Double Pane Windows for Homes in Charlottesville, VA

Energy efficiency is an important factor for cost savings now and sustainability later. That awareness and the need to reduce energy consumption and costs led to the development of insulated glass units. When it’s cold outside, insulated glass keeps your home’s interior warmer; when it’s summertime, your windows keep the cool air in your house, where you need it.

Insulated glass units (IGUs) have a minimum of two pieces of glass and use an insulating spacer that separates the glass panes and seals the space between each one. The spacers feature a moisture-absorbing desiccant to sustain the condition of dryness in-between panes. During double pane window replacement, the perimeter of the window unit is sealed to prevent condensation from accumulating between the panes. For greater insulation benefits, some IGUs include the addition of argon gas or krypton gas.