Make your Home Energy Efficient with Double Glazing
Rising energy prices are nothing new, they seem to overtake the cost of living with power-hungry corporations charging more than they should. If you have decided the time has come to do something about your energy costs, think about double glazed windows, which is the smart way to reduce your energy consumption.
Huge heat loss
Your home’s surface area is around 40% glass and a single pane of glass causes a lot of temperature transfer; a double-glazed unit is hermetically sealed, which greatly reduces the heat transfer from the exterior to interior or vice versa. A thermal break is also added to aluminium frames to prevent condensation, which a great improvement; install energy efficient windows and see your energy consumption plummet.
Summer heat
The Australian summer can be brutal, endless days of blazing sun and this is a time when your climate control system works overtime, keeping the interior cool. Once you install energy efficient double glazing, you will notice the a/c isn’t working as much as it used to. The desired temperature remains for longer periods, which means the a/c doesn’t kick in until a considerable change occurs.
Online solutions
Google can take you to a leading Australian double-glazing outfit and they would be happy to send a technician to your home to discuss the many options, which include type and location of window openings, frame material (aluminium/PVC), glass type and style. The rep measures up and after all options are chosen, a written quote can be issued. If you are ready to move forward, a surveyor visits a few days later to take precise measurements and confirm specifications. The units are fabricated in the factory and delivered onsite; bespoke solutions ensure a perfect fit and a team of installers can finish a family home in 2 days.
Wise long-term investment
Once you have reduced your energy consumption, you are saving every single month, reducing your carbon footprint at the same time. The Australian government is committed to reducing energy consumption, you might be able to get a grant for the project, which would make it even more attractive.
Many Aussie homeowners are turning to energy efficient windows to save energy and the benefits are indeed many.
