Source for double insulated glass?
Lateapex911
| Posted in Energy, Heating & Insulation on
Hello,
First, I’m sorry if this has been previously covered. I did a search, but wasn’t able to find enough information.
I’d like to rebuild my windows in my 100 year old Victorian, and for several reasons, I’d like to avoid complete repalcement. So I will be working on replacement of rotten bits and weatherstripping, etc.
This might be the time to consider replacement of the glass as well, and I’m considering upgrading to current technolgy double glazed argon filled E coated glass panes for my existing one over ones.
Can anyone point me in the right direction and provide names, #s, or even better, websites???
And of course, any advice as to the pitfalls and workarounds from those who have been this route will be greatly appreciated!
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If what you're talking about is custom-sized insulated glass panels, even argon-filled ones, almost any reputable glass company can supply them, or did I miss Something?
I've never heard of a double that didn't fail all too soon. You'd be better off with ordinary storm windows.
-- J.S.
you'd pay very dearly for something that would only treat the loss thru the glass.. with your old double hungs, your edge loss and weight pocket losses are very high...
I'd go with the storm windows if you can't afford new primary windows..
if you can afford new primary windows.. Andersen, Marvin, Kolbe & Kolbe all have some great period units for Victorians
Mike Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore
Thanks for the advice...
I do indeed plan to go the storm route...lots to do though!
I also was going to be going after other losses, such as the weight pocket losses.
I wasn't aware of the costs, and evidently, the ease of finding a supplier!
Thanks to all....
Jake
anudder ting..... double insulated glass is like R-4 or 5
insulated glass is r-2.... run a heat loss analysis and the benefits sorta decline for the cost and laborMike Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore