5 Reasons People Switch To uPVC Double Glazing From Timber Windows.
There is no doubt that uPVC windows are now the most popular type of window above all other windows on the market today. If that is a fact, then the question has to be asked why it is so. In this article we will outline five reasons why homeowners are choosing uPVC double glazing above a timber or aluminum window or any other window type that is available on the market. By the time you have finished this market, we hope that you will have an understanding of why double glazed uPVC windows are leading the world in window production.
1. Energy efficiency: Nowadays the sight of a monthly fuel bill arriving through your mailbox is enough to cause tremors of fear in many people. Fuel cost are rising constantly and on top of that there is continual talk of ‘polluter paying principles’ and ‘carbon taxes’. It is very important for all of us to have houses that are as energy efficient as possible. Older type wooden window frames simply do not have the proper ‘U-factor’ capacity to seal your residence properly. The ‘U-factor’ is a measurement of the rate of transfer of heat through a material. Quality double glazed uPVC or vinyl windows with a low ‘U-factor’ are highly energy efficient and these windows will assist you greatly in slashing fuel costs in your home.
2. Range of styles and colours available: There used to be a standard joke regarding a PVC window that it was available in two colours – white or white! While that joke may have had a certain ring of truth to it about ten years or so ago, things have changed dramatically in the production of these products since. They are now freely available from most established window manufacturers and double glazing window installers in a large variety of styles and colours. One of the most popular choices by homeowners presently are the wood-grain finish windows, which can look like light or dark timbers and are very hard to distinguish from real timber at any distance.
3. Home Security: Not that long ago security in the home was not top of a homeowners agenda – in fact many people were quite comfortable with leaving keys in their doors at night, or leaving their front door unlocked. All of this has changed unfortunately and homeowners require now that their doors and windows are secure at night- time and when they are away from their property. uPVC double glazing doors are very strong and durable and quality windows have excellent uPVC window handles and window locks built into the framework of the window unit, which gives them added strength. In addition to this double glazing is much more difficult to break through than older windows with single glazing, so most homeowners are going for the more secure option.
4. Window maintenance: One of the main advantages of uPVC as a material is that it requires very little maintenance from the time it is installed in your home as a window frame, until the time that you decide to change your windows again. A uPVC double glazing window requires cleaning, as any window does, but other than that there is very little maintenance needs to be carried out. On the other hand, if you want timber windows to last, they need regular re-painting and maintenance and even this may not be enough to stop them warping and leaking if you are living in a damp climate.
5. Re-sale value of your property: Many homeowners are not thinking about selling their property when they install their uPVC windows. However there may come a time when for work reasons you want to change location, or maybe you simply will want to downsize, and this is when you will be glad if your have installed uPVC double glazing windows. Over seventy five percent of people questioned in a survey, when asked to rate the important points they looked for when they were purchasing or renting a home, put the fact of the home having uPVC windows as one of the main factors. Having uPVC double glazed windows installed in your home will help you to sell or rent it and will help you to obtain a better price.
These are five of the top reasons why homeowners are continuing to make the change to uPVC double glazing windows. Some homeowners who have construction or home improvement consider the options of fitting cheap uPVC windows themselves. These windows are not cheap in the sense that they are of inferior quality, but if you are willing to install DIY double glazing in you can make considerable savings. So if you are considering changing your windows, or if you are in the process of planning or building a new residence, get a double glazing quote and weigh up the uPVC double glazing cost against the many benefits that these windows could bring to you and your home.
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