If you are looking for the best window option, I’m sure you would have come across double glazed ones. It has two glass panes in a single window frame. You will also come across triple glazed windows, three glass panes in a single window frame and single glazed windows, a single pane of glass. These glasses are also known as IGU – insulated glazing unit.
Glass has proved to be one of the greatest inventions and has also proved to the most efficient for hundreds of years. It keeps us warm, cozy, comfortable, safe from different weather conditions. The double glazed windows have recently become popular with many homeowners and commercial usage because of the innumerable benefits they offer.
Let’s Look At Different Types Of Double Glazed Windows
Based on your requirements, you can customize the design of these windows in different shapes, sizes, patterns, etc. here are some of the features and options:
- Energy-saving option
They are also known as Low-E because they help you save a lot on energy bills, especially in the colder climate where you have to heat your home and keep it warm for a longer period of time.
- Noise reduction
Another noticeable feature of these windows is that they prevent the noise from penetrating. Also known as acoustic double glazed. They are installed to reduce the outside noise making your office or home soundproof. Many homeowners have started to opt for these windows to get some sound sleep and avoid annoying the neighbors with loud music played in the house.
- Self-cleaning
Thanks to new technology development, these double glazed windows clean themselves not literally, but it does not allow accumulation of dirt or water on its surface making it look clean at all times.
- Toughened
These double glazed windows are the best to avoid any injury in case of broken glasses. The shards of the glass are trapped inside the protective layer of the glass, not allowing it to fall everywhere.
- Fire protection
The glass in these windows is coated, laminated, and toughened using different technologies to keep you safe in times of a fire outbreak and the smoke caused due to fire. It does not allow the fire and smoke to pass through, keeping you safe till help arrives.
Advantages Of Double Glazed Windows
- Protects from harmful UV rays, saving your furniture, curtains, carpets. It allows natural light with does not cause any discomfort to your eyes.
- It increases the overall value of your property because of its beautiful look making your house even more beautiful from inside and outside.
- Because of their energy-saving feature, you have reduced your carbon footprint. These windows keep your house warm in winter and cool in the summer, which reduces the use of the air conditioning system to a minimum.
Disadvantages Of Double Glazed Windows
- One of the biggest disadvantages is that they cannot be repaired; you have to install new windows because the glass sheets are sealed inside the windowpanes.
- It can be installed only in new contemporary style homes and not suitable for old buildings or old architecture houses as they will not match the design of the house, making it look off.
- Though you have to spend on them once, they are very expensive for the first time. From designing to installing the windows, you spend a lot on them. Here the good part is you enjoy a lot of money-saving benefits after they are installed.
- If not installed correctly, they will cause condensation, corrosion, and they will not protect a hot or cold climate, making your energy bills touch the sky.
Conclusion
In a country like Australia, where you are surrounded by nature, these are the best to enjoy the view without hurting your eyes, be comfortable and cozy without being bothered by the outside climate, and ensure the safety of your loved ones.
