All of the work happens in the space between the two panes of glass that make up a double glazed window. This gap prevents head transfer because the space is too small to allow circulation. Each sealed unit contains a crystalline desiccant inside the spacer bar. The desiccant’s role is to draw moisture out of the air gap and maintain a dry space between the glass panes. The air gap does not ‘trap heat,’ but it works by slowing down heat transfer, minimising heat loss. It essentially reduces the rate at which heat escapes from inside a home to the outside, which gives a double glazed window its insulating properties.
As well as being an excellent thermal insulator, double glazing helps to reduce the amount of noise that comes into a property compared to single glazing. This is because sound is produced through vibrations and the energy in a sound wave travels away from its source until it reaches our ears. So, if there is another layer of glass to get in the way of the sound wave less audible noise will enter the room.
What are the benefits of double-glazing your windows?
While secondary glazing is a good option, it doesn’t do the job completely. It can also make your windows a bit unsightly, putting many homeowners off the idea altogether. This is why Chameleon doesn’t offer secondary glazing services; we think there is a better way. If you have cracks in your window, you can use weather-seal tape to seal them and ensure they won’t get bigger with storms new upvc windows and rain. Weather-seal tape is widely available and will last a good few months to prevent air from getting in the cracks’ gaps. Clean Room Windows, double insulating glass, can be matched with a mechanism board and manual board to create a cleanroom panel and window plane integration. Bond Homes has over 35 years experience in building quality transportable homes and granny flats.
Something else which is difficult to argue with is the cost savings of going the retrofit route. If the window is not closing as it should, this means the seals are not contacting and the insulation of the frame has been compromised. This can be the result of using cheap uPVC as your window material.
Your Energy Bills Have Been Increasing
When it comes to your windows, your glass is basically channelling warmth to where you don’t want it to go. Your indoor heating is escaping through your windows in the winter. As a result of the increased insulation, your home requires less heating and thus less energy.
Mould in the space between is also a warning that condensation is happening, even if you might not always see it. Replacement double glazed units are a much cheaper alternative to installing new windows. It is possible to fit a double-glazed window unit yourself, providing you are FENSA registered and have a qualified windows supplier. Using the best tools and sealants will make the process smoother and deliver better and longer lasting results. Double-glazing installation requires the utmost care for it to be effective, do not attempt it without the skills and experience necessary. For a professional solution to fitting double-glazed windows in the southeast of the UK contact us.
