How Does Double Glazing Work?
Double glazing windows has become quite popular for many good reasons. People who choose to double glaze their windows will find that they save noticeably on their heating and energy bills. Not to mention, people who choose to double glaze their windows will be much more comfortable in their homes in both the summer and winter and will not experience as much noise from outside.
Double glazing works to keep heat from escaping a home, cuts down on condensation that occurs in windows, cuts down on noise that is heard in the home from the outside and also reduces the carbon footprint that a person leaves behind. Double glazing is very easy to install as well, which just adds to its popularity. Anyone who wants to double glaze their windows simply needs the money to invest in the installer and the materials needed.
On average, ten to twenty percent of the heat lost in our homes is through our windows. Double glazing works to reduce the heat lost through the windows via the layer of still air that is in between the two panes. This still layer of air is what acts as an insulator, so if you are installing your own double glazing, make sure the gap between window panes is about twenty millimeters.
Because double glazing works to keep heat in this way, it increases how comfortable a home is in both the summer and the winter. However, double glazing is mainly used to keep a house more comfortable in the winter time by reducing the amount of cold that is created around single-pane windows. The inside panes of double glazed windows are much warmer and will reduce the effects of cold 'pooling' around your windows.