How Double Glazing Can Benefit You This Summer

When summer hits the Bay of Plenty, temperatures often climb between 20–30ºC — sometimes even higher on windless days. Inside our homes, that can quickly feel unbearable, turning living spaces into stuffy, uncomfortable “hot boxes.”

To help keep Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, and Papamoa homes cooler, Ryan Double Glazing installs high-performance double glazing into existing aluminium joinery, using specialty glass that’s designed to reduce solar heat gain and block harsh UV rays that flood in during the warmer months.

Let’s explore how upgrading to double glazing can make a real difference this summer — not only for your comfort, but also for your home’s longevity and energy efficiency.

Beat the Bay of Plenty Heat

If you live in Tauranga or Mount Maunganui, you’ll know how intense the summer sun can be. Aluminium windows, while durable, tend to conduct heat easily. When the sun beats directly onto single-glazed panes, that heat passes straight through the glass and into your living areas.

Double glazing adds a barrier — a sealed air (or argon gas) layer between two panes of glass — that slows down the transfer of heat. This means:

• Your indoor spaces stay cooler for longer, even during peak afternoon sun.

• Your air conditioner doesn’t have to work as hard, helping to lower energy bills.

• Your home feels more balanced in temperature, with less variation between sunny and shaded rooms.

Reduced Solar Heat Gain

Ryan Double Glazing can fit solar-control glass that reflects a portion of the sun’s infrared radiation away from your home. This is known as reducing solar heat gain, and it’s one of the best ways to stop your home from overheating while still letting in plenty of natural daylight.

These coatings are virtually invisible, but they work hard behind the scenes — keeping your interior bright and welcoming, without the harsh glare or greenhouse-like warmth that often builds up in coastal Bay of Plenty homes.

Improved Comfort and Energy Efficiency

It’s not just about temperature — it’s about how your home feels. Double glazing provides a consistent, even indoor environment. By reducing both heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter, your home becomes more energy-efficient year-round.

Less reliance on cooling systems means:

• Lower electricity bills

• Smaller carbon footprint

A quieter, calmer living space free from the constant hum of fans or air conditioning

Reduced UV Radiation

Have your carpets or furniture faded over the years? Perhaps the fabric on your couch has lost its colour, or your timber floors look a little patchy near the windows? This is often caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light — an invisible but powerful part of the sun’s spectrum.

UV rays don’t just fade furnishings — they can also cause skin and eye damage with long-term exposure.

Double glazing helps reduce the amount of UV radiation entering your home by reflecting and filtering out a significant portion of these harmful rays.

The result?

• Less fading of carpets, upholstery, artwork, and flooring

• Better protection for your family’s skin and eyes

• A healthier, more comfortable indoor environment year-round

Ryan Double Glazing uses modern glass technology that’s designed to deflect and absorb UV light, offering an extra layer of protection against the harsh New Zealand sun — without sacrificing natural brightness.

Retrofitting into Existing Aluminium Joinery

You don’t need to replace your windows completely to enjoy these benefits. Ryan Double Glazing specialises in retrofitting double glazing into existing aluminium frames, meaning:

• Minimal disruption to your home

• Lower cost than full window replacement

• A clean, modern look that retains your home’s original style

This process involves carefully removing the single glass panes and replacing them with sealed double-glazed units, custom-made to fit your current joinery. It’s a smart, sustainable way to upgrade comfort and energy performance across your home.

Why It’s Especially Important in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui

With Tauranga’s coastal climate and high sunshine hours, managing heat and glare is a year-round challenge. Homes close to the beach or on exposed hillsides often deal with stronger UV exposure and fluctuating temperatures.

Ryan Double Glazing’s solutions are tailored to these local conditions — balancing sunlight control, thermal comfort, and coastal durability to suit the Bay of Plenty lifestyle perfectly.

Key Benefits at a Glance

• Keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter

• Reduces glare and blocks UV rays that cause fading and damage

• Lowers energy consumption by easing the load on air conditioners

• Protects furnishings, flooring, and skin from UV degradation

• Improves resale value by modernising existing joinery

• Enhances overall comfort with quieter, more stable interiors

Enjoy a Cooler, Brighter Home This Summer

Don’t let the Bay of Plenty sun turn your living spaces into ovens.

With Ryan Double Glazing, you can enjoy natural light, scenic views, and a comfortable indoor temperature — all summer long.

Whether you’re in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, or Papamoa, talk to the local experts who know how to balance performance, style, and climate needs.

Contact Ryan Double Glazing today to find out how a retrofit double-glazing upgrade can transform your home this summer.

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