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Double Glazing Can Help You Get a 7 Star Rating

By Jamie Bonnefin on Jul 18, 2022 12:53:32 PM

If you are looking for ways to upgrade your home to a 7-star energy rating, one of our suggestions would be to install double-glazed windows and doors. Double glazed windows have a range of benefits that you will definitely notice in the short and long term. However, there are a few drawbacks too.
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Is Double Glazing Worth It?

By Chloe Huang on Sep 27, 2018 12:02:11 PM

The Problem with Windows. 

Windows can have a drastic effect on the thermal performance of a building. Up to 40% of a home’s heat can be lost through conduction or radiation at the window, and up to 87% of its heat can enter through solar gain. This unwanted heat flow can be devastating for the energy efficiency of any project.

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