We all know that double glazing is a must for any home. In fact it pretty much comes as standard on all newbuild homes as it is one of the easiest ways for a home to be green. Double glazing is easy to install if you haven’t got it yet. Just ask a Tewkesbury Double Glazing Firmfix to have a look for you. Go to Firmfix to get more details.
What is it about double glazing that makes it so special? What does it do and how does it work?
Double glazing is amazing stuff as it keeps heat in a home and stops the cold getting in as well, Not only that, it is very good at keeping out the sun’s heat and UV rays. This means that you don’t have to have the heating so high in the winter time, reducing your gas bill and the world’s resources plus it also means that you don’t have to worry about getting sun burn through the window if you are looking out of it or sitting next to it.
Double glazing is two pieces of glass but they are not wedged tightly together. There is a good sizable gap between the two pieces so that a void can be created. This void is what acts as a barrier between the two and this void of bear vacuum makes it hard for temperatures like heat and cold to penetrate through the glass and the void to get into the home.