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What is the standard double glazing specification in the UK?

Most double glazed units (DGUs) in the UK are made up of:
4mm clear glass / 20mm cavity (filled with Argon gas) / 4mm Low-E glass
Total unit thickness: 28mm 

This is the industry standard for most uPVC window manufacturers. 

Example Double Glazed Units: 

Glass Make-Up  U-Value (W/m²K)  Thickness 
4mm clear / 20mm Argon / 4mm Planitherm Total+  1.2  28mm 
4mm clear / 16mm Argon / 4mm Planitherm One  1.0  24mm