Professional, durable double glazing for your holiday home
A Great British holiday provides the opportunity to enjoy some of the nations most beautiful scenery, from the outstanding natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands and northern uplands to the glorious sunshine and sandy beaches of the south coast! It’s not hard to see why we Brits love a staycation or weekend break and with ownership of a chalet or holiday home, getting away has never been easier. Challenges that can come with owning a new holiday property If you have purchased a classic chalet or holiday cottage you may find it is in need of renovation to deliver the comfort you will need to holiday in it all year round. Holiday homes in remote or coastal locations are idyllic but often come with a number of challenges that will need to be remedied including: Poor insulation Damaged, ageing single pane glazing Old heating systems In addition, a chalet or cottage by the sea or in an exposed open landscape will have to contend with harsh weather and salt air which can accelerate its deterioration. Because of these issues, property renovation is one of the first things you may find yourself having to do to and double glazing should be one of your first projects. The benefits of double glazing for your holiday home Installation of double glazed windows and doors on your cottage or chalet is a great investment and should over time add to the value of your holiday home. Old single-pane glazing seriously erodes the energy efficiency of any property and if you want to enjoy your second home all year round, draughty windows are no fun! The thermal efficiency of good glazing means that not only are you and your guests warm and toasty in the winter, but also double glazing helps your property remain cool in the summer. If you insulate the property or upgrade its heating, quality double glazing will help the building retain those benefits. For properties used for holiday lettings, double glazing keeps problems like condensation at bay meaning a more comfortable experience for everyone. Superb strengthened and treated glass can withstand the rigours of coastal weather or bleak winter gales. UV tinting can also minimize glare and excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays. A lock-and-leave property also needs to be secure. With durable and resilient double glazed windows and doors, you will also benefit from robust locking mechanisms that provide confidence that the contents of your home are secure while you are away. Talk to us about getting your holiday home up to scratch with our high-quality double glazing, installed with outstanding service. As a national, insured and accredited supplier and installer of double glazed windows and doors, we are on hand to assist you with installing replacement windows in your holiday home. If you are seeking to install double glazed patio doors, heritage or custom glazing as part of your holiday cottage or chalet renovation we have the expertise and experience to help. Get the process started by simply calling or emailing our helpful team who can schedule a visit to your property. We can meet with you directly or work with a designated local contractor if needed.
Glass Types For Double Glazed Windows & Doors
High-performance glass makes all the difference to the level of thermal comfort and noise insulation you experience with your windows. The standard annealed glass that is used in double glazing is already a performance product. But there are many types of specialist glass that can also be used in double glazing. This means that it has never been easier to customize your double glazing and improve the functionality, longevity and safety profile of your windows. In this guide, we will take a look at 6 common glass types used widely in double glazed windows and doors. Decorative glass Panels of this etched, frosted or textured glass are ideal for areas of your home where privacy is preferred, such as bathrooms or front door panels. Coloured and painted panes can also be used for a more traditional, ‘stained-glass’ effect which can be used for accents alongside clear window panes. Self-cleaning glass Self-cleaning glass has undergone a number of treatments to not only breakdown dirt that clings to your panes but ensures that it is washed away in the next downpour. Titanium dioxide is used as a specialist coating that works with sunlight to accelerate the breakdown of large dirt particles. Additional hydrophilic treatments increase the attractiveness of water to the window meaning that surface dirt is more likely to be rinsed off by the rain. Tinted glass This glass has a very thin metallic coating on it that, like sunglasses, filters the light that can enter your indoor space. This may be desirable if you have artwork, upholstery or furnishings that you do not want to be faded or simply to reduce glare at certain times of the day. This coating can interfere with cellular phone signals and WiFi, so you should ensure that poor digital connectivity won’t be a problem before you have it installed. Acoustic glass If you have a property by a busy road or train line, acoustic glass can help your indoor spaces be quieter. Standard double glazing with annealed glass already can reduce outside noise by up to 75%, but noise reduction glass goes even further by using finely interspersed layers of PVB within the glass to absorb excess decibels! Laminated glass This type of toughened or security glass is ideal for patio doors, french windows or front door panels. It consists of layers of glass that are fused together with PVB. This glass can withstand impacts but also does not shatter but holds its structure if it is broken. Fire-resistant glass This glass is rated for its ability to withstand the heat and direct flames of fire for a prolonged period (up to three hours in some cases). It is also less likely to explode, creating dangerous shrapnel. Using fire-resistant glass may assist your double glazing in meeting certain aspects of building regulations, especially if your glazing is in an area that could cause a fire to spread from one building to another. Talk to us about market-leading solutions for your property’s double glazing. As one of the countries leading independent double glazing suppliers and installers, we are pleased to provide our customers with a whole of market access to the very best windows and doors available. Our craftsmanship, service and attention to detail mean that we are the ideal choice of double glazing company for specialist glass installations. Talk to us about your requirements and we will be delighted to show you how we can help. All advice and measuring up for new windows and doors is free. Call or email today!
Are Composite Doors Worth The Money?
A new front door is always going to be a significant expense and it is important that the door you select delivers real value for money. Composite doors are increasing in popularity as more and more homeowners become familiar with their features and advantages. However, with prices of £800 and upwards, you want to be sure that a composite door is well worth the money. Let’s take a look at their main features. Solid construction. Composite doors are strong and solid. This is due to their expert fabrication from a variety of advanced materials including a solid timber core, which are layered and adhered together under pressure. The combination of materials within a strong metal frame will withstand physical force and provides the hard-wearing day to day use you need from your front door. Market leading weather resistance and insulation. Composite doors are an excellent choice for an energy efficient home as they are excellent at insulating your property against heat loss and keeping cold weather outside. The resilient Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) that seals these doors is weather proof and adds to the longevity of your door. Robust security. Your composite front door is engineered to provide superior resistance against forced entry to your home. The metal frame of these doors integrates high quality multi-point locking mechanisms that ensure your door is always properly closed and secured. Easy maintenance. Unlike timber, which requires hours of sanding, varnishing and coats of paint, composite doors possess a coloured and textured outer layer that retains its finish and only needs a wash or wipe down. Despite its low maintenance needs, composite doors can last decades, with minimal degradation in appearance. A range of styles and finishes. You can choose from a kaleidoscope of colours for your door, as well as wood-grain textured finishes that are beautiful and long lasting. Composite front doors come in a range of traditional and contemporary styles including classic Victorian four panel and Georgian styles as well as cottage doors and stable door designs. Composite doors can also integrate glass for a superb finish that will be just right for any property. Exceptional longevity. Composite doors currently lead the market for longevity being comparable only to wood in the number of decades it will last. Your composite front do should be capable of delivering at least 20 years of service. This makes a composite door a competitive investment, despite the up-front cost. As Scotland’s leading window and door company we are knowledgeable and experienced in how a composite front door will benefit your household, whilst ensuring it is installed with care and attention. Contact us today to arrange a no-obligation home visit where you can learn more and have your property measured for a new front door.
Double Glazed UPVC Windows in Edinburgh
A stately city full of character and charm. There are few places more historic and or as culturally vibrant as the beloved Auld Reekie! Edinburgh’s charming stone streets and alleys overshadowed by the majestic castle is atmospheric and imposing with the heritage of kings never far away. The Edinburgh festival is an international draw and more and more people are desirous of visiting and living in this world class city. As a homeowner in Edinburgh, you have the possession of your own piece of this characterful city and the motivation to preserve it for future generations. Elevate your home’s exterior with our outstanding selection of uPVC windows. One way of ensuring your Edinburgh home is in a good state of maintenance is to tackle the condition of your glazing. Harsh Scottish winters take their toll on your property exterior and your energy bills. One way to mitigate both is to install high quality uPVC windows, that will afford you property excellent insulation and energy saving benefits. Whether you have a property with Old Town tradition or New Town style, our company’s outstanding selection of high quality double glazing will complement and perform for your home. High quality uPVC is still market leading for design and thermal performance. uPVC can be perceived as a dated or generic product. But that means many homeowners are missing out on the sheer volume of innovation and enhancement this type of double glazing has undergone over the last decade. uPVC still stands out as having the following benefits which cannot be overlooked: Excellent sound insulation Heat insulation and thermal efficiency for your home Weather and moisture resistance Superb security. In addition, uPVC windows are hard wearing with great longevity. You can expect new uPVC windows to last for at least 20 years without the intensive maintenance other types of windows will require. We offer a variety of designs sympathetic to the distinctive architecture of Scotland’s first city. Not only is the thermal and mechanical engineering of these windows always improving, but the range of contemporary and traditional designs keep expanding with a range of novel finishes that are sympathetic to even the most stately of period properties and able to fit in among the properties in heritage neighbourhoods and conservation areas. If you have an architectural project or Edinburgh property development on mind, we can supply uPVC double glazing that will complement your designs and provide all the benefits of these excellent windows for your custom build. Your local window specialists are on hand to assist you in finding and fitting the perfect windows for your Edinburgh property. We are an established and reputable Edinburgh company that specialize in providing high quality uPVC glazing solutions for Edinburgh property owners of all kinds. We provide a turn-key service which is inclusive of everything from measuring your windows, made to measure fabrication and high quality installation, with our signature attention to detail. Contact our helpful team to find out more about what can be achieved with uPVC windows for your home.
