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2. Insulated glazing - Wikipedia

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   A typical installation of insulated glass windows with uPVC frames. Fitting a second pane of glass to improve insulation began in Scotland, Germany, and Switzerland in the 1870s. [2] Insulating glass is an evolution from older technologies known as double-hung windows and storm windows. Traditional double-hung windows used a single pane of ...

3. These Simple Fixes For Drafty Windows Will Help You ... - AOL

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   Removable interior storm windows are another way to create an additional insulating layer on your windows. But these tend to be more expensive than other window draft solutions, and it requires a ...

4. Window insulation - Wikipedia

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   The type of window frame and the insulation of its cavity are critical for energy-efficiency and thermal performance (and for strength, durability and maintenance). Aluminum frames are excellent for strength, durability and maintenance but they are a poor choice for thermal insulation. Aluminum is an extremely conductive material.

5. Glazing (window) - Wikipedia

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   Glazing can be mounted on the surface of a window sash or door stile, usually made of wood, aluminium or PVC. The glass is fixed into a rabbet (rebate) in the frame in a number of ways including triangular glazing points, putty , etc. Toughened and laminated glass can be glazed by bolting panes directly to a metal framework by bolts passing ...

6. Quadruple glazing - Wikipedia

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   Quadruple glazing (quadruple-pane insulating glazing) is a type of insulated glazing comprising four glass panes, commonly equipped with low emissivity coating and insulating gases in the cavities between the glass panes. Quadruple glazing is a subset of multipane (multilayer) glazing systems.

7. Weatherstripping - Wikipedia

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   Weatherstripping around openings – especially doors and windows – is used in buildings to keep out weather, increase interior comfort, lower utility bills, [2] and reduce noise. Builder weatherstripping can be made from felt; [ 3 ] vinyl, rubber, or poly foam; [ 2 ] [ 3 ] EPDM cellular rubber and vinyl tubing; [ 4 ] and metals such as brass ...