What are the Benefits of Installing Double Glazed Doors in Your Home?

Double or even triple glazing on doors and windows is fast becoming a trend due to obvious benefits. Simple double glazing involves the use of two glass panels with an air gap in between. These glass panes are enclosed in aluminum or uPVC channels that are then fitted inside frames made of aluminum or uPVC or timber. More sophisticated manufacturers offer bespoke double glazing that uses hardened or tempered low iron glass with or without coatings encased in air tight channels that are then filled with inert gas. These panels may even incorporate blinds within the two glass panes. Even the simplest double glazed door confers quite a few benefits.

Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency is obviously at the top of the list. If you live in areas that can become quite cold in winter then double or triple glazing on doors is necessary from energy conservation perspective. Double glazing serves as an insulator. Warm air inside the house remains inside and cold air remains outside in winter. In summer the reverse is true. If you choose double glazed doors by Prime Windows that incorporate inert gas filling and total sealing, energy efficiency increases even more.

Acoustic barrier

If you live in areas where noise is high then you need double glazed doors. Gas filled or normal air filled double glazing serves as an acoustic barrier and will give you plenty of peace and quiet. The right laminated double glazing can reduce sound levels by as much as 35 decibels. How much the sound is reduced depends on thickness of the glass and the cavity between the glass. Vacuum of course gives the highest sound insulation figures but it may not be practical so opt for inert gas filled double glass glazing for doors with the right seals between the frames and glazing.

Reduced condensation

When there is high humidity in the air you will notice condensation on single panes of glass which is due to temperature differences. Use double glass glazing and the problem does not arise as the inner warm pane is insulated from the outer cold pane of glass. Misting may occur between the two panes but if inert gas filled glazing is used, this problem does not arise.

If you have large door openings then using single pane glass would mean use of thicker glass to confer structural strength which means use of thicker frames and the whole assembly becomes unwieldy. If you use double glazed doors then thinner glass may be used and at the same time, the door achieves solid looks and improved aesthetics as well as ease of use.

These are the obvious advantages of double glazed doors. Existing doors with single glazing can easily be converted to double glazed doors by Prime Windows who specialize in retrofits. The single glazing is removed and a made-to-measure double glazing with a frame is installed in place leading to a dramatic improvement in aesthetics and performance. Savings in energy costs will help recoup the investment over time.