchmark and communicate the sound insulation performance of products, supporting product differentiation and compliance in the European market.
• Architects and Specifiers: Provides reliable, standardized data for including effective acoustic solutions in building envelopes, particularly in noise-sensitive environments such as urban or mixed-use developments.
• Building and Acoustic Consultants: Assists in specifying products that meet project requirements for airborne sound insulation, supporting regulatory compliance and certification.
• End-users and Buyers: Offers transparency and comparability when choosing windows and shutters based on certified acoustic performance.

The standard is essential wherever windows are paired with external shutters, especially in applications where noise control and enhanced comfort are priorities.

Related Standards

For comprehensive assessment and application, EN 14759:2005 should be considered alongside the following standards:

• EN 13659: Shutters - Performance requirements including safety. Covers overall requirements for shutters, including security and durability.
• EN ISO 717-1: Acoustics - Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Part 1: Airborne sound insulation. Defines performance criteria and measurement reporting.
• EN 12216: Shutters, external blinds, internal blinds - Terminology, glossary and definitions. Establishes standard nomenclature for clarity and consistency.
• EN ISO 140-3: Acoustics - Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Part 3: Laboratory measurements of airborne sound insulation.

Practical Value

By complying with EN 14759:2005, manufacturers, designers, and specifiers can:

• Guarantee consistent, repeatable measurement and reporting of shutter acoustic insulation
• Facilitate easier product selection and specification for noise control in construction projects
• Support harmonized European market access with recognized performance claims
• Improve end-user satisfaction via enhanced building acoustics

Keywords: EN 14759:2005, acoustic insulation, shutters, airborne sound, sound reduction index, window shutters, CEN standards, building acoustics, noise control, European standard, performance testing, Rw, building envelope, urban noise.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2005
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Shutters - Acoustic insulation relative to airborne sound - Expression of performance
Abschlüsse außen - Luftschalldämmung - Angabe der Leistungen
Fermetures - Isolation acoustique vis a vis des bruits aériens - Présentation de la
performance
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ICS:
91.060.50 Vrata in okna Doors and windows
91.120.20 $NXVWLNDYVWDYEDK=YRþQD Acoustics in building. Sound
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 14759
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2005
ICS 91.060.50; 91.120.20
English version
Shutters - Acoustic insulation relative to airborne sound -
Expression of performance
Fermetures - Isolation acoustique vis à vis des bruits Abschlüsse außen - Luftschalldämmung - Angabe der
aériens - Présentation de la performance Leistungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 February 2005.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official
versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
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© 2005 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 14759:2005: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents
Page
Foreword.3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Terms and definitions .4
4 Acoustical performances of shutters .4
4.1 Assessment of performances .4
4.2 Built-in shutter with window (see Figure 1) .5
4.3 Built-in or built-on shutter (see Figures 2 and 3) .6
5 Expression of performance .7

Foreword
This document (EN 14759:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 33 “Doors, windows,
shutters, building hardware and curtain walling”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by October 2005.
This document is part of a series of standards dealing with blinds and shutters for buildings as defined in
EN 12216.
This European Standard specifies a method to define the sound reduction index of external shutters fitted to a
window or a French window as a specific performance in complement of the intrinsic performances of
EN 13659.
The specifications for size, boundary and mounting conditions related to laboratory tests are described in EN
ISO 140-3.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
and United Kingdom.
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