Single glazing is the installation, repair and replacement of single pane windows. Single-glazed window are a more economical choice than their double-glazed counterparts. However, homeowners rarely install single-glazed units anymore due to the fact that they are not as energy-efficient as double-glazed windows, which have insulating properties. If you live in an older home, though, and you inherited single-glazed windows, have no fear! Surrey Glazing has the solutions you need.
Replacing Broken Single-Glazed Glass
Single pane glass can break more easily than other window units. They are also easier to fix, not to mention less expensive. If your glass gets broken, contact Surrey Glazing right away. Our glaziers are available 24/7/365 and will respond immediately, even after normal business hours. Our professional, highly-trained, skilled technicians can cut the glass for almost all single-glazed windows at your home for convenience and to ensure a perfect fit. This means your glass will be replaced in a matter of hours. In the very rare circumstances when we are not able to repair or replace the broken glass immediately, our glaziers will board the window up securely to ensure the safety of your family.
Strengthening Single-Glazed Windows
Surrey Glazing can also strengthen your single-gazed windows in more cost-efficient ways than actually replacing your windows with double-glazed units. The most economical solution is to affix a plastic glazing film over the glass. This helps prevent the glass from shattering, but one drawback is that it reduces the clarity of the glass. Another option is to replace the ordinary single pane of glass with laminated glass, which is two pieces of glass bound together with a sheet of laminate. Laminated glass is extremely difficult to break. You can place metal bars over your windows for safety, although most homeowners do not choose this option because it detracts from the overall appearance of the home. The final option is to install secondary glazing to your existing windows. The end result is very similar to double-glazed units without the expense of replacing the entire window.
Contact Surrey Glazing for a free consultation on how to make your windows less vulnerable to breakage.
