Your Expert Guide to Replacement Windows
If you want a warm, secure, and energy-efficient home, replacement windows are a important step in achieving this. The UK is known for its magnificent, historical buildings, but older buildings often come with older windows, lacking the efficiency-improving technology you can find today.
With their sleek design, triple glazing and optimal security solutions, modern windows can offer you a range of incredible benefits, saving you money and maximising your property value. At the Bifolding Door Factory, our years of experience and appreciation for the historical significance of these magnificent building put us at the forefront of window replacement in the UK.
To Replace or Not to Replace?
Many people love their old homes, enjoying the character of age and history. What most people don’t like, however, is the window glass which dates back several generations; it’s greyed with time, warped by expanding or contracting in warmer or cooler weather and perhaps most importantly, lets cold air in every wintertime when the heating is turned on. All these elements can cause your heating bills to skyrocket during cold months of the year.
5 Signs You Need New Replacement Windows
- You can hear significant levels of noise from the outside, which means the seals are likely broken.
- It’s a struggle to open and close your windows.
- There’s condensation on the inside. Damp can cause serious problems, rotting your house and causing health risks.
- Your home is cold, and you’re spending a fortune on energy bills.
- Your windows are cracked, damaged, or the frames are brittle in appearance.
If this sounds like your property, it’s probably time for replacement windows. Our expert team at the Bifolding Door Factory can help you find the best window solution for your property.
What Are the Benefits of Replacement Windows?
When you’re considering having replacement windows installed in your home, it’s important to know the benefits of doing so. If you install one of the good quality windows we stock, the benefits are endless.
Replacement Windows improved Glazing
Double glazing is the term given to windows with an additional pane of glass installed inside them. Double glazing aims to reduce noise levels, prevent heat loss, and increase security protection.
Triple glazing is three panes of glass, two air-filled cavities with argon gas between them, keeping them apart. Triple glazed windows are designed for even more effective sound insulation and improved thermal insulation, and added safety resistance due to the strong multi-chamber structure.
The cost difference between double and triple glazed windows reflects their relative performance; on average, triple glazing will perform better than double, but both offers increased benefits over single-pane windows. A typical price comparison would be about 20%-40%.
Replacement windows Noise Reduction
Replacement windows are known for reducing noise from outside whilst still giving you excellent visibility when looking out onto the street. They are made with high quality glass, which deadens sound when the wind blows past them or when traffic drives by on the road.
Custom Features
The windows we stock also provide homeowners with customisation options that will enable them to meet the style of their house. Customisable options include hardware styles, meeting grids, frame colours, and sashing options. This will ensure that replacement windows will perfectly fit into any home’s decor.
Replacement Windows Energy Efficiency
The materials used on replacement windows ensure that cold air does not enter your property, making them ideal during winter, where colder weather can keep you stuck indoors without good insulation.
Energy efficiency in windows can save you money on your energy bills. Double glazing can save you up to £165 per month, with triple glazing being 30% more effective.
Ample Security
Replacement windows are a fantastic way to enhance the security of your home. Replacement windows are inlaid with shatter-resistant glass, designed specifically to prevent dangerous shards in the event of a break-in attempt.
The tempered variety of glass has been tested, so it takes more effort for someone to get through without being noticed by neighbours or triggering motion sensors installed near the window itself. Furthermore, they come with excellent, burgle-proof, lock up and go solutions.
Replacement Windows Quality Finishes
Quality replacement windows can bring a new life to your house and at the same time offer you some of the finest features found in modern technology. Whether it is for energy efficiency, durability or security, each type has its merits that may be good for homes with certain specifications.
There are many types of replacement windows: fibreglass, wood-clad, wood, vinyl and composites. Each material has pros and cons, which should not be ignored if you want quality results. Our team at the Bifolding Door Factory will talk you through the benefits of the products we stock.
What We Can Offer You
The Bifolding Door Factory is proud to be one of the UK’s leading replacement window installers. Our expert team will assess your home and budget, helping you find the best possible replacement window solutions for your property. We offer a wide range of leading global brands, including Cortizo and Schuco and Smart Systems three of Europe’s leading brands. Get in touch today for an obligation-free quote. After all, the benefits of replacement windows are endless.