Thermal Efficiency and Durability of our Timber Doors and Windows
When it comes to enhancing the comfort and sustainability of your home, the thermal efficiency and durability of our timber windows and doors can help play a crucial role.
With our advanced insulated glazing units and modern materials, we ensure that our products not only withstand the test of time but also significantly improve your home’s energy efficiency.
Insulated Glazing Units: Enhancing Comfort and Efficiency
Insulated glass units (IGUs) are essential in creating comfortable living spaces. These units consist of two or three layers of glass, separated by a warm edge spacer bar and sealed with both primary and secondary sealants. The result is an airtight unit with a cavity space in between, usually filled with Argon Gas, this provides several benefits:
- Heat Retention: Keeping your rooms warm during colder months;
- Solar Control: Reduces excessive heat from the sun in warmer months;
- Noise Reduction: Reduces outdoor noise, further improved with Acoustic Glazing Options;
- Enhanced Security: By incorporating laminated glass within the unit, this adds to security of your home;
- Low Emissivity Coating (Low E): for Superior Energy Retention, most Insulated Glazing Units should include a Low Emissivity Coating (Low E), a microscopically thin transparent layer which is added to the inside surface of the internal glass pane. This coating reflects heat back into the room reducing heat loss, while also reducing the amount of solar heat entering through the IGU, helping keep the interiors cooler in warmer months.
Warm-Edge Spacer Bars: Maximising Thermal Efficiency
Traditionally aluminium spacer bars were commonly used in older insulated glazing units, these were less effective due to their high heat conductivity. Modern IGUs incorporate ‘warm edge,’ spacer bars, which act as insulators around the edges of the glass panes. These bars significantly reduce thermal transmission from outside to inside, enhancing the overall thermal efficiency of the unit.
Argon and Krypton Gas Filling: Further Reducing the U-Value
The cavity space between the glass panes in our IGUs is filled with an Argon insert glass. Argos gas is known for its low thermal conductivity. This gas filling, combined with warm-edge spacer bars and a soft coat Low E glass coating, ensures our units achieve low U-Values, conforming to current British Standards. The lower the U-Value, the more thermally efficient the window or door.
Durability in All Weather Conditions
Our timber windows and doors are designed to withstand various weather conditions, ensuring longevity and consistent performance. The high-quality materials and advanced construction techniques we use provide robust protection against:
- Moisture: Preventing warping and decay.
- Temperature Fluctuations: Maintaining structural integrity and performance.
- UV Exposure: Protecting the finish and preserving aesthetics.
By focusing on both thermal efficiency and durability, our timber windows and doors not only enhance the comfort and energy efficiency of your home but also ensure lasting performance and value. Whether you are upgrading an existing property or developing a new build, our timber windows and doors offer a reliable and aesthetically pleasing solution for your needs.
