Why Choose Double Glazing Over Single-Glazed Windows?
The most important aspect for looking into double glazing over a single one is a need for new construction is to conform to modern energy standards. Well-made and well-fitted double glazing can decrease your heating costs by as much as half depending on the amount of glass in your home, because nearly 25% of your heat is lost through your windows.
Most will have an effect on the price that you must pay – and all will affect your satisfaction and coziness in your house for years to come.
Safety
When shopping for double glazing, you have a choice of several different kinds of glass, each of which are safer on breaking than traditional window panes.
Security
There’s undoubtedly that double glazing makes it trickier for a burglar or trespasser to break into your home by the simple method of breaking a window pane and reaching through the hole – but real security has more to do with the window frames and locking systems than with the glass itself. Be sure to choose windows with frames that can be securely locked from the inside.
Energy Conservation
Double glazing can reduce heat lost through windows by as much as 50%, thus reducing your heating bills, keeping your house warmer and helping you do your bit in the conservation of natural resources. Especially in rooms with large windows, the difference in temperature in the room is easily noticeable. Sitting by a large, double-glazed picture window is far, far more comfortable on a chill winter night.
Style and Design
Double glazing is available in many different styles and types, and most people attempt to match the style of their old windows with the new if at all possible.
Frames
The three main frame types are PVCu, aluminum and wood, and each has its unique advantages and disadvantages. In a nutshell – PVCu frames are best at energy conservation, aluminum frames are the sturdiest, and wooden frames are the most eye-catching – at least in the view of some. For more detailed information about the benefits of each, see the related articles.
Type of Glass
Glass with energy coatings – the low-e and Pilkington K among them – add further insulating properties to your windows, and can certainly be worth that additional expense.
Installation
Look into the company’s history and check for any complaints against them, even ask for references from others for whom they have done work, since installing double glazing throughout your house is an expensive proposition.
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