Glazing

What You Need To Know About Glazing

There are many different types of windows on the market.
Older windows are known as single glazed windows.

This means that there is a single layer of glass between
your home and the elements. This can mean that you may find
it very difficult to control the temperature in the interior of your home.
Glazing can be the key to reducing that energy loss and can give you a
much more comfortable interior in your home.

What Are Double Glazed Windows?

Double glazed windows are made up of several different parts.
They may not look different from single glazed windows but there is a substantial difference.
If you install double glazed windows you are actually installing a system where a layer of clear gas is sandwiched between two panes of glass.

This can really help you save money on your energy bills.
The gas layer prevents heat from travelling through the window and can help you maintain a more even interior temperature while paying less overall for energy bills.

Which Gasses Are Used In Double Glazed Windows?

The gasses that are used between the panes in double glazed windows are ones which do not transfer heat energy well.
Inert gasses such as Argon, Krypton and Xenon are the most popular choices with the majority of windows using a layer of Argon gas.
This is because Argon gas is usually the most affordable option for use in double glazing.

Options For Older Homes

If you have an older home that is currently fitted with single glazed windows, you have several options.

You can:

• Replace existing windows with double glazed windows.
  This can be expensive to do although many people choose to as they replace windows that are damaged or overly worn out
• Perform DIY double glazing.
  This involves the addition of a second layer of glass fitted in the interior of the window.
  This creates a gas layer which will help minimize energy loss
• Install low-emissivity coatings on the interior of single glazed windows.
  This can be an affordable option that many people are now considering

Low Emissivity Glass

A great option to double glazing is the use of low-emissivity glass.
By coating one side of a single-glazed window, it is possible to reduce the amount of energy that is lost through your windows.

How We Can Help You

We can help perform an inspection of your windows and help you determine which will be the best approach for your home.
Whether it is retrofitting your windows with a second layer of glazing, installing new windows or applying low-emissivity coating to your existing windows we can help you find an affordable solution that will help reduce your home’s energy loss.

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