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How Double Glazing Works And Why It Is So Popular
Of all the glass products that exist for use in domestic and commercial properties, double glazing is the one that almost everyone has heard of. That applies even if they do not have double-glazing themselves. Sometimes called “insulated glazing”, double glazing had existed from as far back as the 1870s when the early versions of it were installed in countries such as Germany, Switzerland, and Scotland.
Given that none of those three countries is considered holiday “hot spots“, it should give you a clue as to why double glazing was used, and well done if you said to keep out the cold. Before double glazing, what would happen was that the second sheet of glass was installed in the winter months and then removed when warmer temperatures arrived in spring. The work required, and the inconvenience led to the search for a better alternative, and double glazing was the solution.
How Is Double Glazing Constructed?
You do not need to be a glazing expert to understand that double glazing involves two panes of glass. They are set within a frame, often made from aluminium or uPVC, and the gap between these two panes of glass is filled with an inert gas, which in most cases will be argon gas. The frame is then sealed to ensure that none of the gas escapes. Other than a different inert gas, variables can include the thickness of the glass panes and the material used for the frame. The plane can then be used for windows or glass balustrading etc.