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Benefits of quality glazing includes:-
✔ Double glazing can save you on your energy bills
✔ It can also add up to 10% onto your home’s value
✔ 94% of English and 93% of Scottish homes have double glazing
Double glazing is a constant in modern homes, and for good reason.
Just by replacing your windows, you can cut your energy bills by £95, shrink your carbon footprint by 6%, make your property much more attractive to buyers, and drastically reduce the amount of noise coming into your home.
However, like most home improvements, the process of installing your new windows can mean hundreds or even thousands of pounds in initial costs.
It’s therefore worth considering whether the benefits outweigh the short-term outlay – and fortunately, we can help you do just that.
Making your doors, windows and conservatory more energy efficient will reduce your energy bills and lower your carbon footprint. Find out how to reduce the amount of heat lost and how to find a reputable installer.
Energy efficient glazing covers both double and triple glazing. These are windows with two or more glass panes in a sealed unit. You can also improve the energy efficiency of your home by installing secondary glazing, or even by using heavy curtains. Having energy efficient windows could help to reduce your carbon footprint and your energy bills.
Benefits of energy efficient windows include:
A more comfortable home
Energy efficient glazing reduces heat loss through windows and means fewer draughts and cold spots.
Peace and quiet
Not only do they keep the heat in, energy efficient windows insulate your home against external noise.
Reduced condensation
Energy efficient glazing reduces condensation build up on the inside of windows.
Installing energy efficient glazing
Before replacing your windows, check with your local planning office if any of the following apply to your property:
- You live in a conservation area.
- You have an article 4 direction on your property, removing the right of permitted development.
- You live in a listed building.
Most people have double or triple glazing fitted by a professional. Competent DIYers can fit some secondary glazing systems, but a professional should carry out removing old windows and installing new ones.
Energy efficient window materials
Energy efficient windows come in a range of frame materials and styles. The energy performance of a window depends on how well these materials stop heat from passing through, as well as how much sunlight travels through the glass and how little air can leak around the window.
Energy efficient windows are made of two or three glass panes sealed in a single unit, surrounded by a frame made from uPVC, wood, or another material.
- Double-glazed windows have two sheets of glass with a gap in between, usually about 16mm.
- Triple-glazed windows have three sheets of glass, and two gaps. This can make them better at insulating than many double-glazed windows, but it’s not always the case.
The gaps between the glass panes are filled with air, or an inert gas such as argon. The air or gas is completely sealed.
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