Whether you want to optimise your energy efficiency, keep your property warm, or you want to reduce or block out sound, double glazed windows work to insulate your property and create the perfect environment for your home.

Double glazing essentially works using two panes of glass sandwiched between a thin layer of gas which works to reduce heat transfer and keep noise to a minimum.

If you live on a busy street or you’re searching for a way to ensure heat or doesn’t escape from your home, double glazing could be the answer. Double glazing doesn’t just work to keep heat in; they also work to keep hot air from coming into your property during warmer months.

Benefits of double glazed windows

If you’re on the fence whether to install single or double glazed glass windows in your home or property, here are some features of double glazing you should be aware of:

• Increase the insulation of your home
• Reduce the noise entering your home from the outside
• Reduce the need for air conditioning during summer
• Reduce your energy bills including heating and cooling costs
• Add value to your home
• Environmentally friendly and adds to the energy efficiency of your property
• A minor increase in the security of your home

The seal that exists between the two panes of glass in a double glazed window will work to add thermal resistance to your windows, controlling the temperature and ensuring air and heating is not escaping through the windows.

Double glazed windows reduce noise and improve security

Thanks to the airtight natural of double glazed windows, your home or property will have improved thermal insulation with the flow-on effect being a reduction in noise and a boost in the security of your home.

If you live on a main road or your neighbours have a habit of having noisy parties, double glazed windows are a fantastic option for a calm and quiet home environment.

Double glazed windows also boost security by deterring thieves thanks to the improved security double glazed windows offers as opposed to easy to break and force open single-paned windows.

Glazed windows are energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly

A special bonus of double glazed windows is their energy efficiency. Windows made with two panes of airtight glass works to keep cool air inside the home during the summer months and warm air in during the winter months when heating is being used.

Single paned glass can allow air to escape easily, and double-paned glass offers consistent temperature control, lowering your energy bills.

If you’re looking to lower your energy bills and ensure you are embracing sustainable practices and your home is an energy-efficient as possible, double glazed windows are a fantastic option for optimum thermal performance.

Cost of double glazed windows

While the cost of double glazing might seem high, there are plenty of long term benefits of installing double glazed windows to your property.

Double glazing will block out noise, lower energy and heating costs, add more security and add value to your property.

The average cost of double glazed windows is around $1200 to $1400 per square metre. On average if you are installing double glazed windows for an average size house, you might expect to pay around $30,000.

The cost of double glazed windows will vary if your windows are custom made, however, generally speaking, to get a firm quote it is always best to have a chat with your local double glazing window specialist.

There are plenty of benefits for installing double glazed windows in your home; if you’re looking to boost your energy efficiency and lower your energy bills, double glazing will help the overall performance of your windows.