Why You Should Upgrade Your Doors With Double Glazing
Why You Should Upgrade Your Doors With Double Glazing
Across Europe, double glazing is commonplace, and most homes and businesses are fitted with it. Europeans have taken great strides in making their homes more energy efficient, but in Australia, we’re lagging behind. It’s estimated that as many as 85% of all Australian homes are still fitted with single glazed windows, which will significantly affect both heating bills and the environment.
Here at Ecostar, we’re passionate about double glazing and its many benefits. But why bother installing double glazed windows when they’re noticeably more expensive than their single pane counterparts? Put simply, they save you money over time. Double glazed windows are more thermally efficient and make regulating the temperature in your home easier. You won’t need to run the air con at full power all summer, nor will you constantly need the central heating in the winter. Your energy bills will drop, so you’ll save money and reduce your carbon footprint.
In other words, while the initial cost might make your eyes water, it’s offset by long-term savings. Australian homeowners are gradually coming around to the benefits of double glazing, but one area that’s often overlooked is doors. This is understandable. If you’re looking to upgrade the glass in your home, you’re more likely to focus on a beautiful set of French casement windows or a large tilt and turn window than any of your doors. It’s worth remembering to upgrade your doors as well though. Less heat is lost through doors than windows, but anything you can do to improve the thermal efficiency is worthwhile.
Benefits of Double Glazed Doors
Whether you’re planning to update a set of aluminium stacker doors or a composite door with a comparatively small window, installing double glazing is an investment. And it has several advantages.
For starters, there’s the reduced condensation. Single pane windows are usually covered in moisture when the weather gets colder, which often leads to mould or rot in the frames. Double glazed windows don’t have this problem. The gap between the panes provides an extra layer of insulation, so the cold air outside and the warm air in the house don’t come into immediate contact. This results in less condensation, less water damage and fewer repair bills.
There’s an increased level of security too. Single glazed windows are a weak spot in the house, and a sturdy aluminium door is no protection when a thief can simply smash the glass, reach in and unlock it. Double glazed windows are more resilient, so you’ll have time to call the Police before any unwanted visitors break in.
Then there are the energy benefits we mentioned earlier. That argon or krypton-filled gap between the panes offers an extra layer of insulation that reduces heat transfer by up to 50%. This is a potential saving of hundreds of dollars each year, and it’s not just for the winter. Better heat regulation means you’ll find it easier to cool your home during the intense Australian summers, so your home will be comfortable while your neighbours swelter.
Lastly, there’s noise reduction. This is especially beneficial for homes in urban areas, where the outside world never seems to be quiet. Double glazed windows can reduce sound levels by as much as 31 decibels. If your weekend lie-ins are regularly interrupted by lorries passing by, upgrading your doors and windows is a must.
Double Glazed Doors from Ecostar
If you’re wondering whether you’ll be able to fit double glazing in your doors, we have good news. Double glazing is almost universally applicable; so long as you’re not living in a listed heritage building, we’ll be able to improve your glass. We can install double glazing whether you’re thinking of timber bifold doors, corner-sliding doors, a set of stacker doors with fly screens or indeed anything else.
So, get in touch with Ecostar today and see what we can do for you. We’re passionate about double glazing and believe it’s a valuable addition to any home. It means more money in your bank account, a more secure home, and a quieter, calmer sanctuary from the outside world. If you’d like to get in touch, feel free to contact us or request an online quote; one of our experts will be happy to talk with you.
