Awesome Infographic: The history of double glazing
The invention of modern double glazed sealed units is accredited to American C D Haven who invented the sealed unit that we are familiar with today. Originally invented in 1930 but due to
While an American inventor named C.D Haven is known for inventing double glazing in 1930, the concept goes much further back. Double glazing faced many challenges from its inception and became available for sale after a long time.
By the 90s, most homes in western countries across the Americas and Europe started using double glazing as an effective insulation solution. Double glazing saw true global growth as more people around the adopted double glazing. After decades of widespread use, double glazing has gone through many improvements.
The 1950s and 1960s witnessed significant advancements in double glazing technology. These developments were driven by the rising costs of heating and the growing concern for energy efficiency. In 1952, the first commercial double-glazed windows were introduced in the United States by Andersen Corporation.
The Libbey-Owens-Ford (LOF) Glass Company set up a partnership with Haven in the late 1930s, creating a subsidiary to mass-produce the sealed units. The first commercially-available double glazing was introduced to the North American market in 1938, but was withdrawn the following year due to frequent sealant failures (which led to condensation).
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