Glass

Although this was a popular product for the time, aluminium double glazing was the next big breakthrough in the late 70s. If you’re considering upgrading your current windows to make sure that your glazing delivers the perfect balance of performance, aesthetics, and sustainability, our team is here to help. Whether you’re working on a heritage restoration or a contemporary build, we have a range of glazing options, including double and triple glazing, to ensure that you’re getting the best from your windows.

Thus, if the upgrade to double glazing cost them £5000, they would be able to pay it back… in about 70 years. Convection occurs when heat is transferred through a moving liquid or a gas – in this case, air, or sometimes argon. Air is a poor conductor of heat, so the vacuum in double glazing acts as a blockade, preventing the conducted heat from convecting. Beware of uncoated glass used in double glazing – it won’t provide all the functional capabilities you need to keep your home comfortable, warm and energy efficient. These panels use thin glass with a slim cavity that is normally filled with an inert gas to improve its resistance to the passage of heat.

It has an impact resistance similar to that of normal glass, but in case of breakage, the mesh retains the pieces of glass. Tight sizeThe actual size of an opening into which glass is to be glazed and is measured from the rebate platform. Stained GlassColoured flat glass or any object made of such glass joined by lead came or copper foil. Once the medieval term for painted glass, it is now used as a general term to define the art, the craft, and the industry. Self cleaning glassA special nano-scale – extremely thin – coating of microcrystalline titanium oxide which reacts to daylight.
Additionally, laminated or thicker glass on the secondary pane can further enhance sound insulation. This makes it a popular choice for homeowners seeking to improve comfort without compromising the aesthetics or integrity of period features​. Secondary glazing offers multiple key features that enhance window performance, including significant sound insulation, improved energy efficiency, and condensation reduction.
This specially coated glass is a great choice for regions with extreme variations in temperatures, its benefits are also known to be excellent for sustainable homes. Modern-day double glazing was invented in 1930 in the USA by C D Haven, which he sold to a company in 1941 to manufacture this product considered way ahead of its time. In the UK, double glazing appeared in the 1970s, as an energy-saving, comfort-seeking measure among rising energy costs. Energy-efficient glass and double-glazing is more eco-friendly because it requires less fuel to heat the home. It can be combined with other energy-efficient designs to reduce your carbon footprint on an even greater scale. We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with the law.

Float glass might sound fancy, but in fact it’s just the way most glass is made. Your choice of frame for your windows and the way they're sealed can only make so much difference to how much noise you hear from outside – and how much sound from indoors leaves your home. Together with placing the window in good repair a draughtproofed, slim double-glazed window with a thermal blind, shutters and curtains can easily out-perform many new windows. Slim profile double glazed panels can help raise overall window performance to a high level.

Take a trip around our Donington-based factory and find out how we use state of the art robotic machinery, and then finish our products by hand to achieve our high quality standards. If you’d like to learn more about how we manufacture bespoke timber windows and speak to a member of our team, simply submit an enquiry via our contact page, and we’ll be in touch shortly to discuss your project. After agreeing the quote, our surveyor comes to measure precisely so we can manufacture your new double glazing to perfectly fit your home. Todd Doors have been supplying timber doors throughout the UK for over 70 years.
It is made to fit your specific windows using a material called plexiglass, which has a guarantee of 30 years. By the 1960s, the UK began producing them for better insulation, addressing the shortcomings of single-pane windows, such as increased condensation. Legislation from 1965 onwards aimed to regulate the industry and promote energy efficient materials, including double Orangery glazing. By the 1990s, 60% of UK homes had adopted double glazing, significantly improving home comfort. Companies like Everest advanced the technology, introducing aluminium and uPVC double glazing units in the late 20th century.