US Secondary Glazing Market Witness Significant Growth with Increasing Focus on Energy Cost Savings

 

The US secondary glazing market is driven by significant growth in the residential sector. Secondary glazing refers to the installation of a second glass layer behind an already existing single pane of glass in the home or apartment. While secondary glazing is undoubtedly a long-term solution, it's often only used as a temporary solution. In many cases it's used as an addition to a finished interior space that has become uninsulated or frosted. By creating a barrier between the interior space and exterior space, it's designed to make heating and cooling easier for the average home owner. Secondary glazing is particularly popular in colder climates where one pane of glass is inadequate.

The primary goal of installing a secondary glazing film is to prevent heat transfer through a window. When a window is heated, typically the air outside comes into contact with the pane. When this occurs, the air ends up trapped inside, which reduces the energy efficiency of the entire window and creates a damp atmosphere that can increase the risk of mold and mildew in a home. Installing secondary glazing seals the gap tighter. An airtight seal helps prevent this damp air from becoming a problem.

Various benefits of secondary glazing are expected to aid in growth of the US secondary glazing market. The primary benefit of secondary glazing is noise insulation. In some cases, a thick barrier of glass can reduce or eliminate the sound transmission between interior space and exterior space. Secondary glazing may be installed over any type of windows - including bay windows, sliding windows, casement windows, tinted garage windows, French doors, tilt and turn windows and more. This allows the home or apartment dweller to have significantly less noise insulation than without the additional barrier of glass.

Moreover, secondary glazing aids in energy cost savings, which is also expected to propel growth of the US secondary glazing market. Another benefit of secondary glazing is thermal insulation. Not all windows are created equal. Some are poorly insulated, even when they're made of the same material as windows with superior thermal insulation. By replacing these windows with superior thermal insulation glass, homeowners can dramatically reduce their overall heating and cooling costs. This is especially true during the colder months of the year, when thermal insulation glass costs up to 10% less than traditional windows.

Increasing preference for secondary glazing over traditional windows is expected to aid in growth of the US secondary glazing market. Secondary windows can also provide a very cost-effective solution for insulating the home. Because they are often manufactured from solid-core, high quality glass they don't require the expensive framing that traditional windows do. This means that secondary windows are a cost-effective way to increase the security and safety in a home. In addition, because they are solid-core they can be designed to look like siding or trim, eliminating the need for costly modifications to the home's exterior appearance.