Double Glazing Weston-super-Mare

Double glazing uses two panes of 4mm glass instead of just one which is then sealed into uPVC or Aluminium framework. Between the two panes of glass, there is a 20mm space bar. This gap is filled with a mixture of air and at least 90% argon gas. By sealing the gas between panes, your home increases its insulation, staying warmer in the colder months and becomes more energy efficient.

Double Glazing can prevent up to 60% of the heat from your house escaping. This is what makes double glazing so energy-efficient and popular with homeowners in Weston-super-Mare.

The main job of Double Glazing is to improve and increase heat insulation and energy efficiency. It also reduces noise from outside filtering into your Weston-super-Mare home. The two panes of glass and the gap are vital to helping this happen.

To increase the heat insulation, double glazing minimises the amount of heat that is transferred from the insides to the outside. The argon gas filled into the 20mm gap helps to improve the insulation. The wider the gap, the more argon gas inside, the better your insulation. The second pane of gas acts as another barrier, helping to stop heat escaping your home. These three aspects combined help to greatly reduce the amount of noise that seeps into your home from the outside world.

Any windows with double glazing you have installed in your Weston-super-Mare home will help to improve how warm and energy-efficient your rooms are. If installed correctly, they can reduce how much heat is lost through your windows, which will help to reduce your energy bills. So not only will they help the environment, but they will also help you save money.

Double Glazing is rated on its energy-efficiency on a scale from A to G. A is the most energy-efficient and G is the least. You can also get double glazed windows that have + and – ratings. The higher the grade, the less heat is lost.

All uPVC windows manufactured across the UK have to be rated and verified by the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC). Their rating system goes from A – E with A++ being the best rating achievable. Here at Majestic Designs, we use this verified rating system, and all of our uPVC double glazed windows are rated A+14 as standard.

Yes, double glazing can help save you money by lowering your energy bill. How much you can save, depends on how many of your windows are double-glazed and what rating they all have. As an example, if you own a detached house in Weston-super-Mare and replace all your single glazed windows with our A+14 double glazed windows, you could save around £115 a year according to the Energy Trust.

If you have a terraced house with homes on either side, you would need less energy to heat it, and therefore would lose less heat as well. Replacing all single-pane windows in your Weston-super-Mare home with double glazing could lead to a saving of around £60 a year.

Double glazing should be effective for around 20 years after installation into your Weston-super-Mare home. Offering long-lasting durability. However, if your double glazing windows are not insulating your home as well as they should be, then you should consider getting them replaced.

If you move into a home that already has double glazing installed and are not sure how old the windows are, there are some things to look out for to see if they need replacing. If you feel a draught or notice any leaks, you should check the frame for any cracks or signs of warping or general wear and tear in the uPVC. You should also keep an eye for any discolouration or misting of the glass. This is a sign that the seals need to be replaced.

Here at Majestic Designs, we offer a 10-year warranty on all double glazing installed into homes in Weston-super-Mare as standard.

Simply put, yes it is. Whilst secondary glazing works similarly to double glazing, it is nowhere near as effective or energy efficient. Secondary panes are a poor substitute for the energy and thermally efficient double glazing.

Secondary panes are fixed, with no seal, to the inside of single-paned windows. Due to this, there is no pressure difference between inside your home and outside. They offer little to no energy savings or noise reduction. Secondary glazing was originally used as a cheaper option to double glazing on Weston-super-Mare homes. This was due to double glazing being an expensive option three to four decades ago. With double glazing now being much more affordable, it will pay for itself over the years in energy savings.

Whilst most uPVC windows are white, here at Majestic Designs, we can offer a wide range of colours for you to choose from for your frames. We understand that every home is different, and the standard white colour may not fit in with your home.

All of our colour choices are just as durable as the standard white. With a selection of colours, we are confident that you will find a colour to suit the style of your home. Our double glazing frame colours include:

• White
• White Woodgrain
• Cream
• Chartwell Green
• Irish Oak
• Rustic Cherry
• Golden Oak
• Mahogany
• Rosewood
• French Grey
• Anthracite Grey
• Schwarz Braun Black
• Agate Grey