| The winter has arrived. Residing in cold climates mean | | | | are looking forward to decorate your new home in a |
| that you need to ensure that your house stays warm | | | | way that is both attractive and welcoming, double |
| and cozy during these months. One way to ensure | | | | glazing is an excellent idea as it is available in a variety |
| that is by double glazing your windows. Double glazing | | | | of different styles. Not only can you choose the color, |
| is the process by which a window is formed using two | | | | but also the design of your windows. Choose frames |
| panes of glass with a space between the panes. At | | | | for your windows, from UPVC, hardwood, aluminum |
| least several millimeters of space exists between the | | | | and other materials. Aluminum will be more pleasing to |
| two panes of glass. The space between the panes | | | | the eye while UPVC will insulate more effectively. |
| traps the air and thus forms a sort of insulation. Before | | | | Keeping the rain, wind, noise and condensation also |
| sealing the unit, it must be made sure that there is no | | | | becomes easier. |
| moisture between the panes by sealing it with a drying | | | | Environmentally too, double glazing is a great idea. |
| agent. One thing that must be made sure is that the | | | | Believe it or not, houses contribute a whopping 28% in |
| glazed unit must be airtight. Condensation is a | | | | total carbon dioxide emission! When you replace your |
| sure-shot indicator of the presence of moisture inside | | | | standard single pane windows, you do your bit by |
| the panes and the fact that the unit is not airtight. It is | | | | reducing carbon emissions and combating global |
| very important to choose the right contractor for this | | | | warming. You also can get rid of noise pollution here. |
| kind of work as double glazed windows cannot be | | | | But the best for the last, double glazing your windows |
| repaired; they have to be replaced by a new one. | | | | will save you money! When it cuts the heat loss of |
| If your windows are normal single-paned ones, your | | | | your home, it keeps you warm and naturally you reach |
| home could be losing more than 60% of its heat | | | | out for the heater less. You can actually save a pretty |
| through it! Double glazed windows can actually stop | | | | packet each year on your heating bills. While you are |
| the loss of heat keeping your home warm and cozy | | | | choosing your window, look for ones who are |
| even during the chilly wintry weather. They are | | | | energy-efficient. These are the windows which will be |
| extremely secure too. An intruder will most probably | | | | saving you energy and money in the process. Double |
| be entering your home through a window and or a | | | | glazing your windows may be a bit more expensive |
| door. Double glazing makes a window strong and hard | | | | than standard single paned ones, but they are going to |
| which makes it all the more difficult to break into. They | | | | be a better investment in the long run. |
| also come with their very own locking systems. If you | | | | |