Double glazed windows are tough, durable and secure windows that are used in many different premises. The term 'double glazed'refers to a window with two panes. An insulating material such as air or argon is placed between the panes to insulate against noise, loss of heat or leaking air.

The usefulness of double glazed windows has made them a popular option for many different premises, both commercial and residential.

Homes 

Within the home, most air leaks occur through the windows. Basic windows are often not appropriately sealed and they can cause your air conditioning system or heating unit to work harder than necessary. For example, your HVAC system will pump more cool or warm air into the home because air is escaping or being let in through the windows and your system will have to constantly work to remain at the set temperature.

With double glazed windows, the home is better insulated against outside air and climate control is much easier to achieve. The insulating material between the panes also plays an important role in the effectiveness of double glazed windows. As previously mentioned, air and argon gas are often used to help with temperature control.

Industries 

Industrial premises often face the challenge of insulating against noise and keeping operational costs at a minimum. Regular windows often allow sound waves to easily pass by. As a result, the noise of machines and other equipment easily spreads to neighbouring locations and causes noise pollution.

To address this problem, businesses often equip their buildings with double pane windows that are thicker and have argon as the insulating material. The thicker panes make it harder for sound waves to easily penetrate while the argon gas provides a medium where sound waves are effectively diffused.

Some businesses also install double glazed windows due to their durability. They don't easily shatter and require less maintenance on a regular basis.

Retail stores

Retail establishments install double glazed windows for many different reasons. First off, they offer added security to the items inside the establishment. Double glazing makes it harder for the windows to be broken and for unwanted people to enter the premises.

Double glazing is also often used to boost aesthetic appeal in these establishments. Regular glass panes can be replaced with laminated panes that come in multiple colours, designs and shades. They can be crafted to fit with the overall theme of the store and to attract more potential customers.