Double Glazing
Double glazing cuts heat loss and also reduces noise and condensation problems. It creates an insulating barrier by trapping air between two panes of glass. Doubleglazing works by trapping air between two panes of glass creating an insulating barrier that reduces heat loss, noise and condensation. It can save a household about three quarters of a tonne of CO2 a year. Whatever the style, it provides increased security to your home and valuables. Double Glazing Specifications Improve the look of your property by replacing old metal, aluminium or timber framed windows and UPVC doors with new double glazing styles and shapes. Single glass panes simply cannot keep your property as well insulated as double glazing, especially during cold or windy weather.
Glass
Traditional single pane windows are normally made of a single sheet of regular glass. Single glass panes simply cannot keep your property as well insulated as doubleglazing, especially during cold or windy weather. Glass products are generally classified as being either absorbent or reflective. Glass is a good conductor of heat and also allows radiant heat to pass through freely. The rate at which heat is transferred through glass is known as the U-value. The way double glazing works is by trapping air between two panes of glass, which creates an insulating barrier. This is because the air trapped between the panes of glass provides a barrier between the cold air outdoor and the warm air inside. The need for safety glass in critical locations, fixed open trickle ventilation for Gas appliances, and fire escapes etc. Toned glass acts like sunglasses to reduce the solar radiation entering your home, which helps to keep it cool in summer. To reduce low frequency noise such as traffic noise, thicker glass, preferably double-glazed with a large air gap in between the panes (100 mm or more) is most effective. Misting occurs when this seal fails allowing air to enter the gap between the panes of glass. As the air contains moisture, it will eventually condense on the cold outer sheet of glass causing it to mist up. Acoustic performance can be further boosted by using glass, which is thicker or laminated. Well chosen double glazing adds distinction and value to any home and also provides security, safety and insulation.
