Double glazing is becoming more popular in Canberra, however, there are various levels of double glazing and all should be assessed before you go ahead and order some.
If the airgap between your glass units is less than 12 mm or more than 20mm, you are not getting the best double glazing. Many companies sell a 6 to 8 mm airgap and frankly, this is a waste of your money. You will be very disappointed with the outcome and it will not feel like you have improved your windows or doors.
For existing aluminium, some companies are putting another aluminium window in front of your old window which creates a double glazing effect. The downsides are that you lose a lot of your windows sill, there is dust collecting in the middle and you now have two windows to open for airflow instead of one.
There are some companies that remove the single piece of glass and use a system where they can fit a double glazed unit in its place with a fin. If you get a decent airgap and your existing windows are in good condition then is is a good outcome.
The best way is to remove the existing window or door and to put a new sealed unit in. Solace Creations has three levels of double glazed windows and doors on offer:
Premium double glazed aluminium - non insulated aluminium frame with a premium double glazed unit that has at least a 12mm argon filled space between the two glass pieces.
uPVC double glazed windows and doors - insulated frame with a premium double glazed unit that has at least a 12mm argon filled space between the two glass pieces.
Thermally broken aluminium - insulated frame with a premium double glazed unit that has at least a 12mm argon filled space between the two glass pieces.
When we install the window or door, we insulate between the timber reveal and the stud work for an excellent seal and silicone all around the windows.
It is great that you want to double glaze but save up and do it properly for a good outcome. For now, curtains and blinds shut as it gets cool at 4pm with see you through until you can afford the good ones.
For more information, call Solace Creations Double Glazing on 6260 1621 or come and see our showroom at 17 Townsville Street Fyshwick.
If the airgap between your glass units is less than 12 mm or more than 20mm, you are not getting the best double glazing. Many companies sell a 6 to 8 mm airgap and frankly, this is a waste of your money. You will be very disappointed with the outcome and it will not feel like you have improved your windows or doors.
For existing aluminium, some companies are putting another aluminium window in front of your old window which creates a double glazing effect. The downsides are that you lose a lot of your windows sill, there is dust collecting in the middle and you now have two windows to open for airflow instead of one.
There are some companies that remove the single piece of glass and use a system where they can fit a double glazed unit in its place with a fin. If you get a decent airgap and your existing windows are in good condition then is is a good outcome.
The best way is to remove the existing window or door and to put a new sealed unit in. Solace Creations has three levels of double glazed windows and doors on offer:
Premium double glazed aluminium - non insulated aluminium frame with a premium double glazed unit that has at least a 12mm argon filled space between the two glass pieces.
uPVC double glazed windows and doors - insulated frame with a premium double glazed unit that has at least a 12mm argon filled space between the two glass pieces.
Thermally broken aluminium - insulated frame with a premium double glazed unit that has at least a 12mm argon filled space between the two glass pieces.
When we install the window or door, we insulate between the timber reveal and the stud work for an excellent seal and silicone all around the windows.
It is great that you want to double glaze but save up and do it properly for a good outcome. For now, curtains and blinds shut as it gets cool at 4pm with see you through until you can afford the good ones.
For more information, call Solace Creations Double Glazing on 6260 1621 or come and see our showroom at 17 Townsville Street Fyshwick.
