Why Is Double Glazing Important For Every Glass?
The term "double glazing" refers to the use of two glass panes instead of one with a space between them in a window. Although you may not believe that glazing is successful at first, there are numerous advantages to glazing that help you safeguard your home, your expenses, and even your health.
Here are some of the benefits of double glazing:
Insulation
Winters in Ottawa are bitterly cold, and the last thing we want is for our home's heat to escape. If the windows are not correctly fitted and glazed, up to 40% of a home's heat can be lost. This is considerably reduced by double glazing. During the winter, the air gap and the two panes of glass ensure that heat stays inside the home due to thermal resistance, while during the summer, it helps to reduce entering heat.
Noise Reduction
A double-glazed window has this as one of its best characteristics. How often are you bothered by your neighbor's late-night parties, particularly during the summer? Or the clamor of children playing until late in the summer? Double-glazed windows help to keep unwanted noise out of your home. If you live near an airport or train station, you can also choose thicker glass for maximum noise reduction. It's ideal for those who don't sleep well at night.
Enhanced Protection
Double-glazed glass is more durable than single-glazed glass because it has two layers instead of one. When subjected to force, the thick nature of the glass prevents it from cracking or shattering as easily as regular glass.
Year Round Comfort
By limiting the movement of hot or cold air via windows, double glazing provides greater insulation, keeping your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. This enables you to have large windows while still maintaining an energy-efficient home.
Condensation
When wet air within your home is exposed to a cooler surface, such as a single pane window, condensation happens.
While condensation is typically a nuisance, it has the ability to do serious damage to your house.
Condensation is less likely with double glazing since the main cause of condensation is a chilly window. The internal glass pane maintains a temperature near to room temperature, reducing the possibility of condensation.
Pricing
As you can see, having double-glazed windows and doors in your home has various advantages.
Is it worthwhile to invest in double-glazed windows? Let's say you're searching for cheaper electricity bills, year-round comfort, and noise reduction. Double-glazing windows are a good investment in this circumstance.
Our knowledgeable advisors will gladly go over your options with you, answer any questions you may have, and provide a product comparison price.
We install double-glazed windows and doors throughout Ottawa.
How Long Does Double Glazing Last?
A new double glazing window has an average lifespan of roughly 20 years, however this can range from 10-35 years depending on the quality of the materials used, the installation, and the location of the windows.
The gas within the double panes will gradually leak out over time. Once around 25% of the gas has escaped, the thermal performance of the windows begins to deteriorate, and this is when you should consider replacing them.
