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Double Glazed - the eco winner in windows and doors!
Increasing thermal efficiency is one of the key elements of achieving an energy efficient home, reducing your energy costs, and lessening your environmental footprint.
While European countries have enjoyed the benefits of double glazing for over 40 years, it is only now beginning to be considered an essential inclusion in today’s Australian buildings.
DoubleGlazed.com is a proudly South Australian business which manufactures high-quality uPVC windows and doors fabricated from high grade Kommerling un-plasticised polyvinylchloride which is a pure form of PVC. This uPVC has been specifically engineered by Kommerling for the Asia Pacific Region so that it can withstand the high UV radiation experienced in South Australia without the warping, twisting and fading seen in some of the cheaper imported products.
Not only are double glazed uPVC window and doors more thermal efficient but the uPVC (unplasticised polyvinyl chloride) is a sustainable environmentally friendly product which is totally recyclable.
In fact, the uPVC is so environmentally neutral it is used for many bio-sensitive applications from pharmaceutical containers to water pipes. uPVC saves two thirds of the energy needed to manufacture metal-framed windows, never needs painting - avoids paint clean-up and disposal, will not rust or rot, and will not combust like timber or hold heat like aluminium - infact tests proved the uPVC used in the manufacture of DoubleGlazed.com windows and doors was self extinguishing and did not support flame when the fire source was removed.
Free of rivets and screws, Doubleglazed.com windows and doors are fusion welded which assists strength and weather sealing making them ideal for coastal and alpine regions. The uPVC construction is resistant to harsh salt air environments and temperature extremes making them ideal for all Australian conditions. The DoubleGlazed.com twin compression seals offer enhanced protection against air, water, sound with thermal insulation that exceeds the requirements of Australian Standards.
Additionally, DoubleGlazed.com windows and doors, offer greater security than traditional glazing with DoubleGlazed.com sashes and frames made of stable, highly impact-resistant multi-chamber uPVC profiles with integrated steel reinforcement. Highly effective security hardware combines with special glass to provide the maximum achievable security for your windows.
The Doubleglazed.com manufacturing system is flexible allowing creativity with a vast combination of finishes, colours and textures
Window Styles :
European style tilt and turn
Tilt and Turn windows allow for ease of cleaning and a means of escape for multi storey buildings. Their unique tilt position gives improved security even if left open to allow for evaporative cooling air flow.
Traditional Awning Style
Scissor winders create even seal compression between the sash and the frame resulting in a consistent, weather tight seal.
Sliding window
These sliding window units have a dual multipoint locking sash system providing increased security combined with the convenience of a sliding window.
Bi-Fold windows
This bi-fold window system has all the advantages of a traditional Bi-Fold window but includes the advantages found with uPVC including multipoint locks, superior weather sealing and longevity.
Custom Designs
DoubleGlazed.com window systems can be used to create spectacular Bay, Bow and Arched windows. Give them a call to talk about your vision and they will custom design a window solution tailored to your needs.
Door Styles:
Tilt and Slide Doors
Tilt and Slide doors are a unique design and are a new concept in Australia. The have been popular in Europe for many years.
This is a very practical sliding door and has the unique function of becoming essentially a window in the closed position, which allows for ventilation. This is excellent for room ventilation whilst maintaining security which is ideal for people with children and pets or the use of evaporative air-conditioners. This style of door offers extremely high levels of security with up to 12 integrated multipoint locks. All tracks are on the inside of the door frame which protects them from the elements and are excellent for coastal regions where salt spray can corrode and jam other types of doors.
Premi Sliding Doors
This style of door is unique to Doubleglazed.com in South Australia. As well as all the weather and corrosion resistance properties of uPVC double glazed doors offer, the Premi Sliding Doors can be built in sizes up to 6 meters long and is the only way to get a large double glazed door.
The sliding sash works on a lift and slide principle and with a simple turn of the handle the wheels extend from the bottom sash rail which elevate the door and allow for effortless smooth sliding on even the largest doors.
Premi Sliding Doors feature multipoint locks for superior security, excellent weather sealing and a low threshold sill.
Bi-fold Doors
Our bi-fold door system has all the advantages of traditional Bi-Fold doors but includes the advantages found with all our uPVC doors including multipoint locks, superior weather sealing and longevity. We can create a custom solution to your unique requirements.
To find out more about this great range of windows and doors check out DoubleGlazed.com.
13 May 2009
