Sellers and fitters of double glazing are set for a massive year in sales and profit in the UK. Since this year’s extra cold winter and reports that changes in weather patterns are likely to cause colder and colder winters over the next ten years, home owners are looking for ways to stave off the cold in their house.
Maidstone, Kent, January 20, 2011 — Sellers and fitters of double glazing are set for a massive year in sales and profit in the UK. Since this year’s extra cold winter and reports that changes in weather patterns are likely to cause colder and colder winters over the next ten years, home owners are looking for ways to stave off the cold in their house.
Adding to the burden of heating a home during increasingly longer and colder winter months is the rising cost of fuel prices. Adding double glazing to the home acts as a blanket to keep heat inside and to keep cold on the outside. Statistics show that double glazed windows can lower the cost of fuel payments by as much as 35%.
The lowdown on double glazed windows
Double glazing describes a window fitting where two panes of glass are fitted with a gap between them rather than just the single pane of glass that is becoming less and less popular. Windows like these are often described as ‘insulation windows’ as not only do they help to keep heat on the inside of a building, they also act as a sound barrier against outside noise.
The cost of new uPVC windows
The cost of having all the windows in your house re-fitted will of course depend on the size of your home and how many windows you have. The initial cost of installation can be an expensive one. However; well fitted windows should not need to be replaced for up to fifteen years and require little maintenance. You are guaranteed to pay only price of having your new windows fitted, against the very likely presumption that fuel prices will rise rapidly over the next ten years. For home owners, double glazed windows are often a key selling point that buyers look for.
Where to look for uPVC window fitters
As with all products, consumers and sales people rely heavily on the internet and internet based advertising for making deals. Search local directories online and take at least five quotes before agreeing to a price. If you know friends who have recently had work done to their windows, take recommendations for companies from them. Always look for a well reputed company who offer a guarantee of at least twelve months. Some companies will offer a guarantee of up to four years.
How long you should expect installation to take
A good company should be able to come in and fit all windows within one day. A fitter should never leave your property without a pane overnight and should fit only one window at a time. Some houses may need extra structural support in the new frames and time should be allowed for this.
2011 is the year for double glazing
With warnings of what future winters will hold in the temperature ranks and a rise in VAT and fuel prices, 2011 should be the year that you have double glazing fitted to your home. Many companies have promised to hold 2010 VAT prices for the first half of the year. Act now to insulate your home against the cold.
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Double Glazing Quotations
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