If you have an older house that hasn’t been renovated yet, you may notice that the windows have single glazing. You may decide to keep the windows that already exist and to not bother changing them, but there are cons and pros to this. During the summer, only having single glazing can be beneficial, as heat will easily escape and keep the inside of your home cool. Single glazing is also cheaper to maintain and fit if it needs replacing due to the thinner material. However, during the winter, your house will be cold. It will not hold insulation well and the heat will simply disappear through the window. Although the thin sheet of glass is easier to fit, it is also delicate and can shatter quickly, which will make it easy for intruders to get in. Sound insulation wouldn’t exist, which isn’t ideal if you have a family and you live somewhere with sound pollution. Condensation will also be an issue, potentially causing mould.
On the other hand, double glazing has more pros than cons. You get the benefit of insulation, due to the small gap between the glass panels, making it harder for heat to travel through, therefore keeping the warmth in the interior. This will save money at the same time on energy bills. The double layer also makes it harder for anyone to break in and protects your family and home from danger. Sound insulation will also be a lot better, blocking out unwanted sound pollution. The only real cons of double glazing is the price, as the material and installation, call DTU today for all Double glazing and Trade Doors in Poole.
