Windows are important in saving energy in the home: the average house with single-glazed windows will lose around 20% of its heat through the windows. It is estimated that the average 3 bedroomed house will save around £80 to £100 a year in heating bills by installing double glazing. You will also prevent around three-quarters of a tonne of carbon dioxide being produced. Plus there are other benefits such as reduced noise and draughts.
However, replacing your windows is likely to be quite expensive. Prices will vary but you can expect to pay around £500 per window. Therefore, the return on this investment in lower fuel bills is not likely to be very good. However, there are the benefits of increased comfort, and it will increase the value of your house.
There are a couple of ways you can get many of the benefits for less. One way is to only install double glazing in the rooms that you most often use, such as the living room. Another way is to only install double glazing on the northern side of your house, leaving the windows on the southern side to capture as much energy from the sun as possible. We partner with Everest, one of the UK's most award winning suppliers of double glazing. Follow this link for details of on-line double glazing offers.
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