Exterior Frames for Stained Glass

Apr 04, 2008

Double Glazing For Insulation
by: Sue

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Hi John,

We have never had an occasion to do what you are asking about, so I can only tell you what I have read on forums over the years, and through search engines recently. I do know that double glazing is what most people use for good insulation. You can have it done professionally by a reputable window company, or you can try to do it yourself.

Double Glazed (Insulated Glass Units): Two panes of glass are used with an air gap in between which forms a hermetically sealed unit. This is a very efficient noise insulator, and has an enormous impact on interior comfort, keeping rooms cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Double glazing reduces heat loss while still allowing the passage of solar radiation and natural light.

Gas Filled: Some double glazed units are filled with gasses such as Argon and Krypton, which improves their insulating performance by 10 per cent.

I have read on several forums that people have done it successfully themselves. Here is a YouTube video that shows a gentleman doing a type of double glazing : Double Glazing. The air between the panels can, and probably should be, removed and replaced with argon or krypton gas, which is apparently easy to do. Also, a desiccant should be used to absorb the moisture. It doesn't look like he removed the air or used a desiccant, but the technique he uses up to that point looks doable.

Another place said "If a one-half inch space is left between the exterior glazing and the stained glass, an optimum storm-window type thermal barrier can be achieved." I'm assuming this means just placing the pieces 1/2" apart without doing anything else, although I'd still use a desiccant to prevent any moisture build-up.

If you do a Google search on "double glazing stained glass", you will find a variety of, and sometimes conflicting, information available.

If anyone else reading this has had experience with double glazing, please feel free to tell us about it by replying in the "comments".

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<b>Answer</b> Hi John, We have never had an occasion to do what you are asking about, so I can only tell you what I have read on forums over the years, and through search engines recently. I do know that double glazing is what most people use for good insulation. You can have it done professionally by a reputable window company, or you can try to do it yourself. Double Glazed (Insulated Glass Units): Two panes of glass are used with an air gap in between which forms a hermetically sealed unit. This is a very efficient noise insulator, and has an enormous impact on interior comfort, keeping rooms cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Double glazing reduces heat loss while still allowing the passage of solar radiation and natural light. Gas Filled: Some double glazed units are filled with gasses such as Argon and Krypton, which improves their insulating performance by 10 per cent. I have read on several forums that people have done it successfully themselves. Here is a YouTube video that shows a gentleman doing a type of double glazing : <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKa421W8jhQ" target="new"> Double Glazing.</a> The air between the panels can, and probably should be, removed and replaced with argon or krypton gas, which is apparently easy to do. Also, a desiccant should be used to absorb the moisture. It doesn't look like he removed the air or used a desiccant, but the technique he uses up to that point looks doable. Another place said "If a one-half inch space is left between the exterior glazing and the stained glass, an optimum storm-window type thermal barrier can be achieved." I'm assuming this means just placing the pieces 1/2" apart without doing anything else, although I'd still use a desiccant to prevent any moisture build-up. If you do a Google search on "double glazing stained glass", you will find a variety of, and sometimes conflicting, information available. If anyone else reading this has had experience with double glazing, please feel free to tell us about it by replying in the "comments".

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