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Cost for Double Glazed Windows in Peterborough

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Are you annoyed with wasting money on your heating bills due to draughty windows?  The best solution would be to replace your double glazing with A-rated  double glazed windows  which do not cost the earth. We have vast experience in dealing with draughty windows throughout Peterborough. We install replacement windows to both residential and commercial premises. Our prices are very affordable and cost effective. By replacing draughty windows with our A-rated windows will not only make your Peterborough home look good, but will save you money on your heating as well. How Much Does Double Glazing Cost in Peterborough Many home owners would like to know how much double glazing costs in Peterborough. The average cost of double glazing in Peterborough is from £3000 to £8000. This could be much higher if you require non-standard windows and doors! You maybe thinking what is the cost for double glazing in Peterborough? So if you are interested in affordable Double Glazed Windows then  contact

What to look out for when buying a composite door

  Buying a composite door By choosing the right composite door will not only keep your home safe and secure but will improve the overall kerb-appeal as well. This guide will provide you with some useful tips on what you need to keep your eye open for when buying a composite. Door Considerations When choosing a new composite front door for your home it is extremely important to consider the style of your property. You must also consider the neighborhood that you live in. There is no point ordering a new composite just because you like the look of it, if it does not suit your home. Maybe you live in the country and are looking for a cottage style door. Or a more of a traditional style when living in a more of a heritage style property. Or if your home is a modern style property then it would make more sense to choose a modern type composite door. You will also need to consider why you are actually looking for a new front door. Are you looking to increase your home security? Or perhaps en

Will Grey Double Glazing go out of fashion

  Will Grey Double Glazing go out of fashion ? Are you considering replacing your white  double glazed windows  for a more of a modern grey double glazing? However, you may be wondering whether or not grey uPVC windows will go out of fashion in the next few years. The answer to this question is definitely a NO! Anthracite grey double glazing has been a fashion statement for the last three to five years. With the increase demand for anthracite grey window frames, we think it’s highly unlikely that anthracite grey will fall out of favour! So why choose Anthracite windows? So why are so many households opting for anthracite grey windows? The fact is that grey is a neutral colour which makes it an easy colour to blend in any existing décor. Anthracite grey double glazing is extremely popular as it is definitely a unique shade. Grey windows expresses richness and warming appeal. Most Peterborough customers find grey windows stimulating especially as a backdrop is garden photos. A modern loo

Coloured Double glazed window frames

Coloured double   glazed windows   and   doors   are become increasingly popular. Many homeowners are now moving away from the traditional white windows and now opting for a more of an individualised colour instead. Previously homeowners would be focused on   energy efficient double glazing . Subsequently, these windows would be energy efficient, environmental friendly, not forgetting aesthetically pleasing to say the least. As double glazing colour trends continue to rise, this helps to bring down window colour prices. Double glazing manufacturers are definitely responding to this demand. Each year there are more double glazing colour options available. There is even an options for customised (bespoke) your own colour. Different patterned glass styles have also become popular. Patterned glass is often used as an obscured glass for rooms such as bathrooms and entrance door side panels. Many homeowner who require a glass back door for instance will opt for a patterned glass style. We ar

How to tell if your Double Glazing has failed?

  As a   double-glazing repairs   expert, we are often asked question in regards to failed double glazing. To help you understand whether or not it has failed, it is very important for you to understand what double glazing actually is. Double glazing comprises of two panes of glass put together with a thermally efficient spacer bar between them. The thickness of modern double-glazed unit is around 28mm thickness. This unit is sealed together by using a hot liquify adhesive. This double glazing unit is now sealed which means that all of the air is now trapped between the two panes of glass. If the double glazing is A-rated, then gas is applied and trapped between the two panes of glass instead. Now that the gas or air is trapped within the glazing unit, this acts as an insulated barrier. Therefore, preventing heat from escaping via the window whilst preventing cold air entering a home via the window. When gas is installed to glazing, this is much more energy efficient which allows the g

Can you repair double glazed windows?

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When fitted correctly double glazing can be extremely valuable to any home. Though, when it is not working how it should do, then it can become a more of a nuisance. However, the good news is that we offer   window repairs in Peterborough , correcting many faults that could save you a fortune compared to replacement double glazing. Throughout this blog we will discuss some of the most common double glazing faults and how to rectify them Misted double glazing If the uPVC window seal breaks then moisture and air will get in between the two panes of glass resulting in  foggy glass . When moisture makes it way between these panes of glass, then the original gas will make its way out of the sealed unit. When this happens then the window has an inability to trap heat between the two panes of glass. If the sealed unit is compromised resealing the sealed unit yourself is near enough impossible. The gas has already leaked out and moisture is already within the window. However, replacing this un