Also called Insulated Glass, Double Glazing comprises of two glass panels.  An inert gas which does not conduct energy is inserted between two glass panels, so that the heat energy is prevented from passing through significantly. The gap between the two panels in Double glazing contains a spacing which is normally 12 mm to 20 mm deep. The inert gases that can be used are Argon, Krypton & Xenon. But the most popular is Argon due to its economy.

Then what is low emissivity Glass?

Low emissivity glass is also a type of Double Glazing which has a coating of low emissivity in the inner side of one glass pane. This does not require the filling of Argon gas.

From a point of view of energy optimizing your aging home, the necessity for using double glazing windows or doors is a foregone conclusion. Statistics show almost 15% – 25% of heat is lost (or gained as the case may be) through glass doors and windows. Other useful features of double glazing windows and doors are better safety, energy savings, better acoustic properties, style & design, attractive glasses & frames of modern material. The last but not the least important feature is that it is easy to install.

The Resistance to heat transfer is measured by the R value which is about 1 in single pane glass. This improves to about 7 in the case of Double Glazing saving quite a lot of Thermal Energy in the winter and also considerable electricity in the summer.

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