7 Benefits of Double Glazed Windows in Your Home
Double glazing offers countless benefits, but there are a handful of specific reasons why double glazing is so effective and an increasingly popular choice.
The Australian climate is ever changing, often harsh, and puts a strain on all elements of your home, including your windows and doors. Double glazing windows help you to combat these conditions by improving your living conditions in a number of ways, from increasing your insulation to reducing your energy bills. Double glazing offers a low maintenance solution to inconsistent temperatures within your home, noise pollution and the increasing cost of bills.
Read on to find out the 7 main benefits of installing double glazed windows, and how best to take advantage of them.
Insulation
Double glazed windows offer you better insulation compared to single glazed windows. You can immediately feel the positive effects of double glazed insulation throughout your home, as it creates a comfortable, consistent environment without having to blast the heating or cooling.
At Thermotek Windows & Doors, our windows comprise two panes of glass, insulated with argon gas and framed in uPVC. By adding the space between the glass panes, as well as having more than a single pane of glass, there’s also less condensation, leading to improved moisture control. The insulation allows you to keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
Reduced Energy Bills
Have you ever looked at your heating bill and felt a bit dizzy? The cost of living in Australia is rising, and it can often feel overwhelming. Double glazing is a long-term, cost effective solution to help lower your energy bills, and keep them low.
By adding an extra element of high quality insulation, the heat can no longer be drawn from your home via your windows, adding to the heat gain and keeping the cost of bills down. By reducing the amount of time you need your heating on, you reduce the amount of energy used which in turn means cheaper heating bills.
Temperature Control
In both winter and summer, different parts of our home or office can become warm or cool while others remain at a more comfortable temperature. The main cause of this is heat loss through windows; heat escapes through them in winter. You can lose up to 38% of your building’s energy through your windows, so it’s no wonder why they play such an important role in temperature control. Double glazing greatly reduces this by adding a layer of insulation to keep the cool air out.
Noise Reduction
Whether it’s noisy neighbours, traffic on the roads, or the occasional disturbance, noise pollution can be distracting and disruptive. Double glazed windows can reduce the noise pollution in your home by up to 70%, creating an inviting, peaceful environment for you to live in. This is especially useful for those who have trouble sleeping, or who need peace and quiet during the day or at work.
Increased Property Value
When installing high quality double glazing windows or doors, not only do you benefit from the immediate effects, but the value of your home or office benefits as well. At Thermotek, our double glazed windows offer a 9 star energy rating, which is an impressive thing to have on your property portfolio. Potential buyers, whether they are environmentally conscious or money savvy, will be impressed by the fact they are investing in a lifetime of reduced bills and energy wastage.
Low Maintenance
While some double glazing windows require consistent touch-ups, and sometimes even replacements, uPVC framed double glazed windows require little to no attention. uPVC doesn’t rot like its wooden alternatives, and requires no oiling or sanding at any point in its life.
Locally Made Windows
The last major benefit of double glazing is that you can purchase high quality, long lasting double glazed windows that are manufactured in Australia. By purchasing Australian made double glazed windows, not only are you supporting an Australian business but you are also investing money into a product made to withstand Australian conditions.
There are many double glazing options out there, but it is important to be wary of those made in Europe. Conditions overseas vary greatly from those in Australia, where the UV rays and changing climate can put a strain on double glazing not suited for such harshities. Australian companies like Thermotek understand local conditions, and the quality of our double glazing products is suited specifically to the needs of the Australian climate.
Australian Made Thermotek Double Glazed Windows & Doors
At Thermotek, our double glazed windows and doors give you all of the benefits listed above, as well as being a stylish addition to any build. We offer a number of different double glazing designs and styles, all of the same high quality, manufactured in our Melbourne warehouse. We understand the Australian climate, and our double glazed windows and doors are manufactured to the highest quality in accordance with Australian conditions.
With competitive prices and fantastic customer service, choosing double glazed windows from Thermotek will give you benefits that will last a lifetime. Get in touch with our team today to find out more.
