Double Glazed Windows, come in a variety of different frame materials and various window configurations. Our uPVC double glazed windows are five times more energy efficient compared to Single Glazing and thus go a long way towards reducing your Carbon Footprint as well as increasing the comfort in your house as well as the obvious added benefits of reducing noise considerably.
Over a life cycle of a house which is of 30 years plus, energy efficient systems like double glazing windows and doors should be a mandatory choice as not only they pay themselves over 7 years by saving electricity cost, but they reduce the Carbon footprint over the entire span of the house. With energy costs always on the up at an exponential rate , by making your home a green home, double glazed windows and doors in Perth should be a must have as everyone of us need to do our bit for the environment for the future generations.
The Government also understands the importance of energy efficient homes which is why they are all set to increase the energy efficiency standards to a Mandatory 7 star by 2022. This target can only be achieved by upgrading the window systems from the current single glazing to more energy efficient systems like uPVC double glazing windows. Since all upgrades in regards to wall insulation, ceiling insulation have already been looked at and implemented, the biggest source of energy leaking comes from the windows which currently are the poorest performers in the building envelope. Europe and America are leaders when it comes to implementing energy efficiency measures, and they have been using double glazed windows for the past 30 years. Currently in their market all windows are with a U value performance of less than 1Wm2/K. Compare this to the single glazed aluminium windows used in Australia which have a U value of 6.7Wm2/K. Whilst a big jump to use windows systems as good as Europe would be far sighted, however very affordable and highly energy efficient double glazed windows and doors in Perth are available which have a payback period of less than 7 years.
Increased security using multiple locking systems and double layered glass makes uPVC double glazed windows and doors highly secure, improvement in sound reduction of upto 70%, much better sealing to minimize air infiltration all contributes to what an ideal window system should be.
The cost of double glazed windows and doors can only come down once its market share increases. This is in turn passed onto the customers who can have a better deal. Whether you are looking to upgrade to double glazed windows in Perth as part of your next renovation, or looking to build a new property, it will be the best decision you will have ever make as it is going to last you till the lifespan of the house and all the added benefits double glazed windows bring with it can be enjoyed by one and all. The reasoning is very simple for any house you will need windows anyway, you are only paying for the difference in cost between single glazing and double glazing which is going to get paid off over time, but the comfort and benefits of double glazed windows will stay with you for life
