Getting new windows installed in your home can be quite a big investment, so you need to make sure your knowledge is up to scratch before making any decisions. Buying windows Llandudno isn’t something we do very often, so there is bound to be lots of questions you can answer yourself. We have collected some of these questions and their valid answers, which can help make the right decision for your home improvement.
What is double glazing?
A window that has double glazing is called a double glazed window. This consists of two glass panes, that are separated by a small pocket which is filled with an inert gas (commonly argon or krypton which are poor at conducting heat. This lowers the amount of heat that can escape through the window, making your house more efficient with heating bills.
What is triple glazing?
Triple glazing essentially works in the same way as double glazed windows, but instead has three panes of glass and two pockets filled with a gas. These windows are even more energy efficient, but also have the bonus of being extra soundproof and extra secure.
How much does it cost to get double glazed windows?
There isn’t really a standard cost for getting double glazed windows. It all depends on how many windows you want to purchase, their size, the time it takes to have them installed, and any extras such as windowsills.
Before your window company begins any work, they should send out someone to assess the job and give you a quote that is based on the work you want done.
To make that simpler, the price of double glazing depends on:
· The number of windows
· The size of the windows
· Length of time of installation
· Any additions
Which style of windows would be best on my home?
Windows these days are super adaptable and can be tailored to suit your taste and home. For example, uPVC windows come in a variety of different colours and finished, which could potentially suit every home. The woodgrain finish could suit a more traditional house. Aluminium windows have more of a contemporary look which would suit more modern homes.
What are window energy ratings (WER) and U-values?
When shopping around for new windows, you might see a label or hear a salesman talk about the window energy rating or the WER of a window. This is a score which test the performance of the window. The lowest score is G and it goes all the way up to A++.
The U value of a window is another form of scoring the efficiency of a window. You might see this when looking at other home improvements such as doors and conservatories too. This represents how much heat can escape.
For example, a window could have the U value of 1.0W/m2k. This would mean that 1 kilowatt of heat energy is lost through every square metre of that style window per year.
