𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞

Before you were a property owner, chances are windows were something you just looked out of to take in the view. You probably didn’t give them much thought and you might have cleaned them occasionally. That was it.
Now, as a homeowner, your single, double, or triple glazing means so much more. And if you’re about to renovate a property or upgrade your windows, it’s worth diving into the fascinating world of double glazing to find out more. (Honestly, it’s pretty interesting.)
In this quick read, we look at different types of windows and why they matter, especially as energy prices rocket.
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭Traditionally, windows were single panes of glass. Great to look out of, but not the best at reducing heat loss. They were also quite dangerous if broken. While some older homes still use single panes, double glazing is now the norm.
Double glazing is a long-term solution for saving on energy costs. There are multiple types of double glazing, and their energy rating (from A to G) tells you how energy efficient they are.

𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬

These are multiple panes of glass in one unit with a layer of gas in the middle. They reduce heat loss and are Building Regulation compliant.

𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬

Perfect for reducing the amount of heat entering your home, these panels have a special metal oxide coating that’s invisible to the eye. Consider these if you’re lucky enough to have a sunshine-filled south-facing home and need to keep cool during the summer months.

𝐍𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬

If you live along a busy road or near a train line, these are a must-have. They prevent sound waves from travelling through the windows due to their thickness and sound dampening core.

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬

These windows have the wow factor. They are large pieces of glass that can hold the weight of surrounding structures. Think of big sliding doors or conservatories.

𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬

These windows are made extra strong due to a heat treatment and shatter into smaller pieces rather than large shards if broken.

𝐌𝐢𝐱 𝐮𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠

For maximum energy reduction, consider double and triple glazing for your home. For example, double glazing on the south-facing side of your home and triple glazing on the cooler, north-facing side.
It’s worth remembering that good windows add value to your home/rental property.

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