Double Pane Windows?
Q4.I have Double Pane windows and still have problems. Don’t feel like the “Lone Ranger.” More than 65% of our business comes from homes that “already have” Double Pane windows. The biggest myth is that the glass is the problem with windows. (Glass has a Loss rating of only 3.6 BTU, compared to Aluminum Loss rating of 1416 BTUs.) In reality the culprits are the highly amplifying and conductive aluminum frames. They not only intensify sound, but also draw heat and cold in or out of your home depending on the season. Another severe window deficit is the unplaned air leakage or infiltration that comes through a window’s frame, joints, and guides that are on the sides where your window slides up and down. window frames contract and expand as seasons and daily temperatures change. This gives outside elements direct access into your home. (Not only does air infiltration create a dust and energy loss problem, but all it takes is a pin hole for Noise to penetrate into your home). As a matter o
