If you have double glazing in your home, you’ll have no doubt already recognized and experienced many benefits. However, homeowners with single glazing might not yet realize just how beneficial new double glazing may be for a number of reasons. Single glazing windows require regular treatment and maintenance, and during Winter, homes can become incredibly cold and often subject to damp and condensation. This in itself can lead to more serious issues and as a result, costly, unnecessary repairs.

Kenneth Hislop, of Window Advice Centre in Scotland – specialists in double glazing in Glasgow, Scotland – says that “the actual benefits of double glazing can save you a lot of money over time, on your energy bills and on general maintenance, like treating timber window frames”.

If you currently have single glazed windows, or your existing windows are due for replacement, consider the benefits of double glazing when deciding to buy new windows.

Style & Appearance

Double glazing is widely available in many different styles and finishes. Of course, standard white UPVC double glazed windows are still a popular choice, but you will find yourself choosing from a huge selection of colours, materials and finishes. This means that your home will enjoy a new aesthetic and look the part once your new windows are installed. Styles might include; reversible windows, sash windows, tilt and turn windows and more.

Security & Safety

It’s important to feel safe in your own home and UPVC windows with double glazing can increase security to give you the peace of mind that windows are difficult to damage and penetrate. Single glazing does not offer much in terms of security. Thin panes and timber frames can often be easily broken. Double glazed windows – with two windowpanes and strong, durable UPVC frames – offer safety features that are not provided by other window styles.  

Saving Money

Double glazed windows can certainly save you a lot of money over time. Timber frames with single glazed panes require regular maintenance, including painting and treating. In addition to this, they don’t offer much to your home in terms of insulation, if anything at all. Double glazing, on the other hand, is a very energy efficient solution. With increased insulation and noise reduction properties, double-glazed windows will save you money on your household energy bills simply because your home will retain more heat.

Double Glazing For Your Home

When choosing new windows for your property, it’s important that they look good and last, in addition to keeping your home safe and warm. There are, of course, alternative options you can choose from – such as triple glazed windowpanes – and various styles too, such as reversible windows and sash windows. However, double glazing proves itself time and time again to be the most popular choice for homeowners choosing new windows in the UK.

If you’re ready to replace the windows of your home, make sure you consider the benefits of double glazing before making your choice, as the benefits are priceless.