The Double Glazing Bonus

Everyone knows now that double-glazing can definitely save money on heating and improve drafty windows and doors. It can also manage to keep those searing summer temperatures at a controllable level. The bonus of having double glazing fitted in your home are things like noise reduction for example where you do not need to listen to that traffic going past the window or at least you tend not to notice it as much. There are many different types of glass also that you can fit, much more than 15-20 years ago. This type of home improvement with its quite simple yet robust construction is not the hardest thing to take on for the DIY enthusiast. There are companies that fit their own windows and doors or sub contract the work to a third party, which may worry you with regards to things like the warranty or call out responsibility. The materials are widely available with the facility for you to have custom made parts and units for your home. London Glazing will advise on all glass.

Brief Guide (Window Fit):
Firstly you must be of the mind that you are confident to install your own double-glazing. If there are any doubts do not do it. Having removed the old window frame:

1). Make sure you measure correctly and allow for the beading or trims that go around say the window, this ensures the glass will not fall out and will sit tight in the frame. If the glass comes with the frame then there is no need to do this. London Glaziers will supply glass for windows.
2). Remove the old frame and remove any rubble.
3). Offer the new window up and screw the holding screws through the frame sides and into the brickwork, this will hold the window still.
4). Finally, fir the sealed unit in the frame and fit the trims around the glass in the frame and make good any gaps around the frame by using expanding foam and filler.