There’s always at least one way you can improve a home’s overall efficiency. One way you can make a big difference is through installing double glazing. In a typical house (one that’s uninsulated), around 18% of the heat is lost through the windows. This won’t do anyone any favours, just increase your bills, create higher Co2 emissions and create condensation. Another let down from not having double glazing is the noise levels you’ll experience from outside. This will be especially bad if you live in a busy area!
Why You Should Get Double Glazing
Not only are single glazed windows awful for keeping the heat in, they effectively reduce the temperature of a room as the glass panel transfers cold really easily. This will mean you have to use up more energy to get the temperature you desire, thus spend more money.
Double glazing of today is actually 2 panels of good quality glass sandwiched in between the window frame. The void between these two panels can sometimes be filled with Argon gas. This is an insulator of heat and will act as a brilliant barrier to outside noise.
Double glazed windows will also reduce damp inside of your home which will in turn reduce condensation.
You should look at double glazing as a long term investment if you’re thinking of the money it will save you from saving energy. However, having double glazed windows installed will make your home a warmer and a much quieter place to live. The windows will also increase your quality of life, make your home look better and increase the resale value (sometimes by a very large amount).
When Purchasing Double Glazing
Double glazed windows can actually be tested and rated on their thermal efficiency rating, although many people neglect to find this out. The rating of the windows will be from A (the best) - G. If a window supplier gets a grade C or above, it’ll more than likely be displayed along with the amount of energy you can expect to save. Make sure you ask the window supplier whether or not their windows have been tested like this and if so what rating they’ve got.
Secondary Double Glazing
If you’re a bit strapped for cash and can’t properly afford double glazing without struggling, there’s always secondary double glazing. This is where a single panel of glass is fitted over the original single paneled windows to reduce heat loss and improve energy efficiency. No planning permission is required for this method so it’s good for listed buildings.
The Best Suppliers
Contact suppliers like August Windows to find the best quote on your double glazing and get some good quality energy saving windows fitted.
The money and energy you’ll save in the long run by having double glazing fitted is definitely worth the original big payout, so don’t put it off any longer! You’ll live a peaceful and efficient life with double glazed windows, there’s no question about it.
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