The Process Of Double Glazing

Double glazing is the name given to process to form a window using two panels of glass, the panels are brought together with a small space in between. This space is also known as a vacume space usually a few Millimeters thick; air is trapped between the two panes of glass to form a layer of insulation.

60% of heat in the home is lost through single pane glass, therefore it is worth investing in double glazing throughout you house. Double glazed windows will not only save you money on your energy bills, double glazing also helps the environment, preventing gasses being released into the atmosphere and weakening the Earths protective layer.

There are double glazing grants avaiable to help with the costs of installing double glazing in your home. We would recommend you contact your local council office or local authority in the first instance to see if they have any home improvement grants available for you to apply for. It is likely you will receive free double glazing in your home if you in receipt of certain income related benefits, if you are over a set age, on disability living allowance or a vunerable home owner.

If you don't qualify for the full cost of double gazing there are some options available to you - There is a process known as Secondary Glazing, Secondary Glazing is installed internally on your existing windows. Secondary glazing are beneficial for those who's existing windows are in good condition although you still want to enjoy the benefits of double glazing. Secondary glazing is a cheaper alternative to double glazing, it still works as well as double glazing! It may be useful to keep this option in mind, particularly if you do not qualify for the full double glazing grant.