Double glazing is composed of two or more sheets of glass separated by a dehydrated air or gas chamber, which offers a much more effective thermal and acoustic insulation than a single glazing or other window system.
It is not only the panes of glass in the double glazing that influence the insulation we want to obtain, but also the thickness of the air chamber, which is also the ultimate solution to prevent noise.
In general, the greater the thickness of the space between the two, the greater the insulation, and therefore the greater the energy efficiency and savings.
The benefits of double glazing:
-Savings. One of the most attractive advantages of this type of glazing is the savings in energy costs. Thanks to the airtight construction of these windows, thermal insulation is created that reduces the flow of incoming and outgoing heat. As a result, we use less energy to heat or cool a room, and therefore spend less on heating.
-Acoustic insulation. As mentioned above, double-glazed windows also improve sound insulation by creating a thicker barrier between the inside and outside of the home.
-Security. Given the thickness and strength of double-glazed windows, the panes are harder to break and therefore become more effective against break-ins and vandalism. This is because these panes are sealed more tightly than other types of windows.
-Reduction of condensation and humidity. Moisture on warm surfaces creates small droplets that freeze like ice and can create a lower thermal sensation in rooms. With double glazing, the air between the two layers of glass prevents condensation from building up by blocking moisture in cold climates.
-Reduced damage from excessive sunlight. Double glazing reduces the amount of sun and heat entering rooms, this also makes the impact of light on furniture, paint, carpets and other decorative objects exposed to natural light at risk of fading.
