| Being environmentally friendly is no longer only a | | | | very popular and highly energy efficient. They are |
| concern of hippies and Green Peace activists. The | | | | made using double glazing set in UPVC frames. |
| state of the environment is an issue which | | | | The great thing about UPVC windows and UPVC |
| anyone with half a conscience is now taking | | | | doors is that they are very low maintenance. |
| seriously. Many governments around the world | | | | Unlike timber framed windows and doors which |
| have now made climate change and energy | | | | require painting every few years UPVC windows |
| efficiency a goal high up on their agenda. But what | | | | and UPVC doors require no such maintenance. |
| can you do to improve your carbon footprint. | | | | Likewise if you are considering adding a |
| If you live in an older property and you have not | | | | conservatory to your home then UPVC |
| replaced the windows and doors recently the | | | | conservatories are highly energy efficient and |
| likelihood is that they are single glazed. Single | | | | therefore kinder to the environment. |
| glazing is not energy efficient and lets a lot of the | | | | Loft insulation is also a great way to stop the |
| heat generated in a house out. Double glazing on | | | | heat from escaping from your home. It is |
| the other hand is far more energy efficient. | | | | relatively easy and cheap to install and can lower |
| Double glazing is made by getting two pieces of | | | | your gas and electricity bills. If you live in an older |
| glass and then sealing them together with a gap in | | | | property it is likely that the wall insulation is poor. |
| between. It is the gap in between the two panes | | | | Cavity wall insulation can improve the insulation of |
| which is important as it acts as an insulator. | | | | your walls considerably. Cavity wall insulation is not |
| Therefore double glazing helps to make your | | | | something that you can do yourself however it |
| home more energy efficient. | | | | will pay for itself quickly on the money you save |
| UPVC windows and UPVC doors are currently | | | | on your gas and electricity bills. |