Double The Glaze
You might be sceptical about having double-glazed windows on your new home as suggested by your home builder. For some, this scepticism is rooted in the fact that double-glazed windows are significantly more expensive than their single-glazed counterparts.
This is not an unjustified expense considering the various beneficial aspects that double-glazed windows offer as compared to traditional single-pane windows.
Here is a quick look at some of these beneficial aspects.
Block Out More Noise
Double-glazed windows are beneficial in the sense that they can block out more noise than conventional single-glazed windows can. This can prove to be a highly beneficial feature if your house is to be built next to a busy street, for example. The level of noise that gets into your living spaces has a direct bearing on how comfortable you will be every time you're indoors.
Double-glazed windows provide an additional barrier that noise has to penetrate through before it gets to your indoor living spaces. You're more likely to have a serene indoor environment with double-glazed windows because they will help to block out more noise.
Upholstery Protection
Direct exposure to sunlight is known to be a major cause of damage to household items such as furniture. Continued exposure to excess sunlight is therefore likely to damage the material that your furniture items are made of.
Just as is the case with noise, double-glazed windows are more effective at blocking out the sun's rays because the extra glazing provides an additional obstacle through which light and heat from the sun have to penetrate.
This means that double-glazed windows offer superior protection for your furniture items, thereby increasing their durability and reducing the need for frequent repairs to or replacement of such items.
Burglar Protection
You might also want to drop the worry on double-glazed windows for the fact that your home will be much more secure with these windows than it would with single-glazed windows.
It is easier for a burglar to gain access to your home if you have single-glazed windows because they are less structurally sound. Therefore, anyone trying to break into your home will have a more difficult time if you have double-glazed windows.
The higher initial cost of purchase is a small price to pay for double-glazed windows considering what you stand to gain should you choose to invest in this type of windows. Contact a window company in your area to learn more.
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