Glass Doctor® of Wheat Ridge installs double pane windows, also known as insulated glass units, that can assist with keeping your home climate controlled. Double pane windows are made from two sheets of glass, separated by a spacer, and sealed together. This creates an insulating air or gas space between the two panes, which provides various benefits over single pane windows. These benefits include:
- Energy Efficiency
- Noise Reduction
- Increased Home Value
- Enhanced Security
- Reduction in Cooling and Heating Bills
- Completely sealed window units
An insulating spacer separates and seals the area between the panes. The border of all insulated windows is sealed with a high-grade sealant, which prevents drafts and condensation buildup. This keeps the indoors at a more consistent indoor temperature, which could reduce your energy bill.
Gas insulation
To increase insulation, we can fill the space between panes with invisible gas, such as argon or krypton. This insulation will help to have the windows last longer.
Upgrade Windows Without Replacing Frames
You don't always have to replace a whole window to improve its performance. We specialize in glass replacement for windows. Our professional experts can install insulated glass replacements into your existing windows, minimizing costs.
Our Double Pane Windows Services
The Installation Process
If you contact our team about double pane window installation, we will schedule an appointment and send one of our expert service professionals to your home. Your service professional will utilize the following installation process:
- The old window will be removed in its entirety.
- The space will be prepared for the new window. This includes tasks like:
- Cleaning the opening
- repair or replace any damaged lumber
- Ensure the opening is level and square
- A new window will be installed.
- Spray or traditional insulation will be added to any gap surrounding the window frame.
- Any siding, trim or casing will be replaced.
Once the process is complete, they will ensure the window is secure before leaving. If your window needs to be repaired or replaced in the future, we also offer to provide those services.
Double Pane Window Repair
Double pane windows may need repair services if the seals begin to fail. When seals fail, you may notice a change in your home's climate, leaks, or foggy window glass. A damaged seal also causes your window to decrease in efficiency, so it's vital to get it repaired as soon as possible. At Glass Doctor of Wheat Ridge, we can improve your double pane window without replacing the entire unit.
Double Pane Window Replacement
If our service professional cannot repair your windows, they must perform a double pane window replacement. The double pane window replacement process involves:
- Removing the molding around the windows.
- Remove the rubber glazing around the edges.
- Cut the sealant that holds the window in the frame.
- Use a suction cup grip to lift the old window from the frame.
- Apply silicone sealant into the channel where the replacement glass panel will go.
- Insert the replacement glass using a suction cup grip. Apply the new sealant to hold the replacement glass in place.
