It can be easier to determine whether double-glazed windows need to be replaced during the wintertime, thanks to the constant flow of cold air from the outside. However, detecting a failure in your windows can be tricker in the summer. Here are a few tips on how to figure out whether your double-glazing has passed […]
Do My Windows Need Replacing This Summer?
It can be easier to determine whether double-glazed windows need to be replaced during the wintertime, thanks to the constant flow of cold air from the outside. However, detecting a failure in your windows can be tricker in the summer. Here are a few tips on how to figure out whether your double-glazing has passed […]
What Causes Double Glazing Failure And How Can You Fix It?
Double glazing is one of the greatest innovations in the history of glasswork, allowing for long-lasting window panes that also improve security and keep homes warm. Typically, a double-glazed window lasts decades, but there are certain signs and certain causes for it to fail. Here are some common causes, how you can spot them and how you […]
Council Homes See £650m Upgrade
Council homes across the UK are in major need of repairs, with features like their double-glazing needing to be replaced so they can be fit to live in. This has been particularly felt in Stoke-on-Trent, as the local authority revealed it is planning to spend more than £648 million over the next three decades to […]
Stay Green By Fixing Your Double Glazing
In the wake of the COP26 summit and amid the recent surge in energy prices, the value of energy-saving home measures has become more apparent. To those without double glazing, the obvious solution is to get it fitted. For example, the Birmingham Mail has reported this week on campaigners in the city working to help […]
Why Spring Is A Good Time To Fix Damaged Windows
There are some times when it is obvious that a window or door need urgently replacing, with some kind of domestic calamity or act of criminality leaving you with a lot of broken glass, a big draught and a lack of home security. However, there can be other times when the damage is a little […]
Can A Hairdryer Really Remove Moisture From Double Glazing?
During the cold winter months or particularly bitter storms, you might have noticed condensation building up at the bottom of your window frames. It’s one of the more subtle and charming signs of winter and is also a sign that your double glazing is working effectively. The process of condensation, when water vapour in the cold […]
How Long Does Double Glazing Last?
Double glazing has been standard in new UK properties since the 1980s, though, as you can imagine, the quality of these windows has improved significantly over the last 30 years. Even if your house has double-glazed windows, they might be past their best and now be ineffective at keeping the cold out. Here’s how to […]
When Should You Repair Or Replace Your Old Windows?
Typically, most homeowners only think about window glass repair or frame replacement when something goes desperately wrong. If a window has mould on it, for example, or struggles to get rid of condensation easily, then homeowners will look towards ways to fix the problem or replace the troublesome glass pane. However, there are some telltale signs that […]
Climate Rules May Stop Homeowners From Building Conservatories
New properties will face limitations on the size of windows from June, which will also impact the building of conservatories, following calls from climate lobbyists to prevent overheating during the summer. The Telegraph reports that the new regulations will limit window size deepening on the floor area of the property, and may result in fewer […]