Properties in hot climates must be designed to cope well in extreme temperatures, keeping the interior cool no matter the power of the outside heat.
Windows are particularly important and upgrading to new energy efficient double or even triple glazed glass is essential if you live in an area where extreme temperatures, either hot or cold, are a regular occurrence.
If you live in the UK, you might not think that this information is overly relevant for you, but as we have all seen in recent years, the summers are getting hotter and experts suggest that in the decades to come keeping cool in the summer will become a serious consideration, especially given that most UK homes are built to retain heat rather than repel it.
Double glazing can last you well upwards of 25 years if well-maintained, and if projections are correct they will have to deal with ever increasing periods of extreme heat in this time. Therefor, if you are currently looking to have new windows installed by an Edinburgh glazing expert it is absolutely critical that you choose units that perform well in hot weather.
Double glazing in the Summer
We frequently hear from double glazing companies just how beneficial installation is during the winter months at keeping heat inside your property and saving you money on your energy bills.
This is certainly true, and it is no coincidence that the UK Government now sees double glazing as an essential requirement in domestic dwellings across the nation. What is slightly less well publicised, but no less true, is the benefit of having double glazing during the summer months.
Just as double glazed glass keeps heat in in the winter, it keeps heat out in the summer, preventing as much heat transfer from one side of the glass to the other as possible through features such as an argon gas filling and E-coated glass.
Here are just some of the benefits of double glazing installation during the summer months.
Temperature control
The fundamental concept of double and triple glazing is based on the premise of limiting heat transferring from one side of the window to the other. If you want to stay cool in the summer, even if you are lucky enough to have an air-conditioning unit installed, without spending a fortune on cooling, having properly glazed windows is an absolute must.
Ironically, as our summers become more and more extreme, double glazed windows become a better and better investment as their purpose, which was once mainly beneficial in the winter, becomes dual purpose and incredibly valuable all year long.
Prevent UV damage
The sun beating down on your home during the summer not only brings heat with it but also damaging UV rays. UV can be damaging to the human body, but just as damaging to your paintings, furniture, curtains, and other soft furnishings.
Too much UV light being allowed into your property will result in faded fabrics and a washed out interior. Luckily, our double glazed glass is fitted with a specially designed UV-coating that works to reflect these harmful rays.
Holiday in peace
What better time to go away on a vacation at home or abroad than the summer holidays. Unfortunately, many criminals take advantage of the empty properties left by holiday-goers at this time of year to break in and steal valuable items.
Double glazing is far more secure than single glazing, with triple glazed and reinforced glass offering an even more daunting challenge to potential intruders.
Installing new double glazing this summer will allow you to go away in peace, safe in the knowledge that most criminals will be deterred by the sight of two strong panes of glass protecting your property and even if they aren’t, the chances of anyone breaking through before being noticed by one of your neighbours or a passer-by is incredibly slim.
For maximum protection, pick new windows that feature additional security measures such as multi-point locking systems and reinforced hinges.
Noise reduction
If you live in a busy area, late night BBQs and summer parties are likely to become a daily occurrence during periods of warm weather. If you need to get some rest after a long day at work, the last thing that you need is for this revelry to keep you up all night. Not to be a party pooper, but you need your rest and double glazing allows you to get it, offering superior noise reduction than single glazing and preventing party noise, traffic sounds, and other noise in the local area from penetrating too loudly into your property.
If you live in a city or near a busy road, this is a benefit that you will enjoy all year round, not just during the summer months.
