4 Common Window Glass Types & How to Choose the Best One
From low E glass to tinted and tempered glass, we discuss common window glass types and their features, so you can make an informed choice for your home.
As experts in double glazing in Auckland, we know how valuable it can be to invest in high-quality home solutions. Energy efficiency not only reduces the cost of living but also improves your overall quality of life. Making your house more energy-efficient is the perfect way to embrace greener living, but is the initial investment worth the cost? Today, we explore the benefits of energy-efficient windows and home designs. Read on to learn all about the benefits of energy-efficient home designs, why you should invest in them, and what adjustments we can make to your home to promote energy efficiency.
An energy-efficient home minimises energy waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and even reduces the need for non-renewable energy resources.
High-quality, energy-efficient homes offer a range of benefits to homeowners, including the following:
Another benefit of upgrading your windows in your new home is the noise factor. Lovely, new windows block out all unwanted noise, from the undesirable car enthusiast down the road who likes to rev up his motor at 5:00 am on his way to work, or the house across the street who loves to play their bass “boom
Whether you’re in the process of building a new home or just revamping your current property, there are multiple ways to achieve energy efficiency. When building a new home, consider the building materials and resources you will use. Materials may impact home quality and maintenance costs in the future as well. Durable, long-lasting materials are the best choice for overall comfort and efficiency. Some resource options include:
Are you thinking about upgrading your timber frame glass windows to more energy-efficient solutions? If so, Atlas Glass has excellent double-glazing options to consider. Our team can help you get the best glass solution for your needs, from retrofit double glazing to window solutions for new builds. Get in touch for a quote on your home project today!
From low E glass to tinted and tempered glass, we discuss common window glass types and their features, so you can make an informed choice for your home.
There’s nothing like natural light to boost a dreary day, and it’s been proven that sunlight is an instigator of good health and well-being. It makes sense to try incorporating more natural light in the house, and we should. Ask any architect (or home-office dweller for that matter!) and they’ll tell you natural light is one […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many years ago, there was a single type of glass used for every application in the home, and it possessed no special properties. Its only function was to keep the bad weather out, but unseen elements like heat, sound, and radiation would leak through undeterred. With summer almost here, New Zealand homeowners can’t afford to […]