8 Things to Know About Windows

1. Leaky and inefficient windows, and glazed doors account for more than 25 percent of the average household's energy bills. You can cut energy costs by as much as 15 percent by buying double glazed windows.

2. Cut noise with insulated or double-glazed windows featuring 1/4 inch to 1 inch of air (or argon) between the panes. Wider air spaces and thicker glass reduce noise more.

3. Useful Life: Most manufacturers say windows should be replaced after about 20 years. Signs of a failing window include being sealed, draftiness, and panes that collect condensation, ice, and frost.

4. Aluminum: Strong, affordable, and low-maintenance, but conducts heat and cold.

5. Composites: Stronger and more durable than wood and vinyl, and priced between the two; can be painted to match a home's decor.

6. Low-emissivity (low-E) glass has a thin metallic coating that reflects heat back to its source, keeping heat inside the house in the winter and out of it in the summer. Low-E coatings also reduce energy costs and block UV rays while allowing 95 percent of natural light to pass through

7. Maintenance free – Most manufacturers today offer an exterior window that requires little or no maintenance. Other than cleaning and inspection of the caulk joints on an annual basis, you should enjoy many years of worry free maintenance to your windows and trim. Windows made of vinyl, fiberglass, composite material, aluminum clad wood, vinyl clad wood or all aluminum will provide you with varying degrees of low maintenance. Most will eliminate the need to paint on a regular basis which will save on your painting bills.

8. Aesthetics – New windows can provide a new or updated look. They also can match your original home and blend in architecturally while providing energy saving benefits. Many manufacturers feature multiple color choices for the exterior and hardwood interiors for that special look. Grid options or style of window give you the opportunity to totally change the look on the outside. There are so many new options for color, hardware, grids, and interiors now available that you can truly personalize your windows to match your individual tastes

C & L Windows and Conservatories Ltd
65, Seymour Road
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1 5PT

01452 526028

www.candlwindows.co.uk