Double Glazing Tips

- Choose a style that matches your property and enhances its looks. If yours is an older property, be careful of fitting PVCu and
Aluminium designs. Have a look at properties similar to yours, in your area. See how different window types look on houses like your own.compare the effect of various replacement window types.

- Make sure you have adequate numbers of opening windows; the fewer openings, the simpler the design, the cheaper the window but badly designed, inappropriate windows can turn out to be a very bad investment, and even lower the value of a property.

- Do not go for the cheapest quotation. There's a price point below which you'll be buying rubbish.

- Do not try to beat the price down too much. Less professional suppliers will agree to it, but sell you short later. Get the best you can afford.

- Double-glazed windows come in a variety of sizes and styles. Check for any planning restrictions on your house due to age and location. Sometimes planning permission may be required, in the case in listed buildings and conservation areas. Also if you are converting a flat window into a bay window. Check this with the local authority.

- Fitting double-glazing when your existing window frames need replacing will save you time and money. Secondary glazing is less expensive than replacement double-glazing and will still save you around £30 a year in heating bills.

- Ask your supplier how long the delivery will be. Have this stipulated on your contract.

- Ask for an estimate of how long the work will take to complete once they are on-site.

- Double-glazing reduces heat loss through your windows. You can save money on your heating bills. However, it will be a long time before you save enough money equal to the cost of the windows.