Facelift Windows, Doors

If you installed A++ rated double glazed windows replacing single glazing, the savings could be up to £150 a year and glass staircase panels 420kg of carbon dioxide. By installing A-rated double glazing to windows in an entirely single-glazed semi-detached gas heated property, you could save £140 a year and 380kg of carbon dioxide. Scotia use uPvc frames to make their energy efficient glazing as this material performs very well in stopping heat from passing out through. This coupled with how much sunlight travels through the glass and the amount of air that can leak in or out around the window all contribute to the overall energy efficiency.

This means double office glazing helps to keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, which can result in lower energy bills and increased comfort. Our uPVC and Wooden windows have all been independently tested by the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFCR). When choosing your new double glazed windows, it’s important to know your options for energy efficiency.
However, if you took out a bank loan to pay for the work, this does not apply. If you feel these criteria haven’t been met, your installer is required to put things right. However, it is up to the company to decide whether to repair them or provide replacements, and local glaziers they will generally choose the cheaper of the two options. Tilt and turn windows are usually incorporated into casement window units. The units have a dual-hinge system, allowing them to be opened by tilting inwards from the top of the more traditional side hinge. This makes them ideal if you have young children, as the tilt action prevents anyone from climbing out and having an accident.

The companies we selected install double glazed windows accredited by Secured by Design (SBD), which ensures they meet police-approved security standards. As well as increasing your property’s value, double glazing can enhance the energy efficiency of your home. Replacing your windows can save you up to £235 a year on your energy bills, depending on the energy efficiency of the windows you choose. Our guide highlights the top double glazing companies in the UK, offering insights into costs, benefits, and everything you need to know about installing double glazing in your home.

If the windows on your home have chips in the paintwork, cracks in the glass or are damaged in some other way, they’ll be impacting your home’s kerbside appeal in a negative way. Kerbside appeal is the impression that is given off by your home and according to research by Dulux Weathershield, it has a direct impact on the valuation of your property. So, by upgrading any tired-looking windows, regardless of whether they’re A-rated or not, you can enhance the look of your home, potentially adding more value to it in the process. In order to deliver the best installations on the market, we work closely with Eurocell who are market leading manufacturers.

I went for Richard, since his prices were competitive and he got my attention with his wonderful honesty. "I'm talking myself out of a sale," he said, "your windows aren't too bad..." Actually I went for it. 85% of tenants care about double glazing, my estate agent reckoned, and Richard's are the best. We pride ourselves on installing the most innovative, eco-friendly products on the market today.