safe and sound windows glass options
Safe and Sound Windows’ glass options. double and triple glazed windows for a quieter, safer home.
Despite being transparent, glass comprises a substantial portion of all windows. Many people overlook the significance of the glass type when purchasing new windows in favor of the style and color of the frame. Although you may believe that all glass is the same, this is not the case.
While glass is invisible to the human eye and available in a variety of thicknesses, coatings, and levels of clarity, selecting the correct glass can enhance your home’s security, noise reduction, and energy efficiency.
The Importance of Glass
Different Glass Types for Different Needs
Depending on the requirements and issues in your house, you can choose from a variety of glass varieties for your windows and doors. We offer the glass to solve any issue, be it energy efficiency, lowering outside noise, or shielding furniture from UV rays.
A Combination of Glass Types in Every Glazing Unit
Triple-glazed windows have three panes and six faces, whereas double-glazed windows have two panes and four faces. Different varieties of glass can be utilized in individual window units, and by mixing these, we can design customized windows and doors to fulfill various needs.
safe and sound Double Glazing Units
Double Glazed windows are made up of a frame and a glazed unit with two panes of glass placed between an argon gas insulating layer. The main advantage of double glazing is thermal insulation, which increases a room’s energy efficiency by preventing cold air from entering and keeping heat in. Safe and sound windows double glazed units have a unit depth of 28mm; the deeper the unit, the more insulating the unit is made of glass.
Safe and sound Double Glazing comes in a variety of styles that fit well with modern, classic, and historic homes alike. Select from aluminum windows, hardwood windows, and uPVC double glazing. We also provide a range of styles, such as the well-liked casement, Tilt & Turn, Bay and Bow, and sash windows.
safe and sound Triple Glazing Units
Triple glazing slows down the thermal transfer of heat or cold through the unit by holding three panes of glass together in a glazing unit with two insulating air gaps. A glazed unit is more insulating the deeper it is. The depth of a standard double-glazed unit is 28 mm, whereas the Safe and sound triple-glazed unit has a significant 44 mm depth.
Safe and Sound Windows‘ triple glazed windows are five times as efficient as old double glazing and only cost 10-20% more than new double glazed units. With superior efficiency and greater comfort by reducing cold spots near windows, triple glazing can help create an energy-efficient, low-emission home.
U Values, G Values and WER Ratings
Triple Glazing Units
| Triple Glazing Unit | Unit Size | U Value | G Value | WER Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate | 44mm | 0.80 | 0.19 | C |
| Ultimate (Flush) | 32mm | 1.10 | 0.19 | E |
| Energy Saver | 44mm | 0.91 | 0.40 | A++ |
| Energy Saver (With Georgian Bars) | 36mm | 1.00 | 0.39 | A+ |
| Energy Saver (Flush) | 32mm | 1.10 | 0.40 | A |
Double Glazing Units
| Double Glazing Unit | Unit Size | U Value | G Value | WER Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate | 28mm | 1.20 | 0.21 | E |
| Ultimate (Flush) | 28mm | 1.30 | 0.21 | E |
| Noise Reducing | 28mm | 1.36 | 0.43 | A |
| Noise Reducing (Flush) | 28mm | 1.43 | 0.43 | B |
| Energy Saver | 28mm | 1.30 | 0.45 | A |
| Energy Saver Plus | 28mm | 1.32 | 0.46 | A |
| Energy Saver Plus (Flush) | 28mm | 1.40 | 0.46 | A |
Glass Types Explained
All the double glazing and triple glazing units in the Safe and sound range are made with a combination of the following glass types.
We Can Help You Choose the Right Glass for Your Home
Book your free quotation appointment with one of our local consultants who will discuss your requirements, show you samples and provide you with a free no-obligation quote.
