Double Glazing

Everyone knows what double glazing is nowadays, but if you don’t it is the addition of two panes of glass within a frame with a vacuum. Double glazing provides great thermal and noise insulation.

Why is this?

The gap in between the panes of glass is a vacuum. Heat can only penetrate a vacuum via radiation. Conduction and convection methods of heat transfer do not work, as there is no material present to transfer the energy. Double glazing is extremely effective soundproofing as sound cannot pass through a vacuum at all. There may be some degree of transfer from the frame.

Double glazing helps to make your property more secure. As there are two panes of glass, it is much more difficult to break through a window or door, thus making it more difficult for burglars to enter your home.

Double glazing can cost serveral thousand pounds to fit, however these costs will be recouperated from savings made in your heating costs. There are home improvement loans available to help pay for these home improvements. To obtain more information on your double glazing options, or for a quote for a home improvement loan to pay for your double glazing please contact us via our contact form.