Although the majority of all homes constructed today are built with double glazing already installed, it was not fitted as standard in many homes built in the 1980’s or earlier . These homes, as well as the homeowners, therefore really benefit from having double glazing installed.
For the homeowner, it might seem like a lot of money to spend installing new windows but, although the initial cost can be high, the savings that can be made from installing good quality double or even triple glazing can be huge, so it’s an outlay which is extremely well worth considering.
One of the main areas of heat loss in any home is via the windows and doors, and studies have shown that, on average, up to 20% of heat loss in a poorly insulated house with old, draughty windows is lost this way. Installing double glazing, where the window frames fit tightly in the aperture and there are multiple layers of glass with air gaps between them, can prevent large amounts of heat escaping from your home, making it easier for you to both heat it and keep it warm.
Double glazing works by using two sheets of glass which are held in place by the frame and have an air gap between them. This creates an insulating barrier between the warm air inside your home and the cold air outside. With old fashioned single glazing, you just have one single layer of glass and no air gap to form a barrier.
Of course, less heat loss means it will cost you less to heat your home - and with gas and electricity prices constantly rising at the moment, this could mean that over the life of the windows you can save quite a substantial sum of money. The actual amount will, of course, depend on the size of your property, the amount of heat you were losing prior to having the double glazing fitted and the type of windows you choose.
And it’s not just your pocket that will be gaining either. By using less energy to heat your home, you’ll be reducing the amount of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) that you produce, thereby lowering your Carbon footprint. This is good for the planet so you can rest easy knowing you’re doing the right thing for future generations.
So, by installing double glazing, you will reduce your energy costs, help keep your home warmer with less draughts and cold spots, and reduce your carbon footprint. What is there to lose?