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What Is The Energy Efficient Glazing Used In Windows?

Updated: Oct 3

Energy-efficient glazing used in windows keeps the heat locked inside your homes, but that's not the only thing they do. These energy-efficient glazing windows are much more beneficial than you know, from increasing noise isolation to even improving your house's security. And, they also reduce the carbon footprint, thus being more environmentally friendly. That's just the tip of the iceberg. Let us tell you more about what efficient energy glazing in windows really is and the many benefits it provides. So, continue reading!


Energy Efficient Glazing -What is it?

An energy-efficient glazed window is usually made of at least two sheets of glass which are then put together inside a single unit with double or triple coatings done on the glass. The material keeping the energy-efficient glazing sealed inside it is usually made up of aluminium, timber, or polymer composites, such as PVC-U. Depending on the shape and where the window or door will be used, the containing material can have one or more glass layers sealed inside of it.


What is in-between the two glass sheets in a single sealed component?

These energy-efficient glazing in windows provide insulation to keep the warm air from escaping your house. It does this by incorporating air holes that keep the warm air inside, or in other words, keep your house's temperature warm as it is without letting the outside cold temperature affect it much by being an insulator. Furthermore, some liquid or gas is used between the glass sheets, like Argon, Xenon, or Krypton. These fluids decrease any heat transfer through them and so reduce the heat losses through the window. Gases like Argon have small conductivity, so they don't allow heat to be 'conducted' through them from the inside, thus keeping the heat trapped well within the house. And, these gases also reduce noise levels by interacting with the sound waves coming to and from inside the house. To utilize maximum security from your windows, contact a professional glazing company in London.


What is the material used for the frame?

Not only the glass is what makes these glazing windows efficient, but the frame also adds to the energy efficiency as it's made up of specific materials for that purpose. Each frame material has its own advantages as well. Here are a few of them:


  •  Aluminium frames are modern in a way that their production doesn't have much effect on the environment, and they can be recycled. These frames are usually thin and thus, have an aesthetic and attractive look.


  •  Wooden frames are friendly for the environment as well as


  • The PVC-U has a good life span(around20 years), and it is recyclable as well


  • Composite frames are used to incorporate the different desired benefits of the above three frame materials by being a mixture of them.



What are the advantages of energy-efficient glazing in windows:


There are many benefits that the energy-efficient glazing windows provide, and as the world keeps on moving towards better technological advancements, their advantages keep on improving as well. Here are some of the major benefits of energy-efficient glazing in windows:

Increase energy efficiency: As their name suggests, the energy-efficient glazing in windows decrease the total amount of energy needed to heat/cool your house.

By incorporating these windows and other energy-efficient items, such as protection from wall cavities, space protection, etc., the overall energy usage of your house decreases significantly.

Improve noise isolation: Having three glass sheets with sealing on both sides creates a quiet private space inside the house, free from outside noises, by decreasing the medium-to-high frequency sound waves passing through the windows. Better heat-trapping: The air or gas holes present in between the glazing saves the heat from moving in or out of the house, thus maintaining the warmth in cold weather and coldness in hotter weather inside.


Reduced condensation: The formation of condensation on the windows and doors can be dangerous. This condensation forms when the moist air comes into contact with a cold surface, the windows in this case. This risk is eliminated when you use energy efficient glazing in windows.

Security of the house: A window with two (or more) glass sheets sealed together is more secure and prevents becoming a passage in a better way than having only a single sheet of glass. By using laminated glass, this security advantage can be enhanced even more.


Cost-effective: Along with being energy efficient, these glazing windows are cost-effective as well. They reduce the costs of energy required to maintain a certain temperature inside the house by decreasing the heat interactions from the outside. In the long run, this will save you a lot, but that also depends on some other factors, such as how big is the house, who's your energy supplier, and what are the type of windows you will be installing at your place.


Increases houses worth: People nowadays are becoming more and more aware of the impacts a house has on their ecological living. So, by having energy-efficient glazing windows installed at your place, you can use them to get your house sold for a much better price.



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