The inclination to make home improvements is strong, and one of the most popular things to do is install double glazing. Why? Well, read on...

• It will save you money!

Installing double glazing can really save you money. The main way you can save money is in your heating bills, as improved insulation will make your home more energy efficient. The average family home can save as much as £135 per year on heating bills. Another way you can save money is through reduced insurance costs, as double glazed windows are more secure than single glazed ones.

• It’s good for the environment

Due to the fact that double glazing provides better insulation in your home than single glazed windows it it inherently better for the environment. A huge amount of CO2 goes into heating our homes, and if everyone in the UK with old style double glazing or single glazed windows replaced their windows with modern energy efficient double glazing we would save the equivalent energy to boiling a kettle 855 times. That’s a lot of CO2 we could be saving. Additionally, some double glazing companies use recycled UPVC to manufacture their window frames, which makes them even more energy efficient.

• Double glazing is more secure

Because double glazed windows use two panes of thick glass in the sealed units they are more difficult for an intruder to break. The typical burglar is looking for an easy life, he wants to get in and out quickly, double glazing is a huge deterrent. What’s more, many leading double glazing companies provide extra security features, such as hard-lipped security beds, and friction hinges, which make it even harder for a burglar to get in.

• Noise reduction

If noise is a problem, then it can be significantly reduced by the installation of double glazing. This is simply because the improved insulation affects sound waves as well as temperature. This works both ways too, so you can have more parties!

• It’s low maintenance

That’s UPVC double glazing... UPVC double glazing is virtually maintenance free – all you need do is wipe it now and then to keep it clean – no repainting year after year. High quality UPVC double glazing will maintain it’s colour for years, but inferior quality products can go yellow, so check what you’re getting before you buy.

• Condensation is reduced

Do you hate waking up to misted windows on a winter’s morning? Many people do, and this problem could easily be eradicated by the installation of double glazed windows. This is simply because condensation only forms when the room temperature drops, and with improved insulation this is unlikely to occur.

• Double glazing increases the value of a home

That’s right. Double glazing can increase the value of your home, because the majority of home buyers put double glazing on their list of ‘must haves’. Selling a property is hard enough at the moment, don’t make it more difficult by not offering a vital ‘must have’ item such as double glazing.

So, there you have it, 7 reasons to install double glazing! Make sure you choose to have your double glazing installed by a reputable company that has been in business for a good number of years. Check that they have good customer satisfaction, and that they offer guarantees on all their work and products.