DOUBLE GLAZING

Upgrading your home, then have double glazing installed.

More people have double glazing fitted before any other home improvements, Why? Because double glazing reduces your carbon foot print, saves fuel costs, adds value to your home.

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Double glazing saves fuel costs

When you upgrade to double glazing the running costs of your property drops and the value of your property increases, why? Double glazing will save energy and make your property look smarter, so when you come to sell, your investment in double glazing will pay dividends.

Double glazing designs

Have a look at our double glazing designs,and see what catches your eye, but remember the style should complement your house and your neighbours as this is one of the most important factors when purchasing double glazing, nothing detracts more than when you see a house that has had double glazing installed that is not in keeping.If you are thinking of having a double glazed bay or bow window fitted visit our bay and bow window section for the latest designs.

I expect you are now looking at houses that have had double glazing fitted, and saying what looks good and what doesn't’.

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Replacement window finishes

Double glazing comes in various finishes. Please see our selection of energy saving double glazing below:

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Double glazing security

Crime is a growing concern to all of us Double glazed windows and doors are fitted with high security features, including toughened glass, multipoint locking systems, 5 lever locks to entrance doors to meet with insurance requirements so with double glazing your insurance could be cheaper.

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Double glazing

Double glazing offers better insulation than double glazing 6 years ago. The glass that now used to make the double glazed sealed units reflects heat back into the room. Also the double glazed window frames are fitted for the ultimate seal against draughts. Double glazing helps to keep the heat in, so your central heating boiler will now operate less then it did and you save on energy costs in perfect comfort and reduce carbon emissions. To read more on energy saving double glazing and FENSA please go to double glazing FENSA

Double Glazing reduces noise

Double glazing reduces noise from aircraft, passing traffic and late-night revelers, making your home quieter and more peaceful.

Double glazing and Doors maintenance free

Double glazing will give you more leisure time they are maintenance free (no more ladders, window repairs or painting costs) apart from an occasional wipe-over with a damp cloth and the oil of a hinge,

Buying double glazing

OK you have now decided to get an estimate for your double glazing; we would suggest that you get between 2 to 3 estimates. Before you meet any company sit down and write down questions that you would like to ask on double glazing

At present there are some fantastic genuine bargains to be had, at certain times of the year enquiries for double glazing slow down when this happens companies must keep there factories and staff employed so for a short period they will offer genuine offers like factory cost of the product plus fitting costs. For more advice on buying double glazing go to double glazing buyers guide. but don't forget your gutters soffits and fascias why not get a quotation or visit our gutters soffit and fascia section.

Double glazing Installation

Double glazing being Inspected	Double glazing being installed

The average installation time for double glazing is around 1 - 3 days.
Dust sheets should cover the working area. The old windows removed and the double glazing fitted, fixings are achieved by screwing the side of the frames of the double glazed frames to the brickwork with special long screws, any damage plaster etc made good. The double glazing is then glazed, mastic applied, and then cleaned.

Should you wish to know more on double glazing please go to Double glazing FAQ