It makes sense to maximise your thermal insulation. Double glazing facilitates thermal insulation more so when combined with an inert gas and Low E glass

What is argon gas and Low E Glass?

Argon gas is a naturally occurring inert gas which is not harmful to you. By trapping a measured amount of Argon gas between the panes of glass and sealing it in, the insulating performance of your double glazing increases. Argon gas is roughly 40% denser than air and acts as a greater barrier to heat loss in the home, with a thermal performance increase at or around 15%.  

Low E, or Low Emissivity glass, reflects long wave radiation thereby helping part of the heat inside the home. The level of retention is influenced by the Low E type, (Low E Plus, Low E Max, Low Xcel or Low E Xtreme). Using a combination of Low E glass and gas gives the best thermal insulation performance.  

When the internal air temperature is 20⁰C and the internal relative humidity is 69%, condensation will not form on double glazing with a U value lower than 2.40 W/m2k.  Single glazing has a U Value of 5.7 while standard double glazing has an average U Value of 2.9 (Varies by spacer width) both of which would see condensation form on the inside of the windows in those conditions.  The whole Metro Low E range has a lower U value than 2.40 W/m2k (all quoted numbers are at 12 mm spacer width).

The Metro Low E Double Glazing range comprises, Low E Plus, Low E Max, Low E Xcel, Low E Xtreme

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