It is good to check the availability of double glazed windows when you are renovating the windows of your property to improve the aesthetics. For sure, installation of double glazed windows will cost you more compared to the installation of single-paned equivalent. However, in the long run, the initial expensive cost you spent on double glazed windows will result in future savings particularly in energy costs.
Here are the advantages and disadvantages of double glazed windows installation.
Savings in Energy Costs - One main advantage of installing double glazed windows is that these creates an airtight construction thus, heat is prevented from going out and coming inside. Because of this airtight construction, the energy required to heat up a place is a lot lesser thus, resulting to extremely lower gas and electricity bills. If you want to increase the insulation of your windows, you can add up to third or fourth layer. For each pane of glass added, the ability of the window to prevent losing heat is improved.
Sound Insulation - Another advantage of double glazed windows is they help improve the sound insulation by making a concrete barrier between your property's inside and the outside; this is really helpful especially if you live in a noisy area or if your property is located on the main road. Aside from that, safety is also another benefit of this type of window because it is harder to break a double glazed window than a single-paned window.
Prevents Condensation Build-up - Condensation occurs if humid air comes into contact with a surface with much lower temperature, which results in formation of droplets of water. It is usually required to turn the heating up to reverse the effects of condensation which is making a room much cooler than it needs to be. But, with double glazed windows, build up of condensation is prevented which means you do not have to worry about it.
Limit Damage to Furniture - Double glazed windows can help reduce the amount of sunlight that can enter inside your property, therefore the likeliness that damages brought by the sunlight on your furniture, carpet, wall paintings, and the like items on your home, will be reduced.
The disadvantages are as follows:
Non-repairable - If the windows are not installed properly, resulting to failure of being airtight, then air condensation or moisture will begin to build-up, which is hard or impossible to clear and will also turn the parts of the window opaque. If the windows are installed already, it is impossible to take them out for repair. In severe situations, the windows might need to be replaced.
Traps Heat - One of the advantages mentioned earlier is that double glazed windows are energy sufficient since they trap heat inside however, this cannot be said especially during summer. It is truly uncomfortable and stuffy if heat is trapped inside during the year's warmer months. Using a window tint is the solution for this, however this will require you extra costs.