Although double glazing has been around since the Victorian times, it was only in the 1970s that it really took off. Advances in manufacturing and technology suddenly made double glazing more affordable, and soon homeowners everywhere were installing these new, energy efficient windowpanes in their properties. Since then, double glazing has come even further. Today, […]
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Every year, homeowners across the UK spend hundreds of pounds keeping their properties warm. During the winter months, energy bills can go through the roof as plunging temperatures and poorly- insulated buildings take their toll on the country’s bank balance. If you’re trying to reduce the amount you spend on heating your home, and make your […]
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If you want to keep your home safe and sound, it’s important to look at your home’s security from all angles. Though you’ve probably invested in a strong front door and good quality alarm system, it’s important to remember that, as SafeWise says, “As many as 23 percent of home burglaries occur through first-story windows.” This […]
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Imagine being the very first double glazing salesman, attempting to sell homeowners an unknown product to replace something they’ve been happy with for years. It certainly didn’t take long for the word to catch on and before long, double glazing became the new must-have. But where did it start, and who was that person given […]
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There are many benefits to installing double glazed windows in your home. Some of these include fewer drafts, reduced energy bills, less condensation, less noise from the outside world and of course, a smaller carbon footprint which benefits the environment in numerous ways. That said, it can be a bit of a minefield knowing where […]
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