Types of Partitions: Double Glazed Window

TYPES OF PARTITIONS
DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOW
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Double glazed window
Double glazed windows are frames fitted with two panes of glass that have a space between them, usually
12mm to 16mm. Typically, this gap is filled with normal air, but it can also be filled with argon gas.
This method of double glazing is also called insulated glazing because of the ability to trap the air between
the panes glass which leads to dramatic reductions of heat and noise transmissions.
• Components of Double Glazed Windows:

There are 6 main components of a double glazed windows unit: the glass pans, the primary seal, the
secondary seal, the cavity, and the spacer bar. Additionally, often there is a desiccant between the panes in
order to absorb any moisture and to stop fog from forming between them. Furthermore, the windows can
be either transparent, tinted, or layered with a reflective coating.
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• Types and Longevity of Double Glazed Windows
Depending on our specific requirements, double glazing companies can supply all sorts of double glazed
windows to meet our needs.
We can even choose our windows according to the type of glass, window frame material and shape, type of
spacer bar, and what the space between the glasses will be filled in with.
• Different Types of Glass:
1. Low E-energy Saving Glass:
The glass used in a double glazed window for thermal insulation is called Low-E, or low-emissivity glass.
This type of glass is the best for cold regions where a lot of energy is used to heat the house. Hence, this
type of glass is energy efficient and will help reduce heating bills.
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2. Acoustic Glass:
Acoustic glass has been developed to lessen the levels of unwanted noise from the outside. It is built of two
or more sheets of glass that are bonded together with one or more acoustic interlayers. These layers
weaken the sound waves as they travel through the glass.
3. Self-Cleaning Glass:
Self-cleaning glass is pre-coated with a transparent coating that works to break down the dirt and spread
water evenly around the surface.
4. Safety Glass:
In order to avoid injuries caused by broken glass, toughened and laminated forms of glass have been
developed. If they break, they will not form dangerous shards and splinters in the same way that standard
glass will.
5. Fire Glass:
In order to get protected from fire or smoke, this type of glass is the most optimal solution. The toughening,
laminating, and coating technologies used, makes this glass more resistant to impacts and provides a
barrier that gas, flame, and smoke cannot pass.
6. Security Glass:
This glass, offers, even more, protection than safety glass and can protect from infraction or any type of
aggression towards home. The way it is manufactured is what creates this glass’ unique ability to act as a
protector.
7. Decorative Glass:
The glass used for double glazing can be manufactured in a variety of ways to offer different choices of
patterns, colours, texture, and opacity. This type of glass can be combined with some of the previous
types to improved functionality.
8. Solar Control Glass:
The purpose of the solar control glass is to reflect and filter the sun’s rays, allowing natural light in the
room, without causing discomfort from visual glares. This can be very beneficial for glass roofs or any
building with large glazed areas.
• Types of Frame Materials:
Usually, double glazed window frames are made of timber, aluminium or PVC (plastic derivative). It is very
important to choose the right frame, as this will affect the insulation properties of the window by up to 30
%.
1. PVC Frames:
Also called uPVC, is the most widely used material when it comes to double glazed windows. The reason
for this is that uPVC frames are usually the lowest cost option, but they still provide an excellent insulation
and require very little maintenance. Not only that, but these frames come in many different colours and
finishes. The only downside is that they can suffer from expansion under strong sunlight;
2. Timber Frames:
Timber frames are made from different types of hardwood. They give the home a traditional look and are
very durable. Usually, they are stained and varnished instead of painted. However, even though very
attractive, they are more expensive than the uPVC double glazed window frames and require more
maintenance;
3. Aluminium:
Double glazed frames are least popular mainly because of their high price and poor insulation properties.
Nevertheless, the advantages of this material are that they are strong, secure, low maintenance, and are
expected to last for a very long time.
Advantages of double glazed window:
1. Lower Energy Bills:
Statistics show that nearly 50 to 70 percent of the heat from homes is lost through single glazed windows.
Since double glazed windows have the opposite effect, they will help to save on energy bills.
2. Home Safety:
Double glazed windows are much stronger than the single glazed windows. This helps make double glazed
windows more secure, as the toughened glass is much harder for burglars to break.
3. Peaceful Home:
Double glazed windows are able to reduce up to 60% of the outside noise from coming in. This is especially
important for those who live close to busy urban areas.
4. Keeps Your Furnishing Safe:
if some furniture is exposed to too much sunlight, the heat can begin to damage them. Double glazed
windows, however, limit the amount of direct sunlight and heat that comes into your house, thus eliminating
the risk of your furniture, paintings, carpet, and other objects around home becoming damaged.
5. Increase House Value:
A house with double glazed windows installed has a higher value than those without. Therefore, double
glazed windows are an efficient investment not only for the reasons mentioned above but also in a long-run,
in case you decide to sell your home in the future.

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6. Reduce Your Carbon Footprint:
Double glazing can significantly reduce the emissions of greenhouse gas from heating and cooling, and
that will reduce your carbon footprint on the Earth.
Disadvantages of Double Glazed Windows:

1. Trapped Heat:
While this characteristic of the double glazed windows is what makes them so unique and functional in the
cold seasons, it can have the opposite effect in summer. To fix this problem, you have the option to tint your
windows, but that may add to the overall cost.
2. Can’t Be Repaired:
Double glazed windows can not be fixed. If the seal of the window is not airtight, condensation can appear
between the glass panes. As the windows are already sealed, they can not be pulled apart in order to fix
the problem. The only solution is to repair the whole window.
3. The Initial Cost:
Since double glazed windows contain two glass panes, and thus more material is used to produce them,
their cost increases by default. Though, this should not be of a high concern if you first consider the amount
of savings you’ll have in the long run. Hence, double glazed windows are very likely to be a worthwhile
investment for anyone.

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• Spacer Bars
A spacer bar is the continuous hollow frame that is used to separate the two glass panes in the double
glazed windows. The spacer bar is an important element of the double glazed windows unit and is typically
made of aluminium or low-heat-conductive material (warm-edge spacer).
The aluminium spacer bars are currently the most often used because they are cheap, light, flexible, and
very strong. The warm-edge spacers are however more effective when it comes to insulating against heat.

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TYPES OF PARTITIONS

DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOW

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• Components of Double Glazed Windows:

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Disadvantages of Double Glazed Windows:

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