Home improvement

Double glazing has a lot of benefits for homeowners. The two panes of glass keep heat in the home, they make it more secure and they reduce noise from outside. Double glazing prices depend on a few factors like the material used in the frame, the type of glass and the style of window.

UPVC doors and windows are an increasingly popular choice. UPVC windows don't rot or flake and they won't fade with age. They are also easy to maintain. Homeowners only have to wipe them with a damp cloth to take care of them.

Homeowners can also buy double glazed windows with aluminium frames. As aluminium is stronger than timber or uPVC, the frames are thinner, so windows with aluminium frames allow more light to enter the room. Timber frames are the most conventional frames. Although they are not as durable as aluminium or uPVC, they bring a warm and traditional look to the home.

There's also a choice of glass types. Some are designed to reduce noise; others are built with energy-efficiency in mind. Toughened glass and specialized security glass with reinforced elements are marketed to make breaking into the home harder.

Obscure glass can keep prying eyes out of the home without any compromise on design and glass treated to reduce the sun's glare is marketed for conservatories but is available for all types of windows.

There's also a choice of window style. Casement windows, which open out like a door are the most popular but there are other choices like tilt and turn windows which can be tilted inwards to allow ventilation or opened up like a casement. Most windows are rectangular, but arched, circular and other shapes can be catered for. These windows have to be made to fit the space, so the glazing company will send an experienced surveyor to access your requirements.