Description:

 

Double-glazing is a window consisting of two panes of glass separated by a layer of trapped argon gas.

 

The layer of argon gas has 67% of thermal conductivity of air, making it a poor conductor of heat, thus keeping warm air trapped inside your home and helping improve energy efficiency.

 

This extra pane of glass also acts as a secondary barrier to noise, helping keep your home nice and quiet, and strengthens the window to improve security.

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Benefits of Double Glazing:

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- Better Insulation

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Double glazing was developed to provide better insulation than the traditional glazing. The double glazed windows provide a better barrier, and therefore reduce the amount of heat transfer from your house to the cold outer air. This way your house is better placed to retain the heat gained from the sun during the day. During the hot summer months, the windows keep the extreme heat outside. The better insulation provided by double glazed windows ensures that you can now enjoy warmer winters and cooler summers.

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- Noise Reduction

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They provide better insulation from noise compared to single glazing. They are great especially if you live in a noisy neighbourhood or near an airport. With double glazing, your house provides a quiet and peaceful environment away from the loud and busy world outside. In the same way, the windows keep any noise coming from your house inside. This keeps your conversations within the house.

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- Increased Security

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Double glazed windows are much harder to break compared to single glazed windows. It is also very difficult to force them to open from the outside. This makes it harder for burglars to get into your house. You can also increase the level of security by choosing laminated or toughened glass. Installing these windows allows you to rest easy in the knowledge that no one can break into your home easily

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- Reduced Energy Bills

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Double glazing allows your house to retain most of the heat it gains from the sun during the day. The increased insulation also means that you need to turn on the heat far less often during the winter months. During the hot summer months, the cooler house means you do not need to use the air conditioner very often. This translates to much lower energy consumption and bills.

 

- Increased Property Value

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As you can see installing double glazing makes your house better and more comfortable to live in. This makes the house more attractive to potential buyers compared to a house with single glazed windows. If you find you ever need to sell your house then you can be assured of getting a better deal than you would have with single glazing.

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- Little Condensation

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Those droplets appear because the windows are cooler than the air inside the house. This causes the moisture on the window panes to condense. The temperature of the interior window pane is closer to the air temperature inside the house, therefore, avoiding condensation. While it may not look all that serious, condensation has far-reaching consequences. The water droplets can lead to mould, mildew which can cause health problems. The humidity can also cause the wooden window frames to rot. The reduced levels of condensation help avoid the costly maintenance and repairs caused by water damage.

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- Easy Maintenance

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Many people assume that double glazing leads to difficulties with cleaning and maintaining your windows. However, this is just a misconception. Ensure that you clean the windows on a regular basis as the buildup of dust can cause discolouration. Wipe off the condensation to avoid rotting of the window frames and avoid abrasive means of cleaning. Do this and you can be sure that your double glazed windows will serve you for a long time. Today manufacturers equip their products with easy clean technology which not only makes it easy to clean but also breaks down dirt. 

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- Aesthetics

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Double glazing has a great way of increasing the curb appeal of your house. Today all architectural profiles can be fitted with double glazing without compromising on the original look and feel of the house. By employing the services of an experienced and qualified contractor to install your double glazing, you can be sure of a great look.

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