Timeless Timber Has Made A Modern Comeback

With winter drawing in the days are getting shorter and the temperature has dropped significantly. If you live in an older property you may have noticed draughts coming from around your windows and that the amount of gas and electricity you are using to heat your home has gone up significantly. By installing new double glazed windows and doors you will be able to eliminate the draughts and cut down the amount of gas and electricity you use considerably.
Double glazing in Edinburgh, as the name highlights, works by using two panes of glass which are sealed together and a gap is left between the two panes. The gap which acts as an insulator and the main job of the gap is to keep the heat generated inside your home, inside. Double glazing also helps to cut down the amount of condensation and reduces issues with mould that could spring up around your windows.

The first replacement window that will come into homeowners minds are the popular double glazed windows with uPVC surrounds. These are favoured over traditional wooden windows as they are more energy efficient and are very low maintenance.

Modern timber windows in Edinburgh however are now much more similar to the longer lasting and durable UPVC alternatives. Timber windows in Bathgate are also installed in such away so that there are no gaps and therefore any draughts are eliminated completely.

Timber windows used to be well known for lasting a short period of time but looking superior to others available at the time. This is no longer the case and you can add a perfectly beautiful set of timber windows to your home without compromising on your homes ability to be protected and thermally efficient for many years to come.

Timber windows will not only make your home more energy efficient and draught free but it will also help to make your home more appealing from the interior and exterior.

You can also be planning for the future. With new timber double glazing lasting much longer than their predecessors they will see you through many years and also improve your chances of selling your home should you choose to move on. There was in fact a survey conducted recently which found that appealing double glazing was high on a home buyers list of desires.

There are many positives to investing in new double glazing windows with reduced energy bills, a better looking home and reduced condensation or damp in your home.