Double glazing is key in ensuring year-round comfort in New Zealand homes. By having double glazed windows and double glazed doors installed, you can benefit from money savings, a reduction in your carbon footprint, and a generally more insulated and comfortable home. This blog will provide an overview of how double glazing works and will give you the main benefits.
How does double glazing work?
Double glazing can be added to both windows and doors to prevent a loss of heat in the winter and a gain of heat in the summer. Instead of a single pane of glass, double-glazed windows and doors benefit from two panes separated by a layer of air. The purpose of this is so that the layer can act as an insulator. Convection transfers heat from a hot to cool environment if there is a good conductor, and so trapping air (an ineffective conductor) between the double glazed windows ensures that less heat escapes. Sometimes an argon gas layer will be used, making the process even more effective.
Many people opt for both double glazed doors and double glazed windows to further improve their comfort and energy efficiency.
Benefits of double glazing
- Energy savings
Since double glazing acts as an insulator and increases the amount of heat inside your home, you won’t need to use as much heating. This will result in a reduction in your carbon footprint as well as reducing your energy bills.
- Reduced damp and mould
Double glazing helps to reduce damp within the home by reducing condensation. Part of this is because the internal panel of glass remains at room temperature, reducing the effect of internal air reaching its dew point and leaving water on the coldest object (usually the window or door).
- Security
Another benefit of double glazing is that it’s more difficult to break than a single pane of glass would be, so it can act as a deterrent to any potential intruders.
- Noise reduction
As well as increased insulation, double glazing doors and windows can act as a barrier against outside noise. This is especially useful in areas near busy roads or more built-up places.
If you’re interested in learning more about double glazing, give us a call. As leading window manufacturers, we have the experience and the expertise to provide you with your dream windows.
