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Will Double Glazing Increase the Value of My Home?
Over the past decade, the growing number of television series focused on home improvement and property buying has encouraged property owners to invest by updating or adding to their home.
If you are one of the many home-owners who are looking for ways to upgrade your property, you have probably found yourself asking, “Will double glazing increase the value of my home?”. To help answer this commonly asked question, let’s look at some of the many benefits that double glazing can offer, and how these can help add value.
Minimal Maintenance
Unlike wooden framed windows, PVCu framed double glazing requires minimal care and maintenance, which will save you both time and money. Instead of painting, varnishing and applying anti-rot treatments, as you may have to do with old wooden window rames, a quick wipe with a damp cloth leaves PVCu looking as good as new.
Cuts Noise
The insulating effect of double glazing significantly reduces the amount of outside noise which will enter your home. This means that traffic noise etc. will no longer disturb your peace and quiet. Of course, the sound deadening also works the other way, so if you have loud music playing, it won’t annoy the neighbours!
Increased Security
With the number of burglaries in the UK on the rise each year, the need to make your home secure and protect your family has never been more important. The latest double glazing designs are manufactured with your safety in mind, and include features such as locks and security catches which will make it harder for intruders to gain access to your home and belongings.
Smarter Style
Single glazed windows with wooden frames can make modern homes look shabby and outdated, so adding double glazing with PVCu frames will give an instant facelift to your property. For period and character properties, which can often be draughty and difficult to heat, double glazing is also a good option. There are many different designs available, so it is possible to choose one which accentuates the style of the property and doesn’t look out of place.
Reduced Expenses for Heating
Double glazing traps heat inside your home and helps to maintain temperature levels efficiently. In most cases, this means that thermostats can be turned down, and heating expenses drop. Many home-owners report that their fuel bills decrease by up to a third after having double glazing fitted.
A Greener Way of Living
By upgrading your windows to double glazing, you’ll not only reduce your expenses for heating, but also be doing your bit for the environment. Properties which have single glazing lose significant amounts of heat, which means energy is wasted, while double glazed properties will maintain that heat.
To return to the original question, “Will double glazing increase the value of my home”, if we consider the advantages described above, it is clear that the answer is yes. In terms of comfort, living in a property with double glazing is comfortable, secure, warm and more peaceful, and will save you money on bills and maintenance. While for those of you planning to sell your home, double glazing will attract buyers who do not want to spend time on renovations, thus bumping your kerb appeal and sale price.