Double Glazing Benefits

A long time ago it was just a dream to be able to save heat, stop condensation and also keep out noise from our homes. The landscape has changed completely now and it is not now a question of how but how much can we do. Something called the Building Regulation Document ‘L’ is the advocate of heating and energy conservation for every new build home in the UK. London Glazing can provide advice and a first class service for your glazing needs. Below are some benefits of Double Glazing.

Noise Protection.
The sealed double glazed units that are fitted today are very efficient at keeping noises out of the home. This is achieved by the use of varying depths of glass. There is a recommendation that a sealed unit should be made from two different depths of glass for example 10mm with a 6mm second piece. This is said to reduce any resonating frequencies occurring between the two. London Glaziers can supply and fit secondary glass.

Heat Retention.
Heat cannot escape quite as easily if double glazed windows are fitted and draughts are reduced. These attributes are beneficial as they make the overall temperature in the house more comfortable. It’s not just the glass you should look at to retain heat, the casing is just as important, and local climate and indoor temperature will play an important role. The best windows are those that will allow more energy to pass through the glass and into the room, than will be lost through the window. 

Did You Know:

• The life span of a double glazed sealed unit can be from 2 years to over 20 years. This will depend on the quality of the unit installed and the quality of the installation.
• The biggest threat to any double glazing are the sun’s rays and ingress of water.
• These units will fail if they are made from poor materials or are not fitted correctly.