As you know, a single-chamber double-glazed window is the simplest, cheapest and most common among other varieties of double-glazed windows. The basis of its design is two glasses and one air chamber. A special remote frame carries the glass over a certain distance, which in most cases ranges from 0.6 to 1.8 centimeters. This distinction is necessary so that a single-chamber double-glazed window can reduce heat transfer with the external environment. As for glass, its thickness in most cases does not exceed 4 millimeters. However, the thermal conductivity depends directly on the thickness of the glass, and the dependence here is directly proportional. In this regard, you can find glass with a thickness of 3 and 6 millimeters.
Standard single-chamber double-glazed windows are two glasses (each 4 mm thick), spaced 16 mm apart using a distance frame. As a result, the total thickness is the summation of the three indicated values - 24 millimeters.
When choosing a double-glazed window, it should be borne in mind that the number of cameras is one of the key criteria. So, in the middle lane installation of single-chamber window solutions is not allowed at all - they are not suitable for thermal characteristics. Of course, there are single-chamber energy-saving double-glazed windows - their use may be appropriate. The main advantage of the considered window systems is their low cost, especially since in some situations their installation is fully justified.
First of all, it concerns the glazing of loggias and balconies. This approach can be beautiful and practical, especially since the installation of sliding aluminum glazing is not available to everyone due to the high cost and many inconveniences associated with further operation. Of course, in this case, the loggia or balcony cannot be considered as a full-fledged living space (redevelopment involves the installation of double-glazed windows with a large number of cameras, as well as additional measures to ensure reliable thermal insulation). Moreover, the installation of thick heavy double-glazed windows requires a change in the design of the balcony itself (for example, due to the thickening of the parapet next to the brickwork). To protect the balcony or loggia from external influences, a single-chamber double-glazed window is the optimal solution.
Often a double-glazed window finds application in the so-called summer houses. Such a window will provide a comfortable temperature in spring, summer and autumn - that is, throughout the summer season.
Despite the fact that a single-chamber double-glazed window at a cost practically does not differ from a wooden window, it will be a much more effective investment - due to the long life, aesthetics, functionality, the ability to do without additional maintenance. It should also be noted that in the southern regions with warm winters, single-chamber solutions can be used without restrictions at any facilities, including multi-family residential buildings.