Quality Replacement Double Glazing Tips » Kirkintilloch

Energy efficient windows explained

Admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:42:44 +0000

Just like your fridges energy rating, windows have an energy efficiency rating that runs from a top rating of "A" all the way down to "G". So to keep it as simple as possible "D" & "C" are standard grade windows that lose a fair bit of heat that you have kindly paid for, basically about 25% of your heating bill is wasted through heat loss from your regular standard [...]

Home report highlights illegal single and double glazed windows.

Admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:35:25 +0000

The value of your property will vary dependant on the quality and age of your home improvements and will be flagged up in a home report as soon as you try and sell your property. Discover what you need to know to keep safe, legal and get the best value for your home. [...]

Secondary glazing sash windows

Admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:43:58 +0000

If you are searching for secondary glazing for sash windows you no doubt have some drafty sash windows that may well be covered in condensation and doing a poor job of cutting down noise from outside such as traffic and aeroplanes. Secondary glazing can reduce noise by as much as 50% depending on the gap between the existing window and the new glazing, 50mm / 2 inches is the minimum recommended gap and 200mm / 8 inches is the maximum recommended [...]

Secondary glazing windows

Admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:50:53 +0000

Secondary glazing windows are perfect for reducing noise, reducing condensation by as much as 90% and eliminating drafts and dramatically reducing heat loss through single glazed windows as will as making your home much more secure. Basically you are getting the benefits of a double glazed window without the cost and inconvenience of replacing traditional single glazed [...]

Should you buy double glazing or triple glazing?

Admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:29:51 +0000

The reputable UK manufactures are sticking to double glazing however their are a few manufactures in Europe making triple glazing.

It is claimed triple glazing improves the sound reduction and heat retention however evidence that backs up these claims are rather scarce. The recognised standard for glazing products is a BBA certificate issued by the UK’s [...]

Windows Scrappage Scheme

Admin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:03:05 +0000

The UK and Scotland government are committed to very onerous carbon footprint reduction targets and with the increased use of fossil fuel and cars on the road the obvious target is to thermally improve the housing stock and thermal quality of new build housing. However will your new windows be illegal in [...]

How much money can you save with A rated double glazed windows.

Admin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:26:15 +0000

The BFRC is the UK’s national system for rating Energy Efficient Windows. The BFRC issued the following statement:- If your home is single glazed or your double-glazing was installed prior to April 2002 then you could be losing more heat than necessary, and therefore money, literally out of the window. However, by switching to Energy Efficient Windows you can [...]

Window Guarantees

Admin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:24:15 +0000

Window Guarantees You should expect the following types of guarantee for a window. You should expect a guarantee that covers you against condensation, dust and dirt getting in between the double glassing. The best guarantee you will get for this is a lifetime guarantee. Basically you are covered for as long as you or your partner owns the [...]

Condensation in double glazing

Admin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:39:51 +0000

I have been doing some research on the causes of condensation inside the sealed unit of double glazing and found some very questionable [...]

Warning about cheap UPVC door failures in Scotland

Admin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:37:16 +0000

You may be in the market for buying a UPVC door and getting ready to get a quote. I would like to warn you about a UPVC door failure that is reaching epidemic proportions throughout [...]