Double glazing works to reduce heat loss by using two layers of glass with an air space in between. This gap serves as a barrier, stopping heat from escaping and cold air from entering. It’s a smart way to insulate your home, improving its energy efficiency.
Efficient Double Glazing Reduces Heat Loss
A double glazing unit is often built by putting two glass layers together with a small gas filled gap between them. These two glass panes is often sealed in the factory during production. The panes of glass are sealed at low pressure and the air is dried to avoid the misting up of the component.
The air trapped inside the windows typically acts as insulator and does not stop heat loss being conducted from inner glass plane to the outer glass plane but reduces it by a significant percentage. As the gap is very narrow, the air cannot circulate freely and thus double glazing reduces heat loss by convection as well. It is found that almost 54 to 64 percent total heat loss can be reduced through efficient double glazing. If you feel like your windows aren’t currently giving you the benefits you imagined they would, it could be a sign of a blown double glazed window.
How Double-Glazed Windows Can Benefit Your Home?
If the inside glass is coated then it can reflect heat to the room and hence, it can minimise heat loss through radiation as well. Glass is a good conductor of heat. Therefore, without using double glazed glass the heat is transferred warmer to cooler place rapidly. As double glazing is one of the primary ways to reduce heat loss in your home, it can help keep your surroundings warmer for a longer period of time compared to if you just used single glazing.
Key benefits of Effective Double Glazing include:
Temperature Control
It keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter. Using modern high performance glass can increase the thermal benefits from double glazing. The air gap between the two planes of glass works as a barrier against the cold and prevents it from affecting affecting the climate of the inner room. As mentioned earlier, the heat loss is less than 54 percent in windows with secondary glazing over single glazed units and the cost of heating the house is reduced. In summer, it works same way to keep your house cooler by reducing heat transfer from outside.
Reduces Condensation
When cold air meets with the hot surface then condensation occurs. The air gap between the two panes keeps the inside glass at room temperature. Therefore, it virtually eliminates condensation. If your home has a problem of condensation then double glazing can help reduce it.
Reduce Outside Noise
The air gap within these windows are highly effective as they not only reduce heat loss but can reduce external unwanted sounds as well. It is found that double glazed windows can reduce noise by 20 to 77 percent more compared to the single glass units.
Improved Security and Privacy
By using double glazing or triple glazing, you can improve the security and privacy of your home while also reducing UV light damage. The Advanced Group have many years of experience in fitting double glazed windows with added security. We can provide you with uPVC double and triple glazed units for your needs. The upvc window and doors can add an extra bit of style to your beautiful home. This in turn can help add value to your home. To find out more give us a call today at 08000 502 502 and get a FREE consultation with a helpful member of our team.
