Double Glazing Canterbury

With around 40% of heat lost through single-glazed windows, is it any wonder your home is so cold during a harsh South Island winter? Retrofitted double glazing will make a huge difference. It acts as an insulating layer in two ways; it retains heat inside the home while stopping cold air outside the house from coming in. It works like the traditional insulation we install in ceilings, walls and under floors.

At the same time, double glazing dramatically reduces condensation. Waking up to wet windows on the inside is not just alarming but also a threat to your family’s wellbeing. It’s a sign that the rest of your home has excessive moisture in the air, which can promote excessive mould and mildew growth. Left unchecked, this can cause various health issues, from coughs and colds to severe cardiac or respiratory conditions, such as asthma. Double glazing goes a long way to drying out your home and making it a far healthier place to live.

Like our insulation, double glazing is a wise investment. It’s a one-off cost that will pay rich dividends for many years. You’ll notice this when you look at your lower monthly power bills. Double glazing retains heat in winter to keep your home warm, and in summer, it cools things down by stopping hot air from entering your home. As a result, you minimise your reliance on electric heating and cooling devices, which is reflected in decreased energy costs.

With the rising cost of living being such an issue in New Zealand right now, it’s good to know that you can save substantial amounts of money on your power bills through new build and retrofit double glazing, as well as other forms of insulation.

Double glazing has long been associated with noise reduction. It’s a simple yet effective method to lower the volume of the outside world, including noisy neighbours, traffic, aircraft, construction, trains and other sources.

Double glazing absorbs more sound energy than a single glazed window, with the gap between the two panes acting as a buffering zone that traps sound. Some studies estimate that this can reduce external noise by up to 60% and create a quiet and peaceful home interior. It could also make for a healthier home. The World Health Organisation found that prolonged exposure to excessive noise can be linked to stress, sleep and even conditions like cardiovascular disease. Double glazing could be just what the doctor ordered by lessening noise and improving your mental and physical wellbeing.