Double glazing: Things to know before installing them
Double glazing your doors and windows has got several added advantages to it apart from providing better insulation to your house. But it is quite an expensive deal. So, before you get a double glazing installation done, you need to keep certain things in your mind. If you proceed to install double glazing without having a proper knowledge, you may end up incurring a heavy loss as once installation is done it cannot be undone. Here in this article, we are going to mention a handful of features that you look for while getting double glazing installed.
Features to look for in a double glazing
Following are the features that you should look for before getting double glazing installed:
The warranty offered and its coverage: An appropriate way to judge the manufacturer’s trust in their product is to check the longevity of the warranty they offer on them. The most standard warranty period you should opt for is 10 years. Also, make sure that the warranty includes UPVC tarnishing and shoddy products too.
Grading by WER: The complete insulation level of your house will be primarily suggested by the multi-colored stamp of WER (which stands for Window Energy Ratings). Starting from A to G, the WER ranks the presentation offered by the products. An A++ grade is considered the best in terms of energy efficiency while G grade is considered the lowermost.
Fabrication of the spacers: Spacers can be described as the interior strips placed through the border of the fastened double glazed section. Spacers made up of aluminum are known to be good heat conductors whereas the spacers manufactured by non-metallic materials such as plastic and rubber are more effectual thermally. Thus, before installing double glazing you should make sure to go for ‘Warm Edge' spacers which refer to the ones made up synthesized products including plastics and rubbers.
The points mentioned above are the properties you should go for while choosing double glazed doors and windows in your house. Hence, if you keep these in mind you are assured to avail the best double glazing leads in the market.
