What is Double Glazing?

There is a very simple answer to the question, "what is double glazing" - it is purely a double glass window. Two sheets of glass are sandwiched together with a tiny slice of air or argon gas separating them. A standard feature in most new homes in the UK, double glazing has many benefits.

What are Double Glazing's Main Benefits?

• Insulation - Electricity and gas usage in our homes can sky rocket in cold weather, but what can double glazing do about it? Double glazing improves the insulation of your home and acts as a temperature control mechanism. Warm air is prevented from escaping through the windows, keeping your home warmer for longer - literally meaning that the warmth in your home will not go straight out the window.
• Isolate - Homes in larger cities tend to be close to the road as well as each other and it can get noisy. What can double glazing do? Double glazing can go along way to help create a quiet sense of tranquillity within an urban home.
• Reduce - Using less energy is environment friendly and there's a major move to "go green" at the moment. Double glazing means that you are using less energy and thus you are doing your bit for the environment - without lifting a finger.
• Reinforce - Double glazing is thicker than a normal window. With an increase of housebreaking and vandalism, it's twice as hard to break a double glazed window or door.

Basic Considerations around Double Glazing

Remember that double glazing needs to be installed properly, so DIY installation might not be the best option. Badly installed double glazing is likely to result in an unsightly condensation problem, where double glazing should normally minimise condensation.

Want to reduce your household maintenance? Pilkington Activ™ Self-Cleaning Glass uses sunlight and rainwater to clean itself naturally, adding even more value to your double glazing.

Find your closest glass supplier and double glazer installer now.