Double-Glazed-Windows - Revision history

Simcha at 21:29, 18 March 2013

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	== Purchase ==		== Purchase ==
	Double glazing is the minimum standard required by many governmental bodies which oversee the standards for the replacement window market. Most window manufacturers offer the option to purchase of their double pane replacement windows.		Double glazing is the minimum standard required by many governmental bodies which oversee the standards for the replacement window market. Most window manufacturers offer the option to purchase of their double pane replacement windows.
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	[[Category:Replacement Windows]]		[[Category:Replacement Windows]]

Simcha at 21:03, 20 February 2013

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	== Window Styles ==		== Window Styles ==
−	Double glazing is available for all replacement window styles including fixed windows, windows with special architectural shapes and conventional operating hinged and sliding windows. Many window manufacturers include it as part of the standard order for a replacement window.	+	Double glazing is available for all [[Types-of-Windows\|replacement window styles]] including [[Fixed-Frame-Windows\|fixed windows]], windows with [[Special-Shape-Windows\|special architectural shapes]] and conventional operating [[Swing-Windows\|hinged]] and [[Sliding-Windows\|sliding windows]]. Many window manufacturers include double panes as part of the standard order for a replacement window.

	== Glazing Options ==		== Glazing Options ==
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	== Purchase ==		== Purchase ==
−	Double glazing is the minimum standard required by many governmental bodies which oversee the standards for the replacement window market. Most window manufacturers offer the option ~~for~~ purchase of their replacement windows.	+	Double glazing is the minimum standard required by many governmental bodies which oversee the standards for the replacement window market. Most window manufacturers offer the option to purchase of their double pane replacement windows.

	[[Category:Replacement Windows]]		[[Category:Replacement Windows]]

Simcha: /* Argon/Krypton Gas */

2013-02-20T20:59:49Z

Argon/Krypton Gas

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	A double-glazed window with green, blue, gray or bronze tinted glass is constructed with two panes of glass of which the outer glass pane is tinted while the inner layer is clear. An air gap separates the two layers which cuts heat transfer through the glass panes. These tinted windows reduce light transmission due to the windows' tint. Tinted windows are useful for controlling glare but the solar heat gain may be lessened in comparison to other glazing options. These windows can be beneficial during the summer months as opposed to the winter months.		A double-glazed window with green, blue, gray or bronze tinted glass is constructed with two panes of glass of which the outer glass pane is tinted while the inner layer is clear. An air gap separates the two layers which cuts heat transfer through the glass panes. These tinted windows reduce light transmission due to the windows' tint. Tinted windows are useful for controlling glare but the solar heat gain may be lessened in comparison to other glazing options. These windows can be beneficial during the summer months as opposed to the winter months.

−	=== Argon/Krypton Gas ===	+	=== Argon / Krypton Gas ===
	Double-glazed replacement windows with [[Argon Gas Windows\|argon]] or [[Krypton Gas Windows\|krypton]] gas fills are designed to admit solar gain while reducing heat loss. Argon or krypton gases slow heat transfer and help to maintain the warm temperatures of a warm house and the cool temperatures of a cool house. Argon and krypton gases are inert gases and serve as effective thermal insulators by reducing the movement of heat through a solid material --the conductance -- of air space that exists between the glass layers of a double-glazed window.		Double-glazed replacement windows with [[Argon Gas Windows\|argon]] or [[Krypton Gas Windows\|krypton]] gas fills are designed to admit solar gain while reducing heat loss. Argon or krypton gases slow heat transfer and help to maintain the warm temperatures of a warm house and the cool temperatures of a cool house. Argon and krypton gases are inert gases and serve as effective thermal insulators by reducing the movement of heat through a solid material --the conductance -- of air space that exists between the glass layers of a double-glazed window.

	Many window manufacturers include double glazing with argon or krypton gas fills as a standard in a window order. Krypton gas is a more expensive gas fill but is used for thinner gaps. Argon and krypton gas combinations are also used in some window applications.		Many window manufacturers include double glazing with argon or krypton gas fills as a standard in a window order. Krypton gas is a more expensive gas fill but is used for thinner gaps. Argon and krypton gas combinations are also used in some window applications.

−	Gas-filled double-glazed replacement windows may be used in conjunction with tinted or patterned glass and together with Low-E coatings.	+	Gas-filled double-glazed replacement windows may be used in conjunction with tinted or patterned glass and together with Low-E coatings.

	=== Low E Coatings ===		=== Low E Coatings ===

Simcha at 20:59, 20 February 2013

2013-02-20T20:59:21Z

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	=== Low E Coatings ===		=== Low E Coatings ===
−	A "Low-Emittance" -- Low-E -- coating is a microscopically thin, virtually invisible, metallic or metal layer of oxide which is deposited on a window surface. It reduces the U-factor of the window by suppressing radiative heat flow and helps a window's heating and cooling performance. ~~The~~ Low-E ~~coating is~~ applied to the outer layer of a double ~~glazed~~ window.	+	A "Low-Emittance" -- [[Low-E-Windows\|Low-E coating]] is a microscopically thin, virtually invisible, metallic or metal layer of oxide which is deposited on a window surface. It reduces the [[Window-U-Factor\|U-factor]] of the window by suppressing radiative heat flow and helps a window's heating and cooling performance. Low-E coatings are applied to the outer layer of a double pane window.

	== Window Styles ==		== Window Styles ==

Simcha: /* Types of Double Glazed Windows */

2013-02-20T20:57:30Z

Types of Double Glazed Windows

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	=== Tinted Glass ===		=== Tinted Glass ===
−	A double-glazed window with green, blue, gray or bronze tinted glass is constructed with two panes of glass of which the outer glass pane is tinted while the inner layer is clear. An air gap separates the two layers which cuts heat transfer through the glass panes. These tinted windows reduce light transmission due to the windows' tint. ~~The~~ windows are useful in controlling glare but solar heat gain may be lessened in comparison to other glazing options~~, in particular those with insulating gas or a Low-E coating~~. These windows can be beneficial during the summer months as opposed to the winter months.	+	A double-glazed window with green, blue, gray or bronze tinted glass is constructed with two panes of glass of which the outer glass pane is tinted while the inner layer is clear. An air gap separates the two layers which cuts heat transfer through the glass panes. These tinted windows reduce light transmission due to the windows' tint. Tinted windows are useful for controlling glare but the solar heat gain may be lessened in comparison to other glazing options. These windows can be beneficial during the summer months as opposed to the winter months.

	=== Argon/Krypton Gas ===		=== Argon/Krypton Gas ===
−	Double-glazed replacement windows with argon or krypton gas fills are designed to admit solar gain while reducing heat loss. Argon or krypton gases slow heat transfer and help to maintain the warm temperatures of a warm house and the cool temperatures of a cool house. Argon and krypton gases are inert gases and serve as effective thermal insulators by reducing the movement of heat through a solid material --the conductance -- of air space that exists between the glass layers of a double-glazed window.	+	Double-glazed replacement windows with [[Argon Gas Windows\|argon]] or [[Krypton Gas Windows\|krypton]] gas fills are designed to admit solar gain while reducing heat loss. Argon or krypton gases slow heat transfer and help to maintain the warm temperatures of a warm house and the cool temperatures of a cool house. Argon and krypton gases are inert gases and serve as effective thermal insulators by reducing the movement of heat through a solid material --the conductance -- of air space that exists between the glass layers of a double-glazed window.
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	Many window manufacturers include double glazing with argon or krypton gas fills as a standard in a window order. Krypton gas is a more expensive gas fill but is used for thinner gaps. Argon and krypton gas combinations are also used in some window applications.		Many window manufacturers include double glazing with argon or krypton gas fills as a standard in a window order. Krypton gas is a more expensive gas fill but is used for thinner gaps. Argon and krypton gas combinations are also used in some window applications.

−	Gas-filled double-glazed replacement windows may be used in conjunction with tinted or patterned glass and together with ~~glazing that has a~~ Low-E ~~coating~~.	+	Gas-filled double-glazed replacement windows may be used in conjunction with tinted or patterned glass and together with Low-E coatings.

	=== Low E Coatings ===		=== Low E Coatings ===

Simcha: /* Types of Double Glazed Windows */

2013-02-20T20:54:09Z

Types of Double Glazed Windows

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	=== Clear Glass ===		=== Clear Glass ===
−	A double glazed window with clear glass has two clear glass lites which are both clear. They are separated by an air gap which cuts heat loss in half due to the insulating space which is present between the glass layers. ~~The~~ gap reduces the heat flow and allows the transmission of solar heat gain and visible light.	+	A double glazed window with clear glass has two clear glass lites which are both clear. They are separated by an air gap which cuts heat loss in half due to the insulating space which is present between the glass layers. This gap reduces the heat flow and allows the transmission of solar heat gain and visible light.

	=== Tinted Glass ===		=== Tinted Glass ===

Simcha at 20:52, 20 February 2013

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	== Types of Double Glazed Windows ==		== Types of Double Glazed Windows ==
−	Double ~~glazed~~ replacement windows are available as double ~~glazed~~ clear glass windows, double ~~glazed~~ tinted glass windows, double ~~glazed~~ windows with [[Argon Gas Windows\|argon]] or [[Krypton Gas Windows\|krypton]] gas fills and double ~~glazed~~ windows with a Low-E coating. ~~They~~ are manufactured using a spacer which separates the two panes of glass. ~~The~~ glass panes are held in place within the window sash by a secondary frame -- a mullion.	+	Double pane replacement windows are available as double pane clear glass windows, double pane tinted glass windows, double pane windows with [[Argon Gas Windows\|argon]] or [[Krypton Gas Windows\|krypton]] gas fills and double pane windows with a Low-E coating. Double glazed windows are manufactured using a spacer which separates the two panes of glass. Their glass panes are held in place within the window sash by a secondary frame -- a mullion.

	=== Clear Glass ===		=== Clear Glass ===

Simcha: /* Overview */

2013-02-20T20:50:14Z

Overview

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
−	There are several fundamental approaches to improving the energy performance of ~~glazing products~~. These include:	+	There are several fundamental approaches to improving the energy performance of glass windows. These include:

−	* Altering the ~~glazing material~~ by changing its physical characteristics or chemical composition, ~~such~~ as with tinted glazing.	+	* Altering the glass itself by changing its physical characteristics or chemical composition, as is the case with tinted glazing.
−	* Applying a coating to the ~~glazing material~~ surface, such as a reflective film or coating. These coatings aid in reducing glare and heat gain. ~~The newest of these coatings,~~ low emittance (Low-E) coatings, also help heating and cooling performance.	+	* Applying a coating to the glass surface, such as a reflective film or a spectrally selective coating. These coatings aid in reducing glare and heat gain. More recent low emittance (Low-E) coatings, also help heating and cooling performance.
−	* Assembling various layers of glazing, including controlling the properties of the spaces between the layers. This option, double glazing, often includes a low-conductance gas fill which is pumped between the layers. Thermally improved edge spacers are ~~also~~ often installed with double glazed windows.	+	* Assembling various layers of glazing, including controlling the properties in the spaces between the layers. This option called double glazing, often includes a low-conductance gas fill which is pumped between the layers. Thermally improved edge spacers are often installed with double glazed windows.

−	The first two approaches may be combined with ~~the third, option,~~ double glazing, to offer a window ~~that offers~~ a high level of thermal resistance.	+	The first two approaches may be combined with double glazing, to offer a window with a high level of thermal resistance.

	== Types of Double Glazed Windows ==		== Types of Double Glazed Windows ==

Simcha at 20:42, 20 February 2013

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	There are several fundamental approaches to improving the energy performance of glazing products. These include:		There are several fundamental approaches to improving the energy performance of glazing products. These include:
−	• Altering the glazing material by changing its physical characteristics or chemical composition, such as with tinted glazing.	+
−	• Applying a coating to the glazing material surface, such as a reflective film or coating. These coatings aid in reducing glare and heat gain. The newest of these coatings, low emittance (Low-E) coatings, also help heating and cooling performance.	+	* Altering the glazing material by changing its physical characteristics or chemical composition, such as with tinted glazing.
−	• Assembling various layers of glazing, including controlling the properties of the spaces between the layers. This option, double glazing, often includes a low-conductance gas fill which is pumped between the layers. Thermally improved edge spacers are also often installed with double glazed windows.	+	* Applying a coating to the glazing material surface, such as a reflective film or coating. These coatings aid in reducing glare and heat gain. The newest of these coatings, low emittance (Low-E) coatings, also help heating and cooling performance.
		+	* Assembling various layers of glazing, including controlling the properties of the spaces between the layers. This option, double glazing, often includes a low-conductance gas fill which is pumped between the layers. Thermally improved edge spacers are also often installed with double glazed windows.
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	The first two approaches may be combined with the third, option, double glazing, to offer a window that offers a high level of thermal resistance.		The first two approaches may be combined with the third, option, double glazing, to offer a window that offers a high level of thermal resistance.

Simcha at 20:41, 20 February 2013

2013-02-20T20:41:56Z

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	Double glazed replacement windows are available as double glazed clear glass windows, double glazed tinted glass windows, double glazed windows with [[Argon Gas Windows\|argon]] or [[Krypton Gas Windows\|krypton]] gas fills and double glazed windows with a Low-E coating. They are manufactured using a spacer which separates the two panes of glass. The glass panes are held in place within the window sash by a secondary frame -- a mullion.		Double glazed replacement windows are available as double glazed clear glass windows, double glazed tinted glass windows, double glazed windows with [[Argon Gas Windows\|argon]] or [[Krypton Gas Windows\|krypton]] gas fills and double glazed windows with a Low-E coating. They are manufactured using a spacer which separates the two panes of glass. The glass panes are held in place within the window sash by a secondary frame -- a mullion.

−	=== ~~Double Glazed Window with~~ Clear Glass ===	+	=== Clear Glass ===
	A double glazed window with clear glass has two clear glass lites which are both clear. They are separated by an air gap which cuts heat loss in half due to the insulating space which is present between the glass layers. The gap reduces the heat flow and allows the transmission of solar heat gain and visible light.		A double glazed window with clear glass has two clear glass lites which are both clear. They are separated by an air gap which cuts heat loss in half due to the insulating space which is present between the glass layers. The gap reduces the heat flow and allows the transmission of solar heat gain and visible light.

−	=== ~~Double Glazed Window with~~ Tinted Glass ===	+	=== Tinted Glass ===
	A double-glazed window with green, blue, gray or bronze tinted glass is constructed with two panes of glass of which the outer glass pane is tinted while the inner layer is clear. An air gap separates the two layers which cuts heat transfer through the glass panes. These tinted windows reduce light transmission due to the windows' tint. The windows are useful in controlling glare but solar heat gain may be lessened in comparison to other glazing options, in particular those with insulating gas or a Low-E coating. These windows can be beneficial during the summer months as opposed to the winter months.		A double-glazed window with green, blue, gray or bronze tinted glass is constructed with two panes of glass of which the outer glass pane is tinted while the inner layer is clear. An air gap separates the two layers which cuts heat transfer through the glass panes. These tinted windows reduce light transmission due to the windows' tint. The windows are useful in controlling glare but solar heat gain may be lessened in comparison to other glazing options, in particular those with insulating gas or a Low-E coating. These windows can be beneficial during the summer months as opposed to the winter months.

−	=== ~~Double Glazed Window with~~ Argon/Krypton Gas ===	+	=== Argon/Krypton Gas ===
	Double-glazed replacement windows with argon or krypton gas fills are designed to admit solar gain while reducing heat loss. Argon or krypton gases slow heat transfer and help to maintain the warm temperatures of a warm house and the cool temperatures of a cool house. Argon and krypton gases are inert gases and serve as effective thermal insulators by reducing the movement of heat through a solid material --the conductance -- of air space that exists between the glass layers of a double-glazed window.		Double-glazed replacement windows with argon or krypton gas fills are designed to admit solar gain while reducing heat loss. Argon or krypton gases slow heat transfer and help to maintain the warm temperatures of a warm house and the cool temperatures of a cool house. Argon and krypton gases are inert gases and serve as effective thermal insulators by reducing the movement of heat through a solid material --the conductance -- of air space that exists between the glass layers of a double-glazed window.
	Many window manufacturers include double glazing with argon or krypton gas fills as a standard in a window order. Krypton gas is a more expensive gas fill but is used for thinner gaps. Argon and krypton gas combinations are also used in some window applications.		Many window manufacturers include double glazing with argon or krypton gas fills as a standard in a window order. Krypton gas is a more expensive gas fill but is used for thinner gaps. Argon and krypton gas combinations are also used in some window applications.
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	Gas-filled double-glazed replacement windows may be used in conjunction with tinted or patterned glass and together with glazing that has a Low-E coating.		Gas-filled double-glazed replacement windows may be used in conjunction with tinted or patterned glass and together with glazing that has a Low-E coating.

−	=== ~~Double Glazed Window with~~ Low E ~~Coating~~ ===	+	=== Low E Coatings ===
	A "Low-Emittance" -- Low-E -- coating is a microscopically thin, virtually invisible, metallic or metal layer of oxide which is deposited on a window surface. It reduces the U-factor of the window by suppressing radiative heat flow and helps a window's heating and cooling performance. The Low-E coating is applied to the outer layer of a double glazed window.		A "Low-Emittance" -- Low-E -- coating is a microscopically thin, virtually invisible, metallic or metal layer of oxide which is deposited on a window surface. It reduces the U-factor of the window by suppressing radiative heat flow and helps a window's heating and cooling performance. The Low-E coating is applied to the outer layer of a double glazed window.