What is double glazing?
Double glazed windows have two layers of glass with a space between them, designed to reduce the loss of heat and block out external noise. Compared to single glazing, double glazed windows have been proven to not only reduce energy bills and exclude noise, but are better for the environment, easier to maintain and can increase your property value, too. Find out more about the advantages of double glazing in this blog.
How do double glazed windows work?
Double glazed windows create an insulating layer of gas, usually made up of air, xenon, argon or krypton. This prevents heat from transferring through windows, helping to maintain the heat in your home. Using thicker glazed windows will help you prevent heat loss more effectively.
What are the benefits of having double glazed windows?
1. Noise reduction
Single glazed windows are known for letting in chills from the temperature outside, as well as allowing all the external noises in. Whether that’s cars, dogs barking or people walking past the window – hearing these noises is never ideal if you’re trying to get to sleep.
However, when you implement double glazed windows, one of the benefits is that it masks a lot more of the noise, making them great for homes in noisy areas.
On the flip side, you can also enjoy listening to music loudly (within reason) in your own home without the worry of disturbing your neighbours!
2. Security
Smashing or breaking a single glazed window can be generally pretty easy to do, as there is only one pane of glass to break through. So, to prevent intruders from breaking into your home, double glazed windows have a much more protective shell with two panes – meaning they’re harder to break or to be forced open from the outside. By adding double glazing to your windows, you can rest assured that your home has an extra layer of protection.
3. Insulation
One of the most commonly known advantages of double glazing is insulation. Keeping the cold out and the heat in is vital during the chillier months, and double glazing can make a huge difference.
With the additional pane of glass, double glazed windows have a better ability to prevent heat loss. There are also double glazing benefits in the summer, such as keeping the extreme heat outside rather than letting it protrude into your home, helping to keep your family that little bit cooler.
4. Aesthetically pleasing
Do you have a specific style of exterior for your house? Whether it’s traditional or modern, all architectural profiles can be fitted with double glazing while keeping the existing character of the house – that way you can keep your original aesthetics without having to compromise on lack of insulation!
5. Reduce on energy bills
Due to double glazing helping to keep more heat in your home, you’re less likely to need to excessively heat your home, helping you cut back on your heating and energy bills and take a more environmentally friendly stance.
6. Increasing property value
Adding double glazed windows to your property can also increase its value, as it ensures occupiers are kept warm and spend less on their heating bills. This can be more attractive to buyers as it ensures comfortability and cuts long term energy bill costs.
7. Condensation
One of the advantages of double glazed windows is that it reduces condensation. This is due to the temperature of the interior window pane being closer to the air temperature of that in the house, meaning condensation is generally avoided.
Condensation can cause huge problems for not only your windows, but the foundations of your home, too. Find out more about how to avoid condensation on windows in our blog.
8. Easy maintenance
Lastly, one of the benefits of double glazing is that they’re easy to maintain in terms of cleaning and preserving the value of your property. To clean your windows, simply wipe the frames with soapy water and they’ll be sparkling within minutes.
In terms of longevity, modern double glazing is designed to last for years, helping to keep your home well insulated and reduce your energy bills.
Looking to buy double glazed windows online? Framemaster can help – simply visit our Solihull showroom or get in touch with us today to see how we can help.
Alternatively, if you’re unsure on whether to buy new windows our guide on when to replace windows could help you.
FAQs
How much are double glazed windows?
Double glazed windows can vary in price depending on the size, style and design you need. Explore our range of windows today or get in touch and we’ll help you find the right windows for you.
How to get rid of condensation inside double glazed windows?
One simple way to remove condensation in double glazed windows is to blow hot air on the outside panels using a hair dryer. However, while this can be effective, it isn’t a long term solution and may require new windows to solve the problem.
Condensation between glass panes can cause mould growth, which even in its smallest amounts can cause indoor allergy symptoms. Speak to one of our professionals today to see what window options could work for you.
How to adjust a double glazed window?
- Windows can be difficult to adjust if the frames have dropped and no force should be used as it can cause glass to break or the window to become damaged.
- Once you have opened the window you will need to locate the mechanism that opens and closes the window. This typically looks like a long arm that extends between the window and frame.
- Each window will have between two and four screws which will need loosening so that the window can be adjusted.
- Move the window down if you’re struggling to close it or move the window up if it’s sticking to the window frame. If you have a window that opens like a door you will need to move it left to right rather than up or down.
- Once you’ve found the right height you should tighten the screws.
