If you are looking for ways you can reduce your carbon dioxide emissions, double glazing windows provide an easy option. Your home is responsible for about 28 percent of the carbon dioxide emissions you create. By replacing your old single pane windows, you reduce your emissions, making double glazing windows a very environmentally friendly choice. Besides helping the environment, you will reduce the amount of condensation in your home and reduce your noise pollution, both of which will make your home more comfortable.

You lose about 60 percent of your home's heat through old single pane windows. Double glazing windows can substantially reduce your heat loss. For this reason, the added cost of double glazing windows will quickly be recovered because your heating bills will be lowered. After you install double glazing windows, you should see a decrease in your heating bills of about 10 to 12 percent. The amount varies depending on the number of windows and the condition of your old windows.

Double glazing windows are a very environmentally friendly choice. Approximately 28 percent of carbon dioxide emissions come from our homes. If you replace your old windows, you will reduce the carbon dioxide emissions. In addition to helping the environment, double glazing windows reduce noise pollution and lower the amount of condensation in your home.

Your home will be more secure if you install double glazing windows. Intruders typically enter your home through a window or door. Double glazing windows are more secure than single pane windows, because they are hard to break and have very secure locks. Mid-point locks can let you keep the window cracked to let in a breeze but not an intruder.

Your home's value and appearance will be enhanced by installing new double glazed windows. These windows come in a wide range of materials and styles, letting you choose the best look for your particular home. Material choices include polyvinyl chloride (PVC), hardwood, and hardwood. You can get better insulation results with PVC windows, but older homes may look better with aluminum or wood frames. Regardless of material, you will have several colors to choose from.

If your budget does not allow for replacement windows, you apply secondary glazing instead of replacing the windows. This is a less expensive option that buying new windows, plus it does not alter your home's appearance. While the results will not be as good as with new windows, you will still see an improvement in your home heating loss. If you apply secondary glazing, this is accomplished by installing a second glazed window on the inside of your house, directly against your original windows.