All of us want our homes to be efficient. And most of us look for energy efficiency when it comes to our homes. One of the many components that will help you enhance the energy efficiency of your home is the kind of glass used by you.
There is a special kind of glass known as insulated glass that is in trend these days.
What is insulated glass window?
An insulated glass window helps retain the heat within your house. In summers, it will help protect your home from the outside temperature to come in, and in winters it will keep the cold outside.
So basically, an insulated glass will help prevent the transfer of heat into or outside a building. Insulated glass is made by multiple layers of glasses spaced by metals like aluminum, or structural foam.
The space between the layers is filled with noble gases like argon and krypton. They are sometimes also called double-pane or double-glazed glass. With advancements in technology, triple-glazed and quadruple-glazed glasses are also available in the market.
Here are some things you should know about insulated glass.
1. Importance of insulated glass for your home
Insulated glass windows play an important role in keeping your home warmer in winters and more relaxed in summer. This happens because of the air that is filled between the spaces of layers of the glass. The gas that is filled is generally a noble or inert gas. Its density is higher than that of air, and thus it prevents the passing of heat through the glass.
The amount of heat that is allowed to be transmitted through the window is measured through its 'u' value. This number determines the heat transmission through the glass. If the insulation seal of the glass breaks, it can lead to a decrease in the overall efficiency of the window.
2. What should you do if the insulated glass seal fails
Windows are always subjected to extreme weather conditions and environmental factors. It is difficult to say if the insulation seal has broken or not as the glass will continue to look the same. With time, this glass when subjected to humidity and extreme temperature will show haziness and signs of fog deposition.
3. What are the reasons behind a window seal failure?
A window seal can break due to several reasons like repeated expansion and contraction of the sealant over several seasons. The seal can also crack due to expansion and contraction of the window glass panes.
When you clean your window from both the sides and still observe that the fog and haze don't disappear then it is a clear sign that your glass is failing. Only professional glass experts can help you identify the right reasons behind this failure and repairing them.
You should assess your home's windows for any damage and then consider the possible building glass repair for them. If it has been long since you last replaced your windows, then you should think of replacing them altogether.
