When it comes to the latest home improvements involving cutting edge double or triple glazing technology, modern properties get the vast majority of attention.
It’s a shame this is the case, as the biggest improvements in terms of energy efficiency and security can actually be made when new glazing is installed in older style properties.
The fact is that something as simple as installing replacement windows Edinburgh could breathe new life into your period home, boosting its aesthetic appeal and slashing your energy prices at the same time.
Older properties have a certain charm that simply cannot be replicated by their modern alternatives, but so present some challenges to those living in them, with keeping heat inside the property during the winter sitting right at the top of the list.
New double glazed windows can fix many of these problems offering a comprehensive solutions to thermal efficiency issues without once compromising the authenticity of the property.
What are the benefits of installing double glazing in period properties?
By far the biggest benefit to upgrading the glazing in any home is a poor to energy efficiency. Many period homes in the UK are still using single glazing which simply isn’t suitable for the modern world leading to sky-high energy bills and making keeping heat inside your property nigh on impossible.
Double glazing, on the other hand, puts an additional layer between you and the outside world, not to mention the argon gas between the panes that prevents heat from transferring between inside and out.
This will make keeping your property at the perfect temperature during both the summer and winter easier than ever before.
One of the concerns that many custodians of period properties have is that replacing their windows will have a negative impact on the historical appearance of the property or look a bit tacky in comparison to the rest of the building.
With our huge selection of styles and designs this doesn’t have to be the case. We have a range of incredibly realistic wood effect frames that maximise energy efficiency whilst blending in perfectly with the nearby aesthetic.
From Victorian windows to centuries old cottages, we really do have a window product for every possible taste and are always keen to take on a challenge.
The benefits of new double glazing don’t end at energy efficiency and aesthetics either, the list goes on. Double glazing offers fantastic sound proofing, eliminating noise pollution and making your home a far more tranquil and relaxing place to be.
What about in listed buildings?
Listed buildings can be a little more tricky than other properties as there are pretty strict legal regulations restricting the changes that you can make to their appearance.
That said, it is a misconception that no listed properties can install double glazing. Many can as long as it is done in an appropriate manner. Even if new double glazing is not an option, we also offer a range of clever solutions for listed building energy efficiency.
