During the winter months, many homeowners will look for ways they can reduce heat loss in their homes. One of the most popular and efficient ways to reduce heat loss in homes is by installing double glazing.
Double glazing is a great way to stop heat loss and provide other benefits to you and your home. They have a lifespan of around 20 to 35 years making them a great long-term investment to improve your home’s energy efficiency and reduce your energy bills.
Read on to find out how double glazing can reduce heat loss in homes.
What is Double Glazing?
Double glazing is a type of window that has two panes of glass within a single frame. They are significantly more efficient than single glazed windows that consist of just one pane of glass. Even old double glazed windows can become inefficient over time and will need replacing.
How Much Heat is Lost Through Your Windows?
According to the UK Government, around 18% of heat loss happens through our windows. Heat is lost twice as quickly through single glazing than standard double glazing, around 7% of households in the UK have no double glazing.
In the winter, warm air inside your home can escape from your home, while the cold air outside can enter. This means you will need to spend more heating your home to keep it at a comfortable temperature. The opposite happens in the summer when hot air from outside can enter your home quickly heating it up. This means you will need to use an air conditioner to reduce your home’s temperature.
How Double Glazing Can Reduce Heat Loss in Your Home
Double glazing can reduce heat loss in your home by slowing down the movement of heat from one side to the other. This is due to there being two panes of glass in a single frame instead of one in single glazed windows. The panes are separated by a gap filled with gas that has a high insulation ability such as argon that also further slows the movement of heat.
Again, they are far better at keeping the heat in your home than single glazed or even old double glazed windows. This makes your home more energy efficient meaning you will be spending less on your energy bills.
What Other Benefits Does Double Glazing Offer?
Double glazing can offer many benefits to your home including:
Noise Reduction
If you live next to a busy main road or other noisy areas then double glazing will likely be a worthwhile investment for you.
Double glazing is efficient at reducing outside noise. This is due to their high insulation ability that can dampen outside noise more efficiently than single glazed or old double glazed windows.
So, you can enjoy some peace in the comfort of your own home with double glazing.
Security
Double glazed windows can increase your home’s security by offering an extra layer of protection. If you have single glazed windows or old damaged double glazed windows then your home’s security could be compromised.
This is because double glazing has two panes of glass instead of one in a single frame which makes them harder to break. Old and damaged windows also make your home an easy target for intruders as they are weaker and therefore easier to break.
So, double glazing can be a worthwhile investment for your home’s security.
Increased Property Value
While installing double glazing in your home can be an expensive investment, it can be worthwhile for your home’s value.
Installing new double glazed windows can increase your home’s value and make it more inviting to potential buyers if you plan on selling.
Looking for Double Glazing?
If you are looking for double glazing or new double glazed windows then you can get a free no obligation quote.
At Homeshield Scotland, our range of A+ premium double glazed window styles offer the highest levels of insulation and security. In addition to this, we have various colours and finishes to choose from.
You can also save up to £2,500 on new windows and doors when you recycle your old ones.
