The single glazed window equips less and less homes. At this level, we find more powerful devices such as double or triple glazing. Single glazing is a model that is mainly used indoors or for unheated rooms because of its low insulation capacity.
Currently, we rarely encounter single glazed windows outdoors. Consisting of a single window, it offers insufficient thermal insulation to provide optimum comfort in indoor spaces. His pose is therefore strongly discouraged at the front of a house. To obtain a good insulation with the simple glazing, the installation of a super-glazing is necessary. This is not always possible, however, because the quality of the joinery and the strength of the existing frame must be taken into account.
Nevertheless, the simple glazing is still very present in the interior spaces. He dresses showcases, shower doors or even glass doors.
The benefits of single glazing
The first advantage of single glazing is its price which is significantly lower compared to other models on the market. And in terms of price, we must also consider the prices of materials that make up the window. Between wood, aluminum or PVC, the bill can easily vary from single to double.
Indoors, simple glazing presents a host of benefits. It offers a beautiful light and operates the most beautiful effect in terms of interior decoration. To emphasize that it can be embellished with different reasons. And the choice is also wide in terms of textures and colors. Everyone can express their creativity and personalize their interior as they see fit.
In addition to the aesthetic dimension, the single glazing is available in several thicknesses, ranging from the thinnest to the thickest (about ten millimeters). The greater the thickness, the more resistant the glass. It is even more so when it is a tempered glass : its resistance can be up to 5 times greater compared to a conventional glazing. And to contribute to safety, there is the laminated glass that helps fight against break-in and is proving to be the most resistant to a fire.
The simple glazing can display excellent qualities in terms of sound insulation, all depends on the thickness of the glass. There are also specially treated double glazing units that combine sound and heat performance aa window tinting
In short, simple glazing is a device that is not recommended for outdoor use but its applications are numerous and interesting to decorate an interior space.