A few hints on buying Double glazing

Energy efficient Double glazing isn’t as expensive as you may think, and it also has many benefits, including cutting down on central heating costs and your carbon footprint.

A good double glazing installer will have experience in double-glazed windows and doors, French windows, bay windows and conservatories.

Helpful hints

·         Double glazing companies are often but not always less busy during summer, so you may be able to negotiate a good price for your double glazing project during the summer months.

·         For double glazing projects or double glazing repairs, obtain detailed quotations from at least three double glazing firms, outlining costs and timescales, and ask to see samples of their products.

·         Ensure your double glazing contract states when and what you will have to pay, and make sure you're happy with all the terms before you sign it.

·         Good double glazing companies will give guarantees for all the work carried out, but if the double glazing installer goes out of business you will have trouble claiming. To avoid this, you can use a guarantee scheme to insure the work and materials.

·         Some double glazing companies will be prepared to negotiate, so don't automatically accept the first price and it might be a good time to buy before the VAT hike in January.

·         Ask to see examples of work the double glazing company has carried out that's similar to your project - a good glazier will be able to show you examples of everything from French windows to bi-fold doors and conservatories.