Glazing: what types are there?

A home can be equipped with various types of glass: HR+, HR++, or any other type of insulating glass. Insulating glass (HR++), also commonly called double glazing, is currently the most commonly used type of glass in residential and commercial buildings.

• Scratches can occur in this glazing due to sanding or painting work.
• Leaking double glazing may not be immediately visible. Only under certain conditions does condensation form in the cavity between the panes. If condensation becomes visible, the insulated glazing is leaking.
• Check double glazing extra for leaks

A home may be (partially) equipped with older insulating glazing (also commonly called double glazing). This is therefore not high-efficiency, HR+ or HR++. The risk with such older double glazing is the bonded strip or edge seal that is installed around the glass. This bonding will eventually come loose spontaneously, and/or other defects may develop, causing the glazing to leak and potentially cause condensation on the inside.

• Condensation isn't always immediately noticeable, and neither is leaking double glazing! This depends on factors such as weather conditions.
• With such older double glazing, you can count on it having to be replaced within a short or long period of time!

A home may have (partial) single-pane windows . This can potentially improve comfort and energy efficiency. Insulated glass reduces condensation and keeps the house warmer. Living comfort will be significantly improved with high-efficiency glazing.

• Secondary glazing does have an insulating effect, compared to single glazing this has an effect of at least 50%.
• Secondary glazing cannot be compared with insulating glazing (for example hr++).
• Externally mounted secondary glazing requires additional maintenance, such as cleaning.
• Secondary glazing, if mounted on the outside, also poses a risk of wood rot at the fixings.
• Secondary glazing is certainly no longer recommended in a new or changed situation.

A home can also have single-pane glass (stained glass) . Stained glass is a window frame consisting of pieces of glass set in lead frames. In a simpler version, the lead frames form a rectangular frame in which pieces of clear or colored window glass are set.

• It is possible to install stained glass in double glazing, but some of the appearance will be lost.
• However, it is better to place the stained glass in a frame on the inside against insulating glazing.
• Stained glass prices are based on an average glass studio and for a simple stained glass window with straight glazing.