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What Windows Are Great For Winter?

Kenneth Stevenson 3 min read

As winter draws in and the weather gets colder, more of us will be looking for ways to keep our homes warm and cozy without using excess energy. Your windows are a great place to start when it comes to minimizing heat loss! Make sure you have the best glazing to benefit you when the snow, wind, and rain set in. If you think you could do with an upgrade, essex glazing can help get you ready for a drop in temperature. Read on to find out more about glazing and which windows are best for the winter.

Types of glazing

The type of glazing that the windows in your home are made up of may not seem like the most important feature – however, they play a huge role when it comes to protecting your home, keeping you warm and even soundproofing your space. Here are 3 of the most popular types of glazing that you may find used in properties, and the benefits that come with them.

Single glazing

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This type of glazing is outdated and is mostly only found in period properties or used as internal glass. It is made up of one pane of glass in a frame. It stopped being used in modern homes for a few reasons – the single glass panel is thin and does not provide protection from the weather, or intruders, and it can be smashed very easily. It does not provide you with any way to insulate your home, meaning the warm air can pass through the window, and cold air can circulate into your space. Because of this, it is mainly only found in interior windows, or used in sheds or outbuildings. It is not suitable for properties in modern times.

Double glazing

If you’re a homeowner, the likelihood is that you will have heard of double glazing. This type of glazing was made as an improvement on single glazing. It is made up of two pieces of glass sealed within a frame that is separated by a layer of air. As you’d expect, the two layers of glass make a double-glazed window stronger, which increases security for your family, and means that they are weather-resistant. The layers of glass and air make it harder for heat to escape from the home, reducing heat loss more effectively than single glazing. If you live in a particularly built-up area, double glazing can help you to soundproof your home, to keep the sound of the street out, so you can create a peaceful atmosphere.

Tripe glazing

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This is the newest and most advanced type of glazing, and by now you’ve probably guessed why it is called triple glazing – it is made up of three panes of glass in a frame, with layers of air between each. Tripe glazing offers the same benefits that you’d find with double glazing but to a higher standard. You’ll benefit from increased insulation, noise reduction and security. The only issue with this type of glazing is that it is expensive, and it’s still not known whether it is worth investing in unless you live in very cold climates.

Which is best for winter?

So, with winter coming up, how do you know which type of glazing is best? With the cold weather, you’ll need to take advantage of a type of glazing that can keep the heat in and the cold out – double or triple glazing can help with this. If you already have these windows in your home, but you want to make sure they are as effective as possible, make sure that they are sealed correctly all the way around, with no gaps or cracks that could let cold air through. You should also make sure your home is sufficiently insulated in other ways too, like in your roof space and cavity walls – you could also use draft excluders to ensure your home stays toasty without having to use a lot of energy.

Kenneth Stevenson

Kenneth is a home design enthusiast and a professional content writer for RapidHomeDirect.com. He is committed to helping customers discover exciting and customisable home designs that range from classic to modern chic by providing high-quality information and product reviews. Through his writing, he hopes to help his readers make an informed decision when purchasing furniture or architectural products for their homes.

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