ENERGY EFFICIENCY
glass and framing solutions
helping to reduce your
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Warmer in Winter, Cooler in Summer, delivering more comfort and natural light without compromising the views
Did you know an average home loses 50% of heat in winter and gains about 90% of heat in summer through the glass of standard windows and doors. This means that homes with ordinary windows and doors are using greater than 50% more energy to heat and cool their home than necessary.
When planning to add an addition or build your new home using South Pacific WIndows and Doors combined with single or double glazing and / or integrated with Thermally Broken Framing, will make your home more comfortable and cost effective. You can be assured of a dramatic reduction in your energy costs, helping to create, cleaner and healthier living environment.
The following are 3 ways of improving the energy efficiency of your windows and doors, which can be used separately or can be combined for maximum efficiency.
glass and framing solutions helping to reduce your energy costs ...
LOW-E GLASS
An economical energy efficient solution in single glazing
Low Emissity ( Low – E ) glass, is glass that has a special coating that reflects heat from the sun in summer and during winter the heat that is already inside a home is reflected back in the room
Generally most ( Low – E ) range of glass may have a degree of haze observed under certain light conditions. With the evolution in technology there is now also a new limited range of haze free ( Low – E ) glass available at a greater cost.
For the discerning home owner it may be important to review product samples in daylight at varying angles to fully understand what the aesthetics will be when installed. There are specific cleaning instructions for ( Low – E ) glass and the internal coating (facing the room) does need to be treated with greater care than ordinary glass.
In Summer
In Summer ( Low – E ) reduces heat gain uo to 10% of entering your windows / doors compared to ordinary glass in a standard aluminium frame to help keep your home cooler, while giving reduction in energy costs.
In Winter
In Winter ( Low – E ) reduces heat loss by over 30% from escaping through windows / doors compared to ordinary glass in a standard aluminium frame to help keep your home warmer, while giving reduction in energy costs.
DOUBLE GLAZING
Excellent energy efficiency
Insulated Glass Unit (IGU) commonly known as a double glazing comprise of 2 panels of glas that are separated by a spacer. The spaces between the pieces of glass are filled with standard air or argon gas which further improves the performance by approximately 8%. Further changing one of the pieces of glass to ( Low – E ) glass can greatly improve the performance by about 25%.
All the above can be customised to meet the specific design and energy requirements of your home or project. When using double glazing, condensation can also be significantly reduced as the inner pane of glass remains warmer than single glazing.
In Summer
In Summer Double Glazing reduces heat gain uo to 25% of entering your windows / doors compared to ordinary glass in a standard aluminium frame to help keep your home cooler, while giving reduction in energy costs.
In Winter
In Winter Double Glazing reduces heat loss by nearly 50% from escaping through windows / doors compared to ordinary glass in a standard aluminium frame to help keep your home warmer, while giving reduction in energy costs.
THERMALLY BROKEN FRAMING
Optimum insulation
South Pacific new Thermally Broken Window and Door System is an energy efficient option that utilises the latest in European technology, combined with Australian design principles.
It has been designed to accommodate high performance double glazing that can maximise the performance to achieve the best possible results in energy rating.
In Summer
Thermally Broken Framing further improves the performance of Windows and Doors and is approximately 25% more efficient on top of the selected glass performance, to keep your home cooler while giving significant reductions in energy costs.
In Winter
Thermally Broken Framing further improves the performance of Windows and Doors and is approximately 25% more efficient on top of the selected glass performance, to keep your home warmer while giving significant reductions in energy costs.
PASSIVE DESIGN SOLUTIONS
As seen on Australian Best Homes Series, focussing on Sustainable Architecture – Warick O’Brian shares his passive design principles
Professional home designers have long understood the fundamental principles of passive design, which incorporates the best materials and location of a home.
Historically we built smaller homes on larger land, to achieve quality orientations, where as these days, contemporary living is increasingly reliant on mechanical ventilation for comfort.
Good Home Design Solutions
We all want to live an eco conscious way and make sustainable living choices so life doesn’t cost a fortune in the long term. So when building a new home or adding an extension there are many choices you can make to be more environmentally friendly. The following are some home designs in relation to windows and doors that have eco benefits.
Appropriate windows and doors, glazing and the following guide all play a part in passive heating and cooling at your home.
Choosing energy efficient glass such as double glazing is one of the most simple and cost effective measures to minimise the use of artificial heating and cooling, whilst maintaining a comfortable home year round. It is also much easier on the environment, while giving significant reductions in home energy costs.
Well placed windows and doors are fundamental to good home design and a vital component when considering the re-sale value of your home. When used appropriately, they can effectively use heat from the winter sun and retain heat inside you home. In summer they can deflect unwanted heat from the sun and assist in capturing cool breezes.
Adelaide is classed as a “mixed climate” and the priority is to keep the heat out of the home. Ideally, mixed climates call for strong solar control on east and west windows and doors, with deliberate use of free sunlight admitted by northerly windows.
North facing windows and doors should be shaded in summer by correctly sized eaves. This will provide protection from summertime heat and glare while still allowing for penetration in winter when the sun is at a lower position.
Efficient ventillation is also crucial in a “green” home and cross ventilation is a very effective natural way of controlling movement of air through and around the home in capturing cool breezes and will enhance a home’s live-ability.
Thank you for considering South Pacific Aluminium Windows and Doors and Buying local
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South Pacific Aluminium Windows Pty Ltd
ABN 49 007 742 770 BLD 10191
Showroom
86-88 Daws Road
Edwardstown SA 5039
T 08 8276 8744
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ONLINE QUOTING
Please Note: No online quoting service is available, due to the numerous variables, considerations and everchanging building regulations, it is from our experience much easier and often quicker to visit our award winning showroom and view our comprehensive display of over 30 Windows and Doors so we can guide you to make an informative choice.