ACA Double glazing provides much better window insulation than single glazing.

 

Double glazing is a way of creating an insulating layer between two panes of glass. This insulating layer can be normal air or special heavy gases.Usually noble gas is used between the two insulated glasses to prevent the transfer of heat or cold. ACA Double glazing lets in as much sunlight as single-glazed windows, but holds in the heat much better.

 

Double glazing is standard in most new houses, but it's also worth installing double glazing in an existing home anytime your windows need substantial repair or replacing. If you need to prioritise, install double glazing to the main heated areas of the house and where there are large windows.

 

ACA Double glazed windows and doors:

• can halve the heat loss through the window
• significantly improve thermal comfort of your home
• reduce external noise, and
• reduce condensation build up in cold weather.

 

We provide uPVC, aluminium and timber double glazed windows and doors

 

Aluminium is the strongest and most durable material, easy to clean and maintain. ACA double glazed aluminium windows and doors are therefore the most efficient choice in the window market. ACA aluminium double glazed windows and doors are often used for commercial properties and retail facilities and they are also extremely well suited for residential properties. High-end aluminium windows and doors can be constructed for large glazed areas in a variety of shapes, types and configurations. Precision manufactured aluminium double glazed windows and doors profiles can be powder-coated to your liking and design approach in most colours.

 

Double glazed aluminium windows are especially the right choice for large glazing units or glass fronts in your home or business. Due to the strength and durability of the material, your options are indefinite.

 

In the special configuration of flush-fitted glazing in the frame, the glass pane is suspended mechanically but not visibly by point locking in the rebate. This creates the smooth and attractive appearance many architects integrate in the design of high-end residential and commercial buildings.

 

Aluminium double glazed windows and doors differentiate by their frame thickness, quality and stability as well as thermal and acoustic properties. This means the main factor is thickness of the external frame and windows sash, which holds the                                unit. Broadly speaking, increased thickness of framing and glazing panel will improve thermal properties and all other properties above. High quality double glazed aluminium windows and doors come in a variety of frame thicknesses.

 

There are several advantages of using aluminium double glazed windows and doors such as high performance double glazed aluminium windows and doors are able to meet or exceed energy efficiency standards. Aluminium double glazed windows and doors can easily achieve improvements in heat gain and heat loss through windows by 60% . In the case of an average gas or electric  heated home in Melbourne, the use of aluminium double glazed windows and doors will result in exponential savings over energy in the course of time. The corrosion resistant qualities of aluminium provide a low maintenance frame and is resistant to weathering under a range of harsh environmental conditions. Unlike many other materials, it will not swell, crack, split or warp over time; ensuring an extended product life.

 

Aluminium double glazed windows and door frames can be significantly less expensive than other framing options, providing a strong yet economical window and door solution, while also achieving excellent energy outcomes.

 

The inherent strength and flexibility for aluminium to be manufactured to exacting specifications means you are limited only by your imagination. With an endless array of systems, finishes and glass options, aluminium offers a vast range of possibilities from the economical to most elaborate systems while also delivering excellent thermal performance.

 

Aluminium double glazed windows and doors can be left in its finished condition. For additional protection or decorative finishes, aluminium can be anodised or painted. A range of finishing options ensures aluminium double glazed windows and doors can be perfectly matched to any decor. Powder coating provides an attractive finish to aluminium double glazed windows and door  frames and once coated, does not require repainting. Anodising treatment can provide excellent corrosion resistance and a wide range of colour options. Such finishes are widely used for both interior and exterior applications.

 

Aluminium has one of the highest recycling rates of any metal and is an environmentally sustainable material. Recycling of aluminium requires only five percent of the initial energy consumed to create it. This inherent property differentiates from other framing materials reinforcing its sustainable credentials.