Double Glazed Windows Discover the Best 6 Types

Double Glazed windows come in different coatings and styles.  The choice of coating and style would regulate  the amount of heat and light that could pass through the window.  Therefore,  in buying double glazed windows, you have to check the specs of your window to make sure that what you are buying is suitable for your area.

STYLES:

1. Aluminum Window Frames.

• Economical , resilient and strong
• Can be easily squeezed into the various  shapes required for window parts.
• Biggest disadvantage is the amount of heat lost through the aluminium frame, making houses with these windows less environmentally friendly and more expensive to heat.
• Not advisable in cold climates since frames easily lose heat and absorb cold breeze.

1. Wood-framed Windows.

• Offers aesthetic and traditional appeals
• Have lower U-factors compared with aluminum window frames (ie let less heat in or out)
• Well-built and well-maintained wood windows can have very long life
• However, these windows need regular treatment with paint or wood preservative to expand their useable life.

1. Vinyl Window Frames.

• Do not require painting.
• High-quality insulating value.
• Moisture resistant.
• Maintenance-free.
• Thermal performance is almost the same with wood-framed windows.
• Now available in many finishes, some of which resemble wood.

1. Fibreglass.

• Dimensionally stable
• Thermal performance is better than vinyl and wood
• Are commonly used with high performance glazings
• don’t consumer too much space with its smaller cross-sectional shapes
• Frequently used in industrial environments.

1. Insulated Vinyl

• Most of the features  are the same to standard vinyl frames
• Thermal performance is more superior than standard vinyl and wooden frames
• Usually used with high-performance glazings

1. Hybrid/Composite Window Frames
2. Hybrid

• Contain two or more frame materials
• Are created to reduce exterior maintenance needs .
• Vinyl-Wood windows are created so households can choose the kind of appearance they want .

1. Composite

• Superbly stable
• The same or even more improved thermal properties than conventional wood
• Enhanced moisture and decay resistant properties
• Can be painted much like wood

COATINGS:

1. Clear Glass.

• High visible light can easily pass through
• Helps gain and retain heat within the home

1. Bronze/Gray Tinted Glass.

• Minimized  solar gain which yields less heat absorption into the home
• Transmission of light is controlled .

1. High Performance Tinted Glass.

• Normally light Green and Blue in color
• Gains solar energy more than bronze/tint
• Transmits more light into the home

1. Low Emittance Coating.

• Transparent coatings.
• Its formulation allows high, moderate or low solar gain from the window.

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Posted by Carlos Sagastume on July 4, 2010. Filed under HUD Homes. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry