If you live in an old property and it still has its original windows installed then they are long overdue replacing as they may no longer be providing your home with the warmth it needs. When the ageing process catches up on an old window the frame begins to weaken which leads to the glass leaking heat and wasting valuable energy.
The best way to find out whether your windows are providing the high level of insulation you would expect is by getting close to them and seeing whether you can feel any cool air from the outdoors passing through them. Sometimes it can be difficult to sense so hold a candle close to the window to see whether the flame flickers at all. If it does then it is more than likely due to a draught making its way through.
When this point is reached you know that the time has come to get them replaced, but finding the right sort of replacement windows can be difficult. Believe it or not, when you remove your existing windows and put a new design in their place it can have a huge impact on the overall aesthetics of the property so getting it right is vital.
With so many different window designs now available you should first of all visit the showrooms of home improvement companies who supply and install double glazing in Ashford, double glazing in Chatham or double glazing in Dartford.
A showroom visit gives you the opportunity to try before you buy and see the full range of window designs available. By viewing them in the flesh you will be able to better judge which designs are most likely to suit, far better than you would from just seeing them on a website or in a brochure.
It also gives you the opportunity to utilise the design experience of a window company as they will have a team of consultants who should be able to point you in the direction of the right type of windows for your home.
If required, they should also be willing to visit your home so that they can give a better informed view as to which window design is the most adequate contemporary replacement for what you already have.
Choose the right window design and your home benefit from aesthetically-pleasing looks for at least the next 20-25 years so it’s a more than worthwhile investment.
