This article targets Sydney and Melbourne homeowners, focusing on how **double glazed glass**, **Low-E glass**, and **insulating glass** configurations impact aluminum window insulation. It explains their definitions, applications, and AS2208 compliance, noting thermal break structures aid NatHERS 7-star energy compliance. Citing studies, 5+20A+5 standard double glazing (U=2.8 W/m²·K, SHGC=0.58) fails Sydney’s needs, while 5Low-E+20A+5 (U=1.7 W/m²·K with argon, SHGC=0.35) meets requirements. Recommendations: Sydney (argon-filled Low-E double glazing), Melbourne (triple glazing), coastal areas (marine-grade toughened Low-E double glazing). FAQs cover cost, metrics, compliance, and maintenance.
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