Is your home feeling the heat? Is your home feeling the cold? Do you wish you could shut out all that noise from outside? Double-glazing may be the answer you are looking for! If you are looking to upgrade or replace your home's windows, then you should give double-glazed windows some thought.
What is Double-Glazing?
Double-glazing is simply a window that has two panes of glass that are separated by either a vacuum, normal air, or (more commonly these days) an inert gas. It is possible to have three panes of glass also, referred to as triple-glazing, but this is better suited to more extreme climates.
What are the Benefits of Double-Glazing?
Thanks to that small space of air or gas between the two glass panes, double-glazed windows provide twice as much insulation as single-glazed windows do. And it is thanks to this insulation that double-glazing provides the following benefits:
Warmer in Winter, Cooler in Summer
Double-glazing helps greatly in insulating your home from the weather outside. During the winter, the insulation can help capture the heat and keep it inside. During the summer, the double-glazing can catch some of the sun's rays coming through the window and keep things cool.
Energy Savings
Thanks to the benefits mentioned above, you won't need to turn on the aircon or heater as much to keep your home comfortable. Meaning that you get to save electricity, helping not just the planet but also your wallet.
Less Noise
Because double-glazing has two panes of glass, the amount of noise coming in from the outside is greatly reduced. If you live next to a busy road or in a noisy area, then double-glazing would be great for you and your home.
Safety
Because there are more panes of glass to get through, double-glazed windows are harder to break and are sealed tighter compared to single-glazed windows. Having double-glazing in your home increases its safety.
Styling Double Glazed Glass
So double-glazing sounds enticing to you. However, you are worried about how it will look. Well, not to worry. Double-glazed windows can be installed in a variety of window frame materials. These materials are uPVC (the most common), aluminium, and even wood/timber.
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There are also various types of double-glazed windows such as casement windows, sash windows, bay windows, and tilt and turn windows.
If you are looking to upgrade or replace the windows in your home, you should go with double-glazing. The benefits of energy efficiency, insulation, noise reduction, and safety are just too good to pass up. Contact Opus Glass today and get a quote for double-glazing!