Away from a sea breeze many residents in the Hill district can find the summer heat stifling. This is exactly what drove, a family in North Rocks to double glaze their existing windows and moderate the temperature of their home . Our customer has floor to ceiling glass overlooking Muirfield Golf Course which was letting in too much heat in summer and too much cold in winter. Situated next to a noisy walkway, this family was also hoping to reduce noise. In addition to reducing excessive heat, cold and noise, maintaining the views over the golf course was a key decision factor when looking for a solution.

Several solution such as tinting and curtains were considered in the decision making process. On the recommendation of a friend in Canberra who had used Magnetite, or retrofit double glazing solution was chosen. As a secondary glazing system, Magnetite solved all the challenges, combatting both soundproofing and thermal insulation as well as retaining the views.

This renovated home had a combination of fixed, sliding and awning windows. Magnetite's 4.5mm glazing panels were installed to the inside of the existing windows and doors in the bedroom and lounge. A Slider system was added to the sliding door which allows for convenient and easy access to open the door. To achieve the best thermal insulation result, Magnetite panels were attached directly to the timber face of the existing windows. This method allowed for an ideal air gap to maximize heat and cold insulation and also ensure adequate soundproofing. Our customer was very pleased with the result.

Following the installation, she noticed a clear improvement in their level of comfort stating: "On a recent hot day the thermometer on the veranda was 37 degrees Celsius and the one inside was 11 degrees cooler. That is an improvement. Also the sounds from outside are muffled now."
The customer confirmed their satisfaction and further commented on Magnetite's aesthetic feature, Visitors often don't notice the Magnetite as it blends in so well with the look of the windows. None of our view was lost!" 

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Winter can be a beautiful time of year with crisp, cool nights and sunny days. Unfortunately, it is also a time that our windows tend to collect condensation. We like to keep the house closed up to retain heat, but this can mean less ventilation, a key cause of condensation.

Magnetite's acrylic glazing creates a thermal barrier at the window which limits the contact between the warm and cold air and helps to reduce condensation on the window. The picture on this page is an installation in Canberra. The left-hand side of the glass, with the condensation, doesn't have Magnetite double glazed windows installed. The right-hand side of the glass, with the clearer view, has Magnetite installed. As the existing window is aluminum framed it is important that our Magnetite panels insulate the entire window (frame and glass) to get the best results.

Condensation occurs when warm moist air comes in contact with cooler air or surfaces. As the warmer air cools, it can't hold as much moisture. Excessive moisture in a room can be the result of various sources: steam from cooking, showers, clothes dryers, un-flued gas heaters, washing machines, indoor plants, even evaporation from your body and breathing. Once water vapor is in the air, it easily travels to other areas of the house where it can come into contact with cooler surfaces and condense.

The most common places for condensation to occur are windows. Corners of rooms are also prone because they tend to be cooler and have less air movement. When excess moisture is combined with poor ventilation, the chances for condensation are high. This excess moisture can lead to mold growth; it can also damage window sills and furnishings. Ultimately, it affects the view through your window. Condensation will form on any surface when it is below the dew point temperature of the surrounding air. Generally, small quantities of condensation are tolerable provided it can dry without causing damage. If the environment remains moist for a substantial period of time degradation may occur through fungal growth, mold, timber rot and corrosion.

In order to avoid condensation, the surface temperature must be increased or the moisture in the surrounding air must be reduced. It is important that a room is adequately ventilated during the day. Mould can trigger allergies and asthma which affects you and your family's health and quality of life.

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