Double glazing

You can double the warmth in your home by switching to double glazing on your windows. A lot of the heat in your home is lost through your windows and even more so when they are fitted with standard glass. Up to 40% of the warmth in your home is lost through your windows. Not only are you losing heat but money too in paying for higher energy bills needed to compensate for this loss. Double glazing on the other hand, keeps in the heat, making your home more energy efficient and saving you on the bills.

The design of the double glazing unit is what makes it work so well at controlling the heat in your home. The double glazed window has two panels of glass which are separated by a spacer or air pocket. There is a drying agent within the spacer that keeps the air dry and moisture out. This space also acts as a layer of insulation.

Controlling the flow of warmth in your home is only one of the benefits of a double glazed home. The double glazing unit forms a barrier between the inside of your home and any outside noises. This is one of the main reasons to have double glazing in a city apartment. The additional glass pane on the unit also acts as a deterrent for potential robberies. Double glazed windows are also less likely to break than normal windows due to the increased wind-load resistance. Another advantage is that the inner window pane stays warmer which keeps condensation from forming and the drying agent in the spacer will keep windows from misting up.

Double glazing not only means extra warmth in your home but also a quieter, more energy efficient and secure home. The amount you will save on energy bills offsets the amount you need to pay to have double glazing installed. Your building contractor or a reputable double glazing specialist should be able to advise you on which units will suits your needs best.