Wednesday 18 January 2017

Amazing Advantages of Double Glazing Windows

When, at the dawn of civilisation, windows were invented, they were just holes on the wall, more like ventilators to let the air flow inside. However, with time, people learnt to cover those with bones, skins, wood and even glass. However, when we learnt how to create proper glass, the windows became much more than just a hole on the wall. It became more like what we see in our homes today. The desired window would allow the light in, without allowing the outside heat or cold to come in. 

We have multiple choice nowadays when it comes to selecting the window of our choice. In fact, there are so many different options that it becomes a bit overwhelming to make our mind up. However, installing double glazing windows has some advantages and if your budget allows, you should go for those.

Increase the property value: One of the first thing the property buyers would ask if the building has double glazing or not.  This is not only a sign of proper care of the house and neat condition, it also means that they can immediately move in, without doing any repair of the doors and the windows and they would be comfortable.

Temperature control: one of the benefits of having a double glazing window is how the temperature of the inside is maintained. This, obviously, leads to improved energy efficiency. There are two layers of glass and there is insulating gas, stuffed and sealed between them, to keep as much heat inside as needed. Old windows has single glazing which meant that a lot of heat could either enter or escape from the inside, as not only the seal but also the glass radiates heat. Newer versions don't suffer from these problems and thus, they help you keep your electricity bill really low.

Increased safety: Another benefit of using double glazing windows is that these windows are really much safer than the old single glazing windows. Burglars would find it much difficult to enter your house if they find you have installed these windows. These windows have a sturdier frame and have better locking mechanism as well. The burglar would need to work really hard to open these windows from the outside.

Finally, repairing these windows is easy as well and lots of agencies provide double glazing repairs London. You should find an agency who have the right experience in repairing double glazing windows.