An emergence of draughts inside your home, condensation in between panes, degraded frames, windows that stick or are clearly underperforming signal that it’s time to update your old windows – double glazing typically lasts 20-25 years, while 40 years is the average lifespan of older window frames.
You won’t definitively need window replacements in such instances, but it’s usually best to proceed with replacing double glazing installed over 20 years ago or windows edging towards 40 years old to enjoy improved comfort, energy efficiency and performance.
Heating bills can be cut by £140 annually with the installation of A-rated double glazing, with the cost of window replacements hinging on what sizes, material and glazing is required, plus the extent of the installation.
We propose that just before autumn is a good time to update old windows and here’s our thinking behind that.
Why Do It Before Autumn Comes?
Interest in energy-efficient windows regularly shoots up during autumn, which can extend lead and appointment times, so it’s worth getting in early.
Something else to contend with is that colder weather can occasionally cause installation delays, much to the irritation of homeowners desperate to have window replacements for maximum energy efficiency in winter.
If you get new windows installed prior to autumn, you’re assured of a warm winter at home.
How New Windows Will Enhance Energy Efficiency
You’re advised to get new windows if your energy costs keep going up but your energy consumption remains the same and fuel prices are relatively static.
Heat leaks out of windows in any of the following ways – through the glass, window frame and worn-out seals. This will be erased once energy-efficient windows are installed as modern glazing restricts thermal transfer, an insulated frame minimises conductive heat loss, and airtight seals conserve heat and evict draughts.
The Energy Saving Trust states that switching from old windows to A-rated double glazing can reduce heating bills by £140 per year.
Energy Won’t Be the Only Upside
Replacement windows are often bought for their thermal efficiency qualities, but aside from that, you also gain amplified security, kerb appeal etc. from their fitting.
Modern windows are defined by tough frames, intelligent locking, robust glazing, and the stylish appearance they exhibit can be what incites someone to submit a bid to buy the house from you when selling.
While energy efficiency is a major selling-point of window replacements, contemporary UPVC windows and aluminium windows go further than just stemming heat loss – heightening warmth and cutting heating costs.
In our expert opinion, now is the time to purchase them so that you have a winter-ready home well in advance of temperatures dropping.
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LOOKING TO REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS?
We have a fantastic range to choose from so whether it’s a modern style or traditional timber effect windows – we are confident that we will have windows to improve any home to give it the finished look with elegance.
LOOKING TO REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS?
We have a fantastic range to choose from so whether it’s a modern style or traditional timber effect windows – we are confident that we will have windows to improve any home to give it the finished look with elegance.
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