With all the choices available for windows, it is essential to fully research to find one that best fits what you’re looking for. Double glazed windows are a highly popular choice amongst many for numerous reasons. Listed below are benefits for double glazed windows.
Lower Energy Bills
Double glazed windows contain two sheets of glass with a layer of inert glass in between. This help store the heat from the sun, as statistics show around 50 to 70 per cent of heat is loss through single glazed windows. This will help you save on energy bills. During the summer time, it will also help keep you homes cooler by still keeping some heat but not allowing the heat to burn through the windows. Especially on those hot days.
Safety
Double glazed windows are much stronger than single glazed windows. This will help with security as it will be difficult to break in. For extra protection, include toughened glass.
Reduce Noise
Noise can be reduced by up to 60 percent. This is vital for anyone who lives on a busy street.
Reduce Condensation
Condensation makes a room feel colder, and is caused when a cold surface and warm air meet. This can cause problems such as, damaging your walls, spoiling your carpets, and can sometime cause mould. Having double glazed windows, will help avoid these problems as the gaps between the panels will help the inside glass to stay at room temperature.
Reduce Damage And Increase House Value
These windows only allow a certain amount of heat into the home. This avoids and helps with damage to your home such as, your paintings, furniture and other items.
Not only do you gain all the benefits from a double glazed window, it will also increase the value of your home.
An alternative to double glazing, if for some reason you are unable to install, would be secondary glazing. This is a cheaper, however will not be as effective.
