If you live in or near Aberdeen you know what the weather is like. This is Scotland, isn’t it? But that’s OK. If the weather was warm all the time all sorts of annoying people would be hanging around wearing hardly anything and thinking they are in the South of France. What Aberdeen citizens need is not warmer weather but more efficient windows. Double glazing Aberdeen windows can make life pleasanter and can save money by keeping the cold air out and the warm air in.
About sixty percent of heat loss in homes occurs through the windows if the windows are of the standard single pane variety. Double glazing substantially limits heat loss. Once double glazing has been installed homeowners often find their heating bills drop by ten to twelve percent.
Double glazing is the process of making one window using two panes of glass with a small space in between. The space between the windows (a few millimeters) contains air which serves as insulation. There should be no condensation between the two panes. Condensation can indicate that the unit is not air tight.
The air-tight construction of double glazed windows keeps out noise as well as cold air and rain. It also makes your home safer. Double glazed windows are much harder to break than conventional windows thus making it more difficult for intruders to enter.
If you have good windows that you don’t want to replace you might consider secondary glazing. This is accomplished by fitting a second pane against the first one inside the house. This system provides many of the benefits of double glazing while costing less and keeping the appearance of your original windows intact.
If you are considering double glazing for your home look for an installer with a proven track record. Find out how long they have been in business. Are they certified with FENSTRA BSI or CERTASS? Ask for references. Find out if any of your neighbors have used their services and if they are satisfied.
When hiring an installer find out if they guarantee their work and get the guarantee in writing. Shop around and compare prices but don’t depend on price alone as the deciding factor. Find out if their schedule will allow them to work when you will need them. Find out how long the job will take.
It’s important to decide which materials are most suitable for you home and your budget. Window frames can be of uPVC, wood, aluminium or steel or composite. PVC frames are the most common. They are durable, last a long time and can be recycled. The same can be said for steel or aluminium. Wood frames require more maintenance but have lower environmental impact. They are often used in conservation areas where alterations to the appearance of the structure are not permitted.
Well installed double glazed windows can make your home more comfortable and energy efficient and reduce your carbon footprint. Double glazing Aberdeen can contribute to the effort to control global warming.
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