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For most people looking to replace the glazing in there home with modern double glazed units the fundamental question they ask is why should I spend my hard earned cash on new windows anyway. For some it’s actually not a choice it’s a necessity as the old windows are in a poor state of repair and have to be swooped out no matter what. For others it’s to get a new look for the home or maybe to be more energy efficient after all energy costs these days take a large chunk out of the household budget and anything that can help conserve energy has got to be good.

Although we don’t often think of our windows being dangerous single glazed windows can be lethal if they are broken by a flying object such as a rock or brick. They do not break cleanly and usually shatter into many shards some of which can be very long and sharp. The sharp pieces of glass can be thrown many feet from the original impact point and can easily hurt anyone standing nearby. Double glazed units are unbelievably difficult to break and even when they do with the advent of safety glass being fitted they are much safer as the glass doesn’t shatter.

Wooden frames and single glazed units don’t offer much security against a break in. Burglars can easily either break the single glazed unit with a hammer or in some cases even remove the entire frame to gain access to your home. When combined with windows that are easily opened there is not much to deter the determined thief. Double glazed frames are much stronger and will resist even the most determined thief. When combined with great quality window locks your home will be much safer with modern double glazing.

Now that the cost of heating a home is rising steeply many people are looking for ways to conserve energy and thereby reducing their heating costs. The old fashioned single glazed windows are very energy inefficient. They allow a lot of heat from your house to leak out to the outside and if the window is large can leave an uncomfortable cold spot in a room. The answer is to fit double glazing this can help you save as much as 45% of the energy lost to the outside. Fitting modern energy efficient glass can give you even bigger savings as the windows are coated to enable heat to be kept inside the house.

Before deciding whether you should get double glazing consider these additional advantages over single glazing. The style and choice of look is staggering no matter what your neighbourhood or conservation area requirements are you will be able to find a look that will fit in perfectly and not look out of place. The colour of frame can be chosen from a wide assortment and will be sure to blend in. If necessary instead of PVCu which requires little or no maintenance you could opt for the conventional timber frame. The advantage of timber frames is that they look great and generally fit in much better than UPVc. Although Aluminium is still available as a choice not many individuals pick it these days.

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