Double glazed windows are made from two panes of glass; the panes are separated by a layer of inert gas such as argon or air and then permanently sealed. Double paned windows in Honolulu, HI provide a superior barrier between the temperature outside the home and inside it because the space between the glass panes acts as an insulator. Glass today is a far cry from what it was years ago, the glass that is typically used in double glazed windows is coated with a material that prevents heat from entering the house during the summer and keeps heat in during the colder months. Double glazed windows in Honolulu, HI are used for both new home construction and as replacement window units.
The glass that is used in a double glazed window unit can regular glass or decorative, however the most common glass used is high performance, low emissivity (Low E). Low E glass has an almost invisible layer of metal on the glass surface along with another special coating that is chosen to accommodate the climate where the windows will be installed. Low solar gain glass is the choice for areas which have very hot summers and moderate winters whereas high solar gain glass is used in just the opposite environment; bitter cold winters and cool summers. Moderate solar gain glass is very popular in any climate as it lets in a lot of light and is often the choice for areas where it is mild all year.
Double glazed windows that use an inert gas between the panes, often argon, is said to be a better insulator than those units which are sealed with only air between the panes. Inert gasses such as argon are known to allow less heat to escape and less cold to enter due to the higher density of gas over air. Factory made double glazed windows that are used for replacement purposes or for new home construction are sealed to further enhance the insulating qualities as well as a way to eliminate condensation forming between the two panes.
Double glazed windows have a number of benefits, one of which is the fact that they will increase the value of the home. Perhaps the most significant benefit is their energy saving qualities as they keep the home cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Double glazed windows are low maintenance and offer better protection from ambient noise and are more secure than single pane windows in Honolulu, HI.
High quality windows in Honolulu, HI are available from CCI Window Company. The windows have the best quality, the best value and the best in sound reduction as well as having five levels of low-E glass. Click here to know more.
