The recent floods in Cumbria are said to be the worst in a thousand years no one is quite sure of why the floods have been so bad but many people are pointing the finger at global warming. Global warming is an issue we are all fully aware of and the recent floods have emphasized the importance of how it is each of our responsibilities to protect the planet for future generations to come.
As a nation one of the biggest areas of energy use is our homes and one of the biggest areas of energy consumption in our homes is heating. Unfortunately many of our homes are not very energy efficient and a considerable amount of the heat we generate is lost meaning we have to generate more heat in order to stay warm using up more of the planets valuable resources.
However by improving the energy efficiency of our homes we can considerably reduce the amount of energy we use. One of the most beneficial and easiest ways of improving the energy efficiency of our homes is by installing energy efficient double glazed windows. As the name suggests double glazing is made up of two panes of glass which are sandwiched together and a gap is left between the two panes and then the whole unit is then sealed together it is actually the gap between the two panes which acts as an insulator and helps to retain the heat inside your property.
Up to 25 percent of the heat generated in a home can be lost through energy inefficient windows and by installing double glazing the amount of heat lost is cut dramatically. Not only does double glazing help to improve the energy efficiency of your home but it will also improve the security of your home and the make the overall property look more aesthetically pleasing.
For more information on double glazing in your area including double glazing in Cardiff, double glazing in Bristol and double glazing in Gloucester visit your local show room or call Greenway Conservatories Windows and Doors on 0800 163 369.
