Stormseal South West has plenty of experience supplying and fitting high-quality uPVC double glazed windows to homes in Plymouth and surrounding areas throughout Devon and Cornwall.
uPVC double glazed windows can not only transform the look of (and add value to) your home, they can also help you save money by making your home more energy efficient and have the added bonus of making your home more secure against intruders.
As a company with many years’ experience supplying and fitting high-quality double glazed windows on residential properties throughout Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall, the double glazing specialists at Stormseal South West have received many enquiries from local residents about double glazing and the benefits it provides.
If you have any questions about double glazing, the double glazed windows we supply and install, which of our double glazed windows best suits your home – casement uPVC, sliding sash, tilt & turn, etc. – our new ‘A’ rated energy-efficient window system or the costs involved, please give us a call.
Double glazing is essentially insulated glazing (IG), a term that many homeowners are probably unfamiliar with since it isn’t used very often. Double glazed windows are windows comprised of two panes of glass within the same frame with a gap between the panes – 6mm to 20mm wide – that can filled with air or a special gas like argon.
Although a relatively new technology, double glazing follows on from previous window technologies such as storm windows, which were mounted either internally or externally and function in a similar way to insulated glazing, and to a lesser extent, sash windows which were prominently found in Georgian and Victorian houses.
Double glazed windows are now a common sight and double glazing can be used on a wide variety of windows. These include awning, casement, sliding and a wide range of other window varieties, with the window frame housing the double glazing made from materials such as a variety of timbers, along with PVC or aluminium.
There are quite a few reasons why double glazing has proven so popular among homeowners, most notably its energy-efficient properties. Because double glazed windows are so effectively insulated, it makes it very difficult for the heat or the cold to travel through them and enter the interior of the home.
This keeps homes cool in summer and warm in winter, thus reducing the need for air conditioning in summer and heating in winter which lowers energy bills. Along with improved energy-efficiency which equates to reduced energy bills, other advantages associated with double glazing – windows, doors, conservatories, etc. – include:
As with any product on the market today, not all double glazed windows are created equal, with some more windows delivering more energy-efficiency than others. All windows are now clearly labelled with a grading by the BFRC (British Fenestration Rating Council) from A+ to G, with A+ being the most energy efficient.
As a proud member of the VEKA Network, along with superior energy-efficiency all our double glazed windows are covered by our 10-year guarantee for assurances of quality and value for money. On top of those important considerations, what other properties combine to make the most energy-efficient double glazed windows?
How much does double glazing cost?
It’s difficult to give one definitive answer. Every property is different and has a different number of doors and windows. Plus, when you choose to install double glazing, you have a host of options to choose from which will have an impact on the price.
The best thing to do is to ask us. We can help you choose options that suit you and your budget down to the ground. At Stormseal South West, we’ve installed hundreds of double-glazed windows in Plymouth, and plenty more throughout Devon and Cornwall. So we promise to only deliver the best, most impartial advice.
With our wide range of styles and finishes, Stormseal South West can supply and fit the perfect windows to suit your home and budget.
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Our team is more than happy to help you come to the best decision for you. Our impartial recommendations are delivered with your unique position in mind. After all, what works for one customer might not be appropriate for the next.
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