Our Guide to Double Glazing

Sensible homeowners across Bristol Somerset & Gloucestershire are protecting their homes with high-quality double glazing from Associated Windows

As well as structural preservation and security strengthening benefits, high-performance double-glazed windows offer enhanced sound barrier protection from the outside world. Comfort, satisfaction and peace of mind come as standard with Associated Windows double glazing.

Affordable Double-Glazed Windows Bristol

Double glazing has been a mandatory requirement for all UK homes with replacement glazing, since April 2002, (in compliance with Building Regulations). Therefore, we are firm believers that financial factors should not get in the way of vital home improvements. We are proud to have helped many of our valued customers achieve their renovation goals, without having to compromise on quality, performance or style.

Energy Efficient & Planet Friendly Double Glazing

Up to 80% of energy loss occurs around the edge of a window. Translated into cost, inefficient windows can be particularly draining on your finances as well as your carbon footprint. With thermally efficient double glazing the average energy saving works out around £110-115 per year, so if you add these savings up over time it’s easy to see how double glazing pays for itself in the long run.

Add Value & Kerb Appeal with Double Glazing

As well as boosting thermal efficiency, high quality double glazing holds real potential to add considerable value and kerb appeal to your home. First impressions can make or break potential buyers, and double glazing plays a key role in whether buyers respond positively or negatively to your home – decent double glazing combined with central heating ranks highly amongst UK house hunters after all.

A good Energy Performance Certificate rating (EPC) is highly valuable to Bristol, Somerset and Gloucestershire buyers too. An EPC is a legal requirement for properties that are for sale or rental, which are there to help homeowners and tenants figure out how much energy costs are going to be and how they can save money in the future. High quality renovations can markedly boost a property’s EPC rating and can even increase the value of it between 6% – 14%, depending on the home improvement.

Double Glazing Boosts Health & Lifestyle

1 in 4 British homes suffer from condensation, dampness or mould and approximately 5.4 million suffer from asthma in the UK.

Damaged or faulty window frames play a big part in damp and mould issues that often arise throughout homes across the UK. Poor ventilation, heating and insulation can also exacerbate condensation problems, with Bristol, Somerset and Gloucestershire homes even more susceptible to the hazardous issue thanks to the cold and wet coastal climate. Double glazing effectively improves air quality, providing a tough barrier for bacteria and viruses whilst resisting condensation by preserving heat within the building. As well as guarding those who suffer from respiratory problems, in particular, double glazing also prevents window frames from rotting, warping or leaking which protects the structure from being destroyed from the harmful effects of untreated damp and mould.

Bristol Gloucestershire & Somerset Homeowners

The Associated Windows team have a wealth of localised and regional expertise to share, especially on the topic of double glazing. So, if you have a particular query on double glazed windows in Bristol, Somerset or Gloucestershire areas you may find the answer below via one of our tailored and informative articles below:

How does double glazing work?

Will double glazing really improve your house’s value?

The 3 more unknown benefits of double glazing

20 crucial questions to ask your double glazing installer

How long do double glazed windows last?

How can you tell if a window is double glazed? And why you need it in light of rising energy costs

Smashed Window? A Step-by-Step Crisis Guide

Can you repair condensation damaged windows?

Why do my uPVC windows whistle?

If your query can’t be answered above, don’t hesitate to contact the Associated Windows team for further support.