double-pane windows

Two-layer glass panels

Double-pane windows have two layers of glass with a sealed air gap between them, providing better insulation than single-pane windows.

The trapped air—or sometimes argon gas—reduces heat transfer, keeping buildings warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

Also called double-glazed windows: We replaced the old single-pane windows with double-pane to cut our heating bills.

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