You Can Save Energy With Double Glazing on Your Windows

Double-glazed windows have two sheets of glass with a gap between them. This creates an insulated layer of air that can keep the heat in. Your windows are big sources of heat loss from your home. However, if you use glass with high energy ratings, use drapes and double glaze your windows, you can cut down on the heat loss and save a significant amount of energy.

Why you should double-glaze your windows:

1. You can save around 165 pounds a year on your energy bills, simply by using better insulation on your windows. Double glazed windows sometimes have gas filled in the gap between the two layers of glass. You will find triple glazed windows as well, but they are not necessarily better insulators.

2. With double glazing, your windows will let in less drafts and cold, and keep your home warm and comfortable.

3. Greater energy-efficiency will cause your glass to fog up less. This is because the condensation will be much less. You will be able to look out of clearer windows.

4. Double-glazing can also insulate your home against noise from the outside. Moreover, your window can last for as long as 20 years.

What should you look out for when buying glass for double-glazing?

1. Look for glass which has a low rate of emission, or a low emissivity. This will have a coat of metal oxide on the inside one of the two panes. This layer will let in light and heat, but reduces the amount of heat that leaves.
 
2. Windows that are very efficient may have inert gases like argon, krypton and xenon inside the gap. These gases are excellent insulators.

3. Look for spacers that are placed between the two sheets of glass to create the gap. Avoid spacers with metal in them.

4. The kind of frames that you buy will also be effective in reducing your energy use. UPVC frames can be recycled and not pose an environmental threat. Wooden frames are environment safe, but they have to be maintained. You can use frames of aluminum and steel as well. They will last long, and can be recycled as well.

When you need double glazing, Farnham glaziers will provide their professional services for keeping your windows well-insulated so that they allow your heater to work efficiently to keep your home warm and comfortable in sub-zero temperatures. If it is difficult for you to get your windows double-glazed, there are other options that you can consider to save energy, such as using shutters, heavy lined curtains, and sealed blinds.