Amazing Glazing
Double glaze your existing wooden windows
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Prevent most heat loss and condensation - Simple cost effective solution
- Reduce noise
- Save energy
PH :(03) 329 9118 - Em:info@amazinglazing.co.nz
New Zealand's single glaze tradition probably evolved with the open fires designed to radiate warmth to the gathering family creating a social focus as well as warmth. Condensation became a problem when heating the whole house became an option. When heated, single glass windows act as a cold pump by transmitting the outside temperature into the room via a cold down draught with condensation as a by product.
Max Dorfliger grew up and entered the family joinery in Switzerland in the 1960's when twin frame double glazing was the norm, and they still protect older houses from the harsh Swiss environment. Remembering this he adapted it to our New Zealand situation with great success.
Max arrived in New Zealand in the 70's, and in Lyttelton harbour in the 90's. He built his entire timber log home, with most furniture from macrocarpa grown, milled and seasoned on his own land.
Max has developed a specially run molding using peninsula macrocarpa with fillet joints securing a second sheet of glass to the wooden window frame. This can be used on opening or fixed windows, or by putting the upper second sheet on the outside can also be used for hanging sash windows.
This system gives an air gap of about 30 millimeters between the glass panes, quite a lot more than is common in conventional systems.
Max checking window frames in his workshop
When you call Max by phone, we arrange a time to meet for assessment and a free quote. The price will be all-inclusive with no surprises. Repairs or changes to existing structures are possible at an extra cost.
Payment is expected on completion.
To Amazing Glaze the bay window opposite Total cost $814.
(Less than half that of other glass solutions.)
The problem with Amazing Glazing is that it blends in too well to illustrate.
Glass frames can be oiled for the natural Macrocarpa timber look,or painted for the decor of your room.
Windows come in all shapes and sizes...
The Technical Aspects
How does "Amazing Glazing" compare with sealed double glazed units?
| Noise | Expect better noise protection than from standard double glazing because the glasses are of different vintage and frequency which stops more sound waves. |
| Heat Loss | Research shows that some New Zealand houses lose up to 50% of heating energy through their single glass windows. Using excessive energy to heat the house is not only hard on the pocket it is also hard on the environment, and contributes to climate change. |
| Condensation | Winter condensation on single glass is both the effect and the cause of damp houses. Water streaming down the glass often rots the lower parts of the windows and also gets re-absorbed into the room to continue its destructive cycle. Damp air is more difficult to heat and can also affect the health of the inhabitants. Similar insulation values can be expected with Amazing Glazing as with sealed units. No supplier of double glazing guarantees complete freedom from condensation, and with Amazing Glazing occasionally fogging between panels may occur , however as room moisture decreases over time so will the fogging. Expect a fast improvement in the overall health of your home. |
| Aesthetics | Probably the greatest attribute of Amazing Glazing is the fact that traditional houses can remain in their original glory simply by adding an extra pane of glass framed in Macrocarpa timber |
| A drier home is a healthier home | Other steps to consider are: Wall insulation (can also be retro injected). Under floor polythene and/or insulation. Check storm water and plumbing to prevent leaks under the house. Install ceiling insulation. Replace cracked putty or paint on exterior windows. |
| The degree of heat-loss is measured in U value and decreases with better insulation. | ||
| Single glass ( transfers heat easily) | 6.26 U | |
 | Standard double glazing with 6mm air space. | 3.25 U |
 | Standard double glazing with 12mm air space. | 2.61 U |
 | Amazing Glazing compares well with standard double glazing values. As it traps the air of the installment day,it relies on Canterbury summers to eventually dry out existing frames and cavity, while sealed double glazed units afford a controlled space of artificially dried air or other gases. | |
Testimonials
Tim Davis
Thank you for an excellent job of double glazing my house, as you remember I asked you to do one small bedroom first so that I could satisfy myself your system would work. This meant I was able to assure myself by the standard test of using a bowl of hot water & checking for condensation on the inside of the windows. By holding the bowl of hot water against the windows in the kitchen & the front room I got condensation, thankfully none in the bedroom. I was very pleased. I hope you can continue your good work and give others the benefit of your by system, that is a relief against the cold weather, at a price that I, as a pensioner, could afford.
Tim Davis, 2010
Juliet Neill
Max Dorfliger's double glazing system is a cost efficient means of double glazing, and can be done entirely in keeping with existing fittings and glazing. Max has now done my entire 1872 cottage without removing a single window, and removing only one door which was desperately in need of reconstruction.
Further more, Max sticks to the deadlines he provides, and arrives when he says he will - a rarity in the world of carpentry, I find.
But the biggest benefit for me has been the new-found warmth of my house. I use a lot less heating energy now, and find that I rarely need to run the dehumidifier, whereas I was removing a container load of water once every one or two days.
Last year, Max did the front of my house, and this year I invited him back to do the back of the house as well. This last leg has made all the difference, and now I can use the back of my house as a work space, rather than having my entire living room strewn with work related paper and art activities. It's made me realise the importance of a comfortable house when working from home.
I would now find it difficult to move into a house that wasn't double glazed, and I may well stay here until I completely fall apart at the seams.
Juliet Neill, June 2005 Lyttelton
Nick and Thea Konijn.
Thank you for coming so quickly to place double glazing in the rest of the house. It is really amazing the difference it makes. Better temperatures, less noise and more comfortable.
The comfort comes, in my opinion from the disappearance of all the 'cold spots' near windows and doors. The temperature throughout the house is now more even, and consequently feels cosy.
Although through winter we were quite happy with our living areas, the rest of the house cool to say the least. Now we have already done away with the supplemental heating as the few rays of sun are captured and provide enough heat to make the whole house cosy.
In conclusion we are very happy with the system you provided us with and with the quality and craftsmanship with what you installed the double glazing.
We will gladly recommend your system and workmanship to others looking for an affordable, efficient double glazing product for older homes.
Nick and Thea Konijn.
Jenny Greene
Thank you very much for doing the windows so promptly- they look fantastic and they are already helping keep the rooms much warmer!
Jenny Greene